Beach Shack – A Favorite for Families in Cape May
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Beach Shack offers a variety of room types, including Garden Shack, Ocean Surf Shack, and Ocean Terrace rooms. All rooms feature Cape Resorts signature plush bedding, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with Beach Plum Farm toiletries. Select rooms include kitchenettes, sleeper sofas, or private outdoor garden areas. Ocean-facing rooms provide views of Cape May Beach. Accessible rooms with roll-in showers are available in the Garden Shack category.
Dining at Rusty Nail
The Rusty Nail, located on Beach Avenue, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an ocean view. The menu includes beach comfort food, and guests can order from the Pool Menu while lounging by the Beach Shack pool. Named one of America's Top 10 Beach Bars by Travel & Leisure, it features live music and an indoor-outdoor setting.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can relax on Cape May Beach with complimentary chairs and umbrellas or swim in the seasonal outdoor pool. Beach Boot Camp sessions provide structured workouts by the ocean. Congress Hall's Sea Spa offers ocean-inspired treatments in yellow-and-white-striped rooms. Bike rentals are available at Congress Hall Bike Shop for exploring Cape May's flat, scenic streets. Birdwatching tours can be arranged through the concierge.
Location & Transportation
Beach Shack is directly across from Cape May Beach, 0.5 km from Washington Street Mall and 1 km from Congress Hall. The Cape Resorts Shuttle provides free transport to Beach Plum Farm and West End Garage. Atlantic City International Airport is 75 km away. Parking is complimentary, with one space per room.
Services & Amenities
Concierge services assist with hikes, bike paths, and birdwatching spots. The Paws Up package welcomes dogs with beds, bowls, and waste bags. Daily housekeeping, Keurig coffee machines, and free Wi-Fi are included. Beach and pool attendants provide towels and refreshments. Access to the 24-hour Fitness Center at Sandpiper Beach Club is available.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
Sports & Fitness
- Table tennis
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture