Located close to Cape May Point State Park and Cape May Lighthouse, The Beach Shack provides a poolside bar, a firepit, and dry cleaning/laundry services. With amenities like beach cabanas and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant, Rusty Nail, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Located on the waterfront, The Beach Shack is in Cape May Historic District, a neighborhood in Cape May. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape May Point State Park and Sunset Beach, while Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park are popular area attractions. Cape May Lighthouse and Cape May Winery are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water skiing, and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cape May travel guide
205 W Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ, 08204
What's nearby
Beach Ave
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Cape May Beach
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Washington Street Mall
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Cape May City Hall
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Cape May Convention Hall
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
11 min drive
Restaurants
Congress Hall
8 min walk
Uncle Bill's Pancake House
8 min walk
Rusty Nail Bar And Grill
1 min walk
Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant
11 min walk
Delaney's
10 min walk
About this property
The Beach Shack
Hotel located near Cape May Point State Park with rooms renovated in 2023
Located close to Cape May Lighthouse and Sunset Beach, The Beach Shack provides a poolside bar, a firepit, and dry cleaning/laundry services. With amenities like beach cabanas and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant, Rusty Nail, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), beach umbrellas, and concierge services
An elevator, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 77 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
As of 23 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beach Shack on 25 Shawwal 2026 start from SAR 618, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is The Beach Shack pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Beach Shack?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Beach Shack?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Beach Shack located?
Offering direct access to the beach, this Cape May Historic District hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cape May Point State Park, Cape May Lighthouse, and Sunset Beach. Cape May Winery and Wildwood Boardwalk are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Reviews
The Beach Shack Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Everything was great. Even offered complimentary late check out on a Sunday. Free shuttle service as well. Awesome place to stay at the beach. Would be nice to have more dedicated self parking spaces and an iron in the room
We had a wonderful beach stay and would highly recommend.
The staff were excellent-friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. The property itself was clean and well-maintained throughout our visit.
The amenities were a highlight: the pool and beach access were great, and they provided nice towels that made lounging by the water even better.
One of our favorite parts of the trip was enjoying the music and firepit at the Rusty Nail-it was the perfect way to unwind in the evenings.
Overall, a relaxing and enjoyable beach getaway. We'll definitely be back.
This is the most charming hotel with the most updated version of what it must’ve been like to live in the Stardust 50’s-60’s. Modern kitsch and modern bathrooms and amenities with old school vibes. The rusty nail has live music and a sand floor. Rooms are painted the perfect sea blue. Nothing I didn’t love.
The location is great--just across the street from the beach and easy to walk to the central shopping area. Our room was clean and comfortable. The staff members were all warm and friendly. I would stay here again.
Our family of five recently stayed at the Beach Shack for a long weekend, and we had a wonderful experience. The property was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and conveniently located, making it easy to enjoy everything the area has to offer. The Rusty Nail was outstanding, the kids loved the frisbee plates and peach lemonade.
The amenities were fantastic and provided everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. We were especially impressed by how easy and stress-free the trip was, even while traveling with our newborn. The Beach Shack was family-friendly, well-maintained, and felt like a home away from home.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely love to come back again. Highly recommend for families looking for a comfortable and convenient beach getaway!
Very happy with the hotel. Loved the decor and set up. Appreciated the location, right across from the beach and attached to the Rusty Nail. Only thing that could be improved was water pressure in the shower and maybe adding a light in the bunk bed space. Would highly recommend.
We had a fantastic stay at this resort and couldn't have been happier with our experience. The beach view was absolutely stunning, providing the perfect backdrop for a relaxing getaway. Our room was spotless, well-maintained, and very comfortable throughout our stay.
What truly made the visit special was the friendly and attentive staff. Everyone was welcoming, professional, and always ready to help with a smile. Their excellent service made us feel valued and at home.
The combination of beautiful surroundings, clean accommodations, and outstanding hospitality made this a memorable vacation. We would highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beachside escape, and we look forward to returning in the future.
Rooms were updated with great decor, Large bathroom and great accommdations. Location is very good and within walking distance to the main area of Cape May. I would definitely return the next time I return.
Great service from booking to leaving. Concierge reached out and helped make dinner plans, parking was easy, check in and stay was great. Staff at the front desk were wonderful. Great stay, looking forward to coming back in the warmer months.
Wonderful property with kind and helpful staff. Rooms were clean and spacious with a large, wonderful, modern bathroom. Had a great experience and this is December. Can only imagine summer!
We had a great time here the beach, the pool and the restaurant were all really good. Just what we needed for a family vacation. We will definitely be coming back.
Such a great vibe, the staff was wonderful and the location can’t be beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Julian
13 April 2025
Liked: Amenities
Check in was fast and easy, front desk staff very polite. Rooms are adorable, we stayed off season so a lot of amenities were closed, but great location