The Beach Shack

3.5 star property

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Fireplace
Suite (Lanai)
Poolside bar
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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205 W Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Ocean Bunk Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Ocean Shack)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Shaka)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Corner (Bunk Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (Garden Bunk Shack)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Garden Shack)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (Garden Surf Shack)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Corner Surf Shack

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (Ocean Surf Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Lanai)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Garden Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Garden Terrace Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean Terrace Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Beach Shack

When you stay at this beach hotel you can enjoy umbrellas and sun loungers.
The Beach Shack offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Cape May hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2023.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Beach Shack. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cape May Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • The restaurant, poolside bar, and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Cape May Point State Park and 5 minutes from Sunset Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and concierge services are also featured at The Beach Shack. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Cape May hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Rusty Nail - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Cot (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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • 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
  • Cot (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: 3:00 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]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Congress Hall - 200 Congress Pl
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

The Beach Shack Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 650 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 650 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 650 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 650 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 650 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very friendly. The room & amenities were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JILLIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

gabe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Our room was great downstairs perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Easy to use
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elves

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed everything at this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great beachfront family hotel! Its location makes it a quick 5-7 minute walk to town too! Highly recommend for families with kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay.. Good location.. right across the street from the beach.. clean and comfortable room..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is beautiful and clean. Prior to the trip, the concierge kept reaching out to see if we needed anything, and were very helpful. I would definitely stay here again. It's amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in got in early clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and Accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Far exceeded our expectations and will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Devon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great spot! The first floor was loud to stay on but the location is killer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an off season weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was welcoming and very nice. Property was well kept
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The kids loved the bunk beds in our room!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view. Beautiful,modern and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic experience and would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and newly renovated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025