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, pool loungers
Ocean Terrace
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Suite (Lanai) | Terrace/patio
Fireplace
The Beach Shack welcomes sun-seekers with beachfront cabanas set on white sand shores. Guests can enjoy meals throughout the day at the Rusty Nail restaurant or sip drinks at the poolside bar while taking in spectacular sunset views across the water.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is €164
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Room options

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Room (Garden Bunk Shack)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite (Garden Shack)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite (Ocean Shack)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, Corner (Bunk Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Suite (Shaka)

Highlights

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

Room (Ocean Bunk Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room (Garden Surf Shack)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room (Ocean Surf Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Corner Surf Shack

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Ocean Terrace Suite

Highlights

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

Garden Terrace Suite

Highlights

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

Ocean King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Garden Terrace

Highlights

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

Suite (Lanai)

Highlights

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

Ocean Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located on the waterfront, The Beach Shack is in Cape May Historic District, a neighbourhood 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 local 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, waterskiing and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 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

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 sunloungers. The on-site restaurant, Rusty Nail, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and beach umbrellas
  • Smoke-free property, beach towels and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 77 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • 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: 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 alternative 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: 10 per cent 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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 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.

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

As of 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beach Shack on 5 Oct 2025 start from €148.83, including 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 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?

Checkout 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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