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    Beach Shack

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    #22 of 37 Hotels in Cape May
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    205 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204-5383
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    3.5
    371 reviews
    • Excellent25%
    • Very good42%
    • Average19%
    • Poor9%
    • Terrible5%
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    “rusty nail”(190 reviews)
    “fire pit”(76 reviews)
    “beach service”(49 reviews)
    Free Wifi
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    205 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204-5383 See on map
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    All reviewsrusty nailfire pitbeach serviceacross the streetbunk bedslounge chairslocation is greatflights of stairsmini fridgepark the carfirst floorsmall kitchenetteheated poolcan't wait to go backrooms were very cleanrestaurants and shopswashington mall
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great long weekend away next to the beach

    If you are looking for a great location and access to a pool, the beach shack is your answer. It has been recently remodeled so all the rooms are updated. Though the rooms are not huge, it is perfect for staying right next to the...More

    Thank smsny
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Nice visit!

    We had a nice one night stay during a cold weekend in April. As a result, we didn’t get to use the pool or outdoor Rusty Nail Bar patio. The room was very clean and nicely appointed. We had the one bedroom suite. There was...More

    Thank Wcudanielle13
    Reviewed February 8, 2018
    Snow on the beach

    The room looked to the ocean,very clean and friendly.My grandson graduated from Coast Guard,so the family enjoyed our stay. Resturant next door was great! Good food and great service.We woke up to a beautiful snow storm.Staying at this motel was relaxing.Great place,will return in the...More

    Thank 264barbaray
    Reviewed January 22, 2018
    Fantastic Beach Hotel

    My best friend "Moses" (my puppy bud) and I arrived not knowing what to expect, except that they were dog friendly. That was an understatement. He was welcomed like royalty, and supplied with beautiful ceramic bowls for his food & water. the restaurant was also...More

    Thank grazeee
    Reviewed January 14, 2018 via mobile
    Pleasant, but disinterested

    We stayed New Year’s eve through the day after New Year’s Day. We booked this hotel as it was one of the few dog friendly hotels we could find that would accommodate us over the New Year’s holiday. We always take my mother-in-law to Cape...More

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    Free Parking
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    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Bar/Lounge
    Beachfront
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    Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
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    $140 - $301 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #15 On the Beach Hotel in Cape May
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    Non-Smoking Rooms, Suites
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    $140 - $301 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #15 On the Beach Hotel in Cape May
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    Amanda M
    October 10, 2017|
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    Response from m_schmidt42 | Reviewed this property |
    No breakfast. We didn’t have a kitchenette in our room. They have a restaurant there that we got a free kids meal coupon for but, we there are much better places to eat in town
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    Jeff K
    July 12, 2017|
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    Response from katec60 | Reviewed this property |
    I would say, its probably due to the fact that they did a huge renovation on the property, and of course they need to keep competitive to all the other properties in Cape May, especially since they are "beach front"
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    June 4, 2017|
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    Response from GCruiser | Reviewed this property |
    This was our first time visiting this hotel. However the bathroom appeared to be updated with new vanity and sink. The floor tile was updated. I did not care for the lower, smaller toilet. They installed a glass panel half... More
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    "No elevator. All rooms face front and back."
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    "View is best from the third floor but be aware there are no elevators."
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    "Rooms poolside are quieter."
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    "I like the second floor direct ocean view by the office away from the Rusty Nail."
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