Travelers gather around crackling firepits to watch the sunset, savoring delicious meals from morning to night while attentive staff takes care of everything
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.
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. 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
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. With amenities such as beach cabanas and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. 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), a lift and a vending machine
Concierge services, beach towels and beach umbrellas
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)
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 alternative 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
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
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
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 13 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beach Shack on 3 Apr 2026 start from Rp3.254.270, 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 at The Beach Shack?
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?
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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Reviews
The Beach Shack Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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.
The food was excellent at the Rusty Nail. I highly recommend the caesar salad. The entertainment on Sat. evening was also great and was nice to be outside with the firepit listening to llive music. The room seemed newly remodeled and the 2 bunk beds was great for our small daughter.
We had the best time at tge Beach Shack. We loved being across the street from the beach and having a pool with ample lounging chairs. It was also so lovely to have the Rusty nail w/ the fire pits and live music. The smell of the wood burning fireplace at the restaurant was also delightful. We already rebooked for next year since we had such a great experience.
It was a very roomy room, convenient to everything!Clean, and easy access to the beach!
Although theres a restaurant, the food was not good, but just to hang and drink and listen to music wS a plus.
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
Absolutely loved this property! Went this past April with my husband and two kids and had a blast! Plenty of dining places to walk to, including their on-site restaurant, which was delicious. 10 out of 10 recommend!
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.