The Beach Shack

3.5 star property
Beach fun in seasonal outdoor pool, near Cape May Point State Park

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Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Suite (Lanai) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Exterior
Ocean Terrace | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is SAR 858
SAR 1,081 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun

Room options

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Room (Garden Bunk Shack)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite (Garden Shack)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite (Ocean Shack)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, Corner (Bunk Shack)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite (Shaka)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room (Ocean Bunk Shack)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room (Garden Surf Shack)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room (Ocean Surf Shack)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Corner Surf Shack

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Terrace Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Garden Terrace Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Ocean King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Lanai)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Ocean Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
205 W Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ, 08204

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape May Winery - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetyme - ‬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. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beach cabanas, and sun loungers. 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 with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and a vending machine
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and beach umbrellas
  • 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)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rusty Nail

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Renovated guestrooms - May 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Congress Hall - 200 Congress Pl]

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September

Property is also known as

Beach Shack
Beach Shack Cape May
Beach Shack Hotel
Beach Shack Hotel Cape May
Shack Beach
The Beach Shack Hotel
The Beach Shack Cape May
The Beach Shack Hotel Cape May

Frequently asked questions

Does The Beach Shack have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Beach Shack pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Beach Shack?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Beach Shack?

Check-in start time: 4:00 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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The Beach Shack Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 545 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We had a great stay. The kids loved the bunk beds in our room!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Quaint and near beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

We enjoyed our stay very much. Everyone was helpful and very pleasant. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We had a great stay here. Everything was clean. Staff was friendly. Walked across the street to go to the beach! It's a very colorful, clean, beach front hotel. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great hotel and location, worth the stay just note that live music from restaurant plays for a long time, sometimes providing for unwanted background noise. Otherwise, excellent place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Live music was great! Food in the on site restaurant was just ok. Overall it was a fun getaway off season when it’s quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean , comfortable and a wonderful ocean view !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

The loud music from the restaurant/bar next door was loud and obnoxious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Loved the location and the room was amazing just wish we had gotten a room that didn’t face the inner wall of staircase and could have gotten a room the looked out to view of pool area/ ocean. Bathroom was very clean and so was room. Wish it was more affordable because then we would go back again and again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Love the renovations
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The Beach Shack is a nice spot to stay at when in Cape May. Pros : Ample parking, great location, restaurant on site, easy check in & texting abilities with front desk/hospitality/concierge, clean & nice layout. Cons : Lacks coziness for that surfer vibe theyre going for - could use more ocean/surfer artwork decor & not enough mirrors or hooks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place for an off season weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We had a fantastic experience and would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

This was one of the most memorable hotels we stayed in because the rooms didnt look like any old hotel room. They were filled with a special decor that was both personal and homey. Staff is so super friendly and nice. We will be back ♡
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great Location and Accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Very nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Awesome locale and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Beautiful Cape May hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Stay was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The rooms , the beach, the bar all awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Location, Staff, and cleanliness was spectacular. The Rusty Nail Bar and Grill had great food and nice selection. It was nice hanging out buy the fire pit and listening to the live music.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024