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The Beach Shack

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Cape May Point State Park

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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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, Sunset Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room (Garden Bunk Shack)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite (Garden Shack)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite (Ocean Shack)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, Corner (Bunk Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite (Shaka)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room (Ocean Bunk Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room (Garden Surf Shack)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room (Ocean Surf Shack)

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

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Corner Surf Shack

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean Terrace Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Garden Terrace Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Garden Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Lanai) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite (Lanai)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Ocean Terrace | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Cape May

Steps from the beach.Your stay at this Cape May Historic District hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape May Point State Park and Cape May Lighthouse. Also, Sunset Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Cape May Winery is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cape May Winery - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Congress Hall - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Pig Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rusty Nail Bar And Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Delaney's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Beach Shack

3.5-star beach hotel near Cape May Point State Park
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.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Beach Shack to the airport?

The Beach Shack is 5.9 mi (11-min drive) away from the Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Beach Shack?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beach Shack on Oct 5, 2025 start from $153.23, 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.

Does The Beach Shack have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Beach Shack.

How close is The Beach Shack to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Cape May Beach and 2.7 mi (5-min drive) from Sunset Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Beach Shack offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Beach Shack, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Beach Shack?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gateway 26 Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Beach Shack?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Beach Shack?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Beach Shack have a pool?

The Beach Shack features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does The Beach Shack have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Beach Shack have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Beach Shack to downtown Cape May?

The Beach Shack is 0.4 mi away from Cape May.

Reviews

The Beach Shack Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 584 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Beach Shack was a great place for my friends and I to stay during our girls weekend. The retro feel of the place was fun, the rooms were clean and comfortable, the pool and pool bar were great, and having The Rusty Nail right there was awesome too. We enjoyed the sand pit area and the live entertainment. The Beach Shack was also in a walkable distance to all the Cape May activities and the beach lounge chairs/towel service was amazing. Showing up to the beach and having towels and chairs available was just amazing. I would definitely stay here again if I return to Cape May.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this location in Cape May. Far enough from the hustle and bustle, but close enough to walk to everything! The beach is right across the street, restaurant with bar on site, and pool with full bar. All of the staff were very friendly and welcoming! We sat outside our room overlooking the restaurant while we listened to live music and enjoyed a drink. It was the perfect vacation! My only complaints were the mattress was harder than I prefer and the pool only stayed open until 8. But, it was great for families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Litzka

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were 3 flies in our room and we found it weird became the room smelled and looked clean. When we opened up the sofa bed at night moldy piece of salami fell out. It was late and the office staff was gone already so we couldn’t tell anyone. It was pretty gross.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way overpriced!!! Through Expedia I paid in excess of $930 for one night. Then they hit me with another $62 fee for area taxes when we checked out. Difficult to park in their lot. So many spaces reserved for valet parking. Clearly it is geared towards young family entertainment with a large pool, which is nice however at 900+ dollars per night. It is ridiculously overpriced. Rooms are nothing to brag about. There are four too many other options elsewhere at much more reasonable pricing to ever consider this as an option.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Elves, staten island

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The loud music from the restaurant/bar next door was loud and obnoxious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Marlton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and near beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2025