Beach lovers will adore The Beach Shack, with its sun-kissed beach cabanas and white sand shores. Enjoy the on-site restaurant, Rusty Nail, for breakfast to dinner or unwind at the poolside bar while taking in the sunset views.
Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 52 min drive
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 111 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
Delaney's - 10 min walk
About this property
The Beach Shack
The Beach Shack offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Rusty Nail, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A poolside bar and a bar/lounge are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
77 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
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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]
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
Up to 2 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
Beach access
Bike rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Beach cabanas (surcharge)
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
ATM/banking
Seasonal outdoor pool
Firepit
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 91
Tile flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
Rusty Nail – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: 10 per cent of room rate
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 25 per person
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for USD 40.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for USD 40.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from June to September
Policies
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.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Beach Shack Hotel Cape May
Beach Shack Hotel
Beach Shack Cape May
Beach Shack
The Beach Shack Hotel
The Beach Shack Cape May
The Beach Shack Hotel Cape May
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at The Beach Shack?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Beach Shack?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Beach Shack?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Beach Shack?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at The Beach Shack?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gateway 26 Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Beach Shack and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and kayaking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and beach cabanas.
Are there restaurants at or near The Beach Shack?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Rusty Nail.
What's the area around The Beach Shack like?
The Beach Shack is located near Cape May Beach in Cape May Historic District, a short 8-minute walk from Washington Street Mall and 14 minutes' walk from Cape May Convention Hall.
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The Beach Shack Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
Beach
Restaurant
Live music
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What guests liked
The property offers excellent beach access and amenities, making it a great spot to enjoy the beach. (10 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
6 Aug 2025
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.
Christine
Christine, 4-night trip
2/10 Terrible
12 Jul 2025
Great place
gabe
gabe, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Aug 2025
Very clean and newly renovated
June
June, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Aug 2025
Very updated property, had a really positive vibe as well as very professional staff. The little first pit, music stage area was very relaxing.
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Jun 2025
Great Stay.. Good location.. right across the street from the beach.. clean and comfortable room..
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Jun 2025
Excellent stay
Elves
Elves, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jun 2025
Great place! Far exceeded our expectations and will definitely be coming back!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 May 2025
Great location
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jul 2025
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!
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Jul 2025
Excellent, rooms surprisingly large. Very good staff service
Nick
Nick, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Aug 2025
The parking was a little hard!
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 May 2025
Quaint and near beach
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 May 2025
Clean and friendly staff
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Apr 2025
We enjoyed our stay very much. Everyone was helpful and very pleasant. We will definitely stay here again!
Debora
Debora, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jul 2025
Incredible!!!
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Apr 2025
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
Julian
Julian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 May 2025
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.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 Apr 2025
Excellent and very pretty place
Excellent place and superb customer service. Highly recommend
Isaac
Isaac, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Jun 2025
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!
Paola
Paola, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 May 2025
Prime location. Clean. Great vibe
Alicia
Alicia, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Jul 2025
The amenities are great especially the heated pool. Cleaning crew were excellent and texted for our needs. Beach access and amenities are excellent.
The staff at the desk need a little bit more personality in welcoming. They checked us in without telling us that the room was not ready and never texted that it was. Parking is very scarce.
Jemellee
Jemellee, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Oct 2024
Great place for an off season weekend stay
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 May 2025
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.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
5 Jun 2025
The loud music from the restaurant/bar next door was loud and obnoxious.