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The Dormer House

Property class: 3.5

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A two-story house with a porch decorated with Christmas lights and wreaths.
A dining area with white chairs and tables, a glass partition, and framed artwork on the walls.
A staircase with a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments and lights.
A white porch with a glass table and chairs, a white door with an 'EXIT' sign, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy living room with a piano, a fireplace, and festive decorations.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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800 Columbia Avenue, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

A room with green walls, a bed, two wicker chairs, a small table, a lamp, and a television.

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

A neatly made bed with a black metal frame, a white bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

A neatly made bed with white linens, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

A bedroom with a bed, a window with lace curtains, a radiator, and a wooden dresser.

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a white table and chairs. A beige sofa is in the living room area.

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a mirror on the wall.

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a lamp, and a patterned carpet.

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

A neatly made bed with a white headboard and a decorative lamp beside it.

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a mirror on the wall.

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a door.

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed painting of a beach scene on the wall.

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cape May

At The Dormer House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, multilingual staff and a fireplace in the lobby. Added amenities include a water dispenser. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Cape May Historic District B&B, attractions include Sunset Beach and Wildwood Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Colonial House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪A Ca Mia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carney's On The Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Original Fudge Kitchen - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Dormer House

As a guest of The Dormer House, you'll find multilingual staff, a fireplace in the lobby, and a water dispenser. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Cape May bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Dormer House offers 13 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Dormer House?

Yep, The Dormer House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Dormer House?

Yep, The Dormer House is a short 6-minute walk from Cape May Beach.

Does The Dormer House serve breakfast?

Yep, our visitors highly rate the free full breakfast here! It's the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dormer House?

No, The Dormer House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dormer House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Dormer House?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Dormer House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 641 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed staying here!!! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would absolutely stay here again. The price was right, you're a 5 minute walk from the beach, the breakfast is delicious, the neighborhood is charming, and the room was clean. We really can't ask for more than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I very much enjoyed my stay at the Dormer House. A home away from home, experiencing a Victorian charm and history. Breakfast was absolutely delicious every morning! Nancy and the staff were conscientious in their efforts to make guests comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, so charming like you are stepping back in time, breakfast was delicious and served with a smile! Definitely a place to stay over and over again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint bed and breakfast. Great location. Delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quaint place. Very quiet and near everything. We absolutely loved it and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
B&B within walking distance of beach, shopping restuarants & night life. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. Breakfast was amazing everyday! So nice to have a private parking lot to assure always having a spot. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast and charming parlor with connections to local happenings.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was quiet and the room was cleaned, staff were pleasant, freshly made breakfast, and free parking particularly in Cape May.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfasts are great! Rooms are really nice and clean and beds are comfortable. Will always come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is easy. Location to beach and Washington street is nice walk. We’ve stayed 2 summers in a row and love it. The staff was accommodating and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Pleasant staff. Nice breakfast. Smooth visit all-around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Dormer House. Authentic old Cape May, quiet neighborhood, easy walk to just about everything. This is not a 'bells and whistles' place, more like going to visit a cherished old family member. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hot breakfast served every morning was one of the highlights of our trip. The B&B is well decorated and maintained. It is located with walking distance to Washington street or the beach. We have lived there 5 years ago and would like to come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. It's an old house with lots of charm. Located an easy walk to the beach and downtown shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love this place! Wonderful staff, clean rooms, fantastic breakfast and afternoon tea and cookies! Love that there is a parking lot for the guests and the location is great. This is always my “go to” spot when I visit Cape May!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was spacious. Keep room for the big breakfasts ! Would recomend for sure
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this property for a weekend getaway! It was the perfect and cozy spot that was walkable to many amazing shops and restaurants! The breakfast each morning was amazing and a plus! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place Simple and quiet Breakfast was very good People staying there where all nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.parking was convenient.Nancy was very nice and made sure everything was taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breakfast was so delicious and very generous portions. Off street parking is a wonderful amenity for Cape May
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean room, plenty of space. Really enjoyed the afternoon snack.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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