The Inn of Cape May

2.0 star property
Seafront with outdoor pool, near Washington Street Mall

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Exterior
Reception
Front of property
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$357
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Explore the area

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7 Ocean St, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪136 min drive‬

Room options

City View Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

City View 2 Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Comfort Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Club Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Cable channels
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Cape May

The Inn of Cape May places you steps from Cape May Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Washington Street Mall. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Ocean 7, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The Porch is the hotel's own cocktail bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Cape May Historic District hotel include Wildwood Boardwalk and Morey's Piers.

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Colonial House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cricket Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carney's On The Beach - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Inn of Cape May

Seafront with outdoor pool, near Washington Street Mall
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Inn of Cape May. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This Cape May hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Inn of Cape May offers 51 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries and hairdryers. This Cape May hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Ocean 7
  • The Porch

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
  • Resort fee: 7 per cent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach towels
  • In-room safe
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 26 May and close on 05 September.

Property is also known as

The Inn of Cape May Hotel
The Inn of Cape May Cape May
The Inn of Cape May Hotel Cape May

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Inn of Cape May?

Yep, The Inn of Cape May has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Inn of Cape May?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn of Cape May on 7 Dec 2025 start from NZ$333.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Inn of Cape May?

Yep, The Inn of Cape May is a short 1-minute walk from Cape May Beach.

Does The Inn of Cape May have a pool?

The Inn of Cape May has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May 26 to September 05.

What makes The Inn of Cape May a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Inn of Cape May.

Is The Inn of Cape May family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and an outdoor pool, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Inn of Cape May is a hit with families.

Does The Inn of Cape May serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Inn of Cape May?

No, The Inn of Cape May does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Inn of Cape May?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Inn of Cape May?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Inn of Cape May?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

The Inn of Cape May Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 201 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was damaged. The ceiling was dropping plaster on the bed and entire room. Air condition did not work. Staff said we would get a refund and they would call us the next day. Still did not recieve a refund or a call
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic experience

Wonderful staff. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. The building is historic and in the perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed the staff and food and drinks and entertainment. What I didn’t like was the bathroom needs some updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is smack dab in the center of everything BUT needs major updating. Our bathroom door wouldn’t close, we had to lift it to close. No hot water from the sink. No pressure at all in the shower. The window had rotten wood and didn’t close all the way. We had to walk up 3 flights of steps cause elevator only fit 2 people and had to wait for employees to bring you up. We understood the history of the place and ole world charm but some modern necessities need to be addressed. The room was clean but bare. The chair in the room was uncomfortable and falling apart. We had no where to lay down our bags cause there was no furniture. My phone wouldn’t charge all the way each night I believe cause the outlet failed. No wifi service at all or very weak. They need some boosters for higher rooms. The bed was ok but up against a wall with itchy sheets but that happens in many hotels. The parking is convenient but fills up fast. They gave us coupons for food/ drink and also beach tags. There was live music which was entertaining. Overall a positive experience just needs alot of TLC. Also not worth the money they asking for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nabeela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was live music outside while we ate dinner on the deck. The atmosphere was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eladia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

The staff was excellent and kind , we know it’s an old building but the door was hard to lock and unlock and there were spiders in our room upon arrival also. One of our pillows smelled so bad , and unclean we couldn’t use it. There are no curtains just blinds but our room faces the back streets with lights that could not be covered up completely- the hallway light was also visible under the huge gap in room. I was just surprised for what we were charged for one night. I guess I expected a bit higher standard. Maybe a better room?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chari

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you walk through the doors and are greeted by the super friendly, smiling staff , you are instantly transported to another gentler , peaceful time. Every single staff I encountered was friendly, smiling helpful. The lady at the front desk , I called her angel in my mind because that’s what she was , was so helpful. I loved Nicky who made my morning coffee . The room was clean , super clean , white and airy . As I descended the gorgeous stair of this lovely dowager hotel , I could feel myself transported back to the 1800s , I loved the drinks on the porch they were. delicious . Only regret .. leaving.i give this truly beautiful hotel 5 stars and I thank the staff for a memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, historic building and friendly staff but the room lacks furnishings like night stands and places to put things
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A bit overpriced.

Our visit to Cape May was amazing. The hotel's location could not be better; however, I felt the pictures were a bit misleading. I felt like I had no room for anything. I have to use my computer even though I was on vacation and I felt like I had nowhere to put my computer except for my lap while sitting in bed and then the Internet connection was horrible. I ended up going downstairs into the lobby and it worked great there. For the price, overall disappointed. The staff was great - no complaints. I realize it is a boutique hotel but had no room for suitcases to be put aside - felt a little overwhelmed coming into the room with just stuff everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The antiquity of the property was it charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the moment we arrived, it was a very pleasant day. We loved being able to park right across the street and get beach tags starting at 11 AM the day that we checked in. Our room was available early as well. The staff was very kind and we enjoyed the toiletries and white robes in the rooms. The lobby makes for a comfortable place to relax in the evening or on the wraparound porch. The location is fantastic and walkable to all of the main points of interest in Cape May. Would definitely recommend!
Lovby
View out of the room
Room on 4th floor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
I used to love coming here and had been staying here for 20 years. Every morning I went into the bathroom to wash over a basin pulled out from the wall, how it happened I have no idea, but it should have been repaired before the room was rented. The hook on the wall had been taken out and haphazardly installed again with the two Philips head screws hanging out of the holes. Room 401. It was quiet and the bedding and towels appeared to be clean. I ate there one night and the food was fine. The bartender, however, had no idea how to make some fairly standard drinks and the wait on the porch was sometimes terrible. I may go elsewhere next time. The beach tags and chair and umbrella have always been a plus with the room offer,however.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn grounds and atmosphere was very pleasant. Vintage feeling with modern outside fireplaces and couches. Pool located on a corner of loud busy street. We were most disappointed with the room. Bathroom sink tiny, no room for placing cosmetics etc. Bathroom door didn’t close Bare white walls with a hospital room feeling this was the 5th floor. Having to ask for a bellhop every time you use the mini antique elevator was a little annoying. Room walls were thin and you could hear much more than you needed to hear which was a complete disappointment. Breakfast on the porch was good as well as the staff service. The staff overall were very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Inn built in 1894. Across the street from the beach , wrap around front porch, pool, friendly and helpful staff . Close to shops and restaurants. I will most definitely be returning! Thank you for a wonderful stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the location of the hotel! It was perfect for our first time staying in cape May. The restaurant was also very nice and made getting a dinner easy and in the morning the coffee bar was very convenient. The view from an ocean view room was fantastic and not loud like in some similar areas. We only thought the bathroom needed attention with new fixtures ie the handle in the shower was loose but it was nothing unexpected in a building like this and did not necessarily warrant someone from maintenance coming in to our room, but we did tell the front desk. I think this a common theme here, but overall I still liked the bathroom especially with the walk in closet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water. Took 25 minutes to get a simple 5 dollar cup of coffee. The rooms were very bland for a historical Victorian hotel. The hotel needs simple maintenance and some tlc…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara, Brick

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanesa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry M

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Inn has great potential but certainly needs updating - bathrooms are lacking. Hotel staff and dining staff were wonderful. Food was great. Decorating was not what I would have expected in an old inn. The building has great personality - furnishings none!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailee

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025