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Beach Shack

2.0 of 5
205 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204
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Beach Shack
Ranked #25 of 42 hotels in Cape May
3.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
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  • Great location(3)
  • Very good(3)
  • Air conditioning(3)
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Brooklyn, New York
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
5
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We have been coming here for 2 years now. Love the location and staff but the rooms leave something to be desired. The rooms are clean and some have great ocean views from 2nd & 3rd floors, but they are basically motel rooms from the 1960's that some one renovated with a quick trip to Ikea! However we keep coming... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

When we arrived at the Beach Shack, we were given a room in accordance with our reservation. Unfortunately, there was a musty odor that was too intense to ignore. When we told the front desk about it, they moved us to a deluxe suite at no extra charge. We were very pleased with the quick response to our dilemma and... More

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Cromwell, Connecticut
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the Beach Shack in October. The rates were reasonable, The hotel provides chairs outside your room and we spent the late afternoon overlooking the beach and listening to the entertainment coming from the Rusty Nail. The rooms needs updating, but they were clean and large. I would definately return. More

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Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011
3
people found this review helpful

We had the opportunity to attend a wedding over Columbus Day weekend in Cape May. The wedding itself was at Congress Hall, but we opted to stay at the Beach Shack because the cost was more reasonable and the reservation agent was top notch. This was a holiday weekend, with most properties,including Congress Hall, requiring a three night minimum that... More

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new york city
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I was afraid we would not enjoy our vacation with the bad reviews on tripadvisor more so due to a heated discussion we had with reservations and their manager. It started when I wanted to shorten our stay by one night due and could not get in contact with the hotel due to hurricane Irene. Thus, I wrote an email... More

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northern New Jersey
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Just returned from 2 days at Beach Shack. In more than 35 years of business and personal travel I do believe that every hotel does have positives as well as negatives. Let's begin with the positives. Great location-right at the beach. Nice front desk- the lady at check in was very informative and professional. Nice logos- they have Beach Shack... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
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Purposely planned September when the kids would be back in school because during the season the shack is alive with families. I know this because I am down CM on weekends. Come fall it's a place for couples and girlfriend getaways. Sorry single girls in 5 nights I didn't see any single men staying here. Only negatives I can say... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
4
people found this review helpful

Stayed here last week for a few nights and wanted to share a negative experience we had with management. Early morning on the day that we planned to arrive in Cape May, we learned of the passing of my grandmother. After several calls to the motel and a few hours later, we finally got in touch with the manager. We... More

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Royersford, Pa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This is a perfect place for children. It is across from the beach and provides chairs, umbrellas and towels which they set up for you on the beach. You can order food from the Rusty Nail Restaurant while sitting on the beach. It also has a pool which was loaded with children and their parents. We were there without children.... More

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Elkton, Maryland
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Went here for three days and two nights. Felt the place was very overpriced but could not find a place that did not require a three night stay or more. They will set up your chair, towels, and umbrella for you which are all provided by The Beach Shack. They even agreed to refrigerate some food for us after we... More

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205 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204
Price range (per night):* RM434 - 1,333

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