A bed and breakfast, often abbreviated as B&B, is a business that accommodates overnight guests and…read moreoffers a breakfast menu. They traditionally take the form of a large family home with a limited number of rooms and offer hospitality services on a personal level. Located in the historic district of Cape May, the B&Bs are upscale accommodations, mostly Victorian houses. Situated off of Ocean Street, the Queen Victoria is very popular, decorated with period antiques and furniture. They feature AC for the summer and a gas fireplace in winter with delicious breakfast and afternoon tea. My partner and I stayed at the Hampton Court suite in the Prince Albert Hall on the Queen Victoria's grounds as first-timers this weekend. It definitely did not disappoint. The room was clean, cozy, quaint, at the right temperature, and had everything we needed. It was conveniently within a walking distance of the beach, shops, and restaurants. Bikes, beach chairs, and beach towels were provided to all guests. The staff were very nice and helpful, especially Samantha. We had arrived late after the front desk closed. She greeted us Saturday morning and was very informative. This establishment is an ideal choice for couples, weekend getaways with friends, and families with well-behaved children.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME !!!…read more My Sir (yes, I literally call him that because he is such a sexy Sicilian gentleman and always dresses to the 9's!) is taking me away here for my birthday. It's my first one with him in my life :) I was blown away when we walked up to the main house, toured inside of ours, had tea, a cozy night and breakfast. He breakfast was nithing shoet of amazing! The star was the Blueberry Stuffed French Toast casserole - like OMG insanely delicious!!! I kind of had three servings! Many other perfect choices too, like English muffins, fruit, yogurt, granola). Our room is done in dark reds and boasts cherrywood. Also, beautiful prints and furniture. We had a romantic evening with the jacuzzi, (gas) fireplace and cloud cozy King sized bed! Stellar service from all - Sam and Amanda in particular. They do A LOT here! We MAY leave the room today, lol. Walking Washington Street is a possibility. MAYBE the Zoo... I lived in Cape May many moons ago. A definite place to visit- you will always have somewhere to go and somewhere to eat! Splurge on the decadence of The Queen Victoria!!! You're worth it!!!

For starters, the Harrison/Pharos Inn does not have a front desk. When you show up for your stay,…read moreyou are not told where to park to unload. Eventually you get out and ring a bell. Someone that is working in the back (housekeeping or kitchen staff), comes to let you in and hands you the paperwork and a quick synopsis of your stay. There is no one to help you with your bags up to the 2nd or 3rd floors. One of the reasons that I chose the Harrison was for its location. For this reason I would give the Inn 3.5 stars rather than 3, but that is not an option. The location was perfect. Close to the center of town and the beach. One could park their car and walk or bike everywhere. However, the photos are misleading. I thought that I was booking a B&B with the old home charm, but one that was also impeccably updated. The rooms had white bedding which is similar to upscale hotels, however other parts of the room were subpar. The carpets need to be replaced. In the hallways and in our room they were filthy (stained and discolored all over). The bathroom shower was a prefabricated shower unit which was underwhelming for the price, but what was most annoying was that the shower regulator was loose and difficult to adjust. The water did not warm up for a few minutes and dripped while in the off position. The TV was small and too far away for the remote to work from the bed which is the only spot in the room that you would watch it from. Perhaps it needed batteries. I suspected this stay experience was going to be different than what I am accustomed to because I was contacted a few days prior to our stay exclusively via an AI messenger. Any questions that AI could not answer, the AI messenger had to escalate the question to the front desk (which did not exist at the inn). If you want to speak with a live person instead of going back and forth with the AI messenger, you have to call the number listed on the website. You are calling a general number. The Harrison/Pharos is a part of a conglomerate of many hotels in Cape May. You must listen to all of the options, and finally pick a number to punch to hopefully speak with a person. I chose housekeeping because there was not a front desk option. I called about how to work the TV because there were no instructions. The housekeeping person was not successful at helping over the phone. We were going out to dinner and after 8PM there is no one to help or stop by. We ended up figuring out some of the issues ourselves and then gave up. In addition, the network to get on the wifi was different than what was listed in the paperwork. Maybe as AI becomes more prevalent, people will become more accepting because we are forced to. In the future, I will make sure to avoid such places as long as I can. I have been to many B&Bs in the past and one of the perks is a fantastic breakfast. The breakfast was good, but not great. The afternoon tea was ok. The cake was dry. If I were eating at a restaurant, I would not go back. We paid for early entry to the room on the day we arrived. I was told that they could take our bags if we arrived early and the room was not ready. We chose to pay to get in two hours early. This is something new to me, but I did it anyway, If we had not, I do not know what they would have done with our bags. There was no one to help. For the amount of money that we paid for the room (about $600 per night after all fees), I expected more. I chose the place because of its location, old house charm, and what I thought was its clean, updated (not dingy) insides. The photos are misleading. Definitely not worth the price we paid. Even at a lower price point for the weekend of June 19th and 20th, much of my dissatisfaction would still be warranted.

Very disappointed in the 2 properties . Harrison and pharrow. Facade is falling apart . The…read moresprings from the old beds pierce thru the fabric. The water is yellow from the sink. Rotting wood on decks . So sad . Used to be our go to place twice a year. Probably the result of another corporation buying out .

Not that this place needs any more accolades, but why not. Also not sure how it doesn't rate closer…read moreto 5 stars because it's absolutely deserving! As a Bonvoy member, I really don't get to branch out from the mundane, generic hotel scene when I travel (almost every week ‍), but in the sleepy little Coast Guard town of Cape May, NJ, I had no Marriott options. While Yelping for another option, I came across this absolute gem. Just the picture online drew me in, and the price seemed outrageously low (guessing off season). Booked rooms for myself and some colleagues and couldn't have been happier! Of course I took the ocean view room with a balcony, claw foot tub, turn of the century charm, etc. The room was spacious, warm, comfortable, and I literally melted into the perfect king sized bed. Had a cup of coffee on the balcony in the morning listening to the gentle sounds of the ocean and gulls. Unfortunately due to my work schedule I couldn't stay for the comped breakfast in the gorgeous dining room, but next time for sure! The staff, as well, couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating. My recommendation, you ask??? Make this a vacation destination, especially on the romantic side! You won't be disappointed Cheers, Jim

My husband and I spent one night here for our son's graduation from the US Coast Guard. We arrived…read morevery late, but they left our key in an envelope on the front desk. Our room was conveniently located, quaint, and clean. In the morning, we enjoyed their complimentary breakfast, which included three breakfast entrees, fresh fruit, yogurt to start, and, of course, freshly brewed coffee. Our waitress was kind and efficient, as was the manager who oversaw everything. She was also very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this place, which is a hop, skip, and a jump to the beach! :)

A wonderful place for a getaway in Cape May centrally located so that you can walk to everything if…read moreyou want to! What a beautiful mansion with impeccable grounds & an inviting porch to lounge around on! When selecting your room, if the room is not on the first floor, note that the stairs are quite steep & can be a little difficult to navigate if you are carrying a lot of things or wearing high heels! We stayed in the famous Red Room on the second floor, room 3. It was a lovely room with very high ceiling & a very unusual painting. The bed was very comfortable & I liked that we could control the temperature in our room. The sink for the bathroom is outside the bathroom with hardly any countertop just so you know. Excellent breakfast - you do have to make your selection the night before which is a little difficult since sometimes I want something different when I wake up. food was very good & excellent service. I think a fire pit would be a great thing to add to the property. Other than that, we had an enjoyable experience & I greatly recommend this place!

Great stay. Nice AC. Great walk in Shower. The view from…read morethe Balcony was amazing. The Room lacked a TV remote though.... It just seemed like a better Class of people staying here. No Chain smokers constantly running in and out slamming doors. The lack of Children present made it even better. I was sold once I saw that. No wonder why the place sells out months in advance.

We had such a fantastic recent visit here! The management really ensures the cleanliness and…read moreorganization within this bed-and-breakfast. The check-in process was extremely easy as well as the checkout. This hotel is extremely close to the beach and parking on the street was not challenging, but it could be during peak visiting hours. It is also close to many of the local restaurants and supermarket. Lastly, the best part about this place was the beautiful, homemade breakfasts and the afternoon tea. All the pastries during tea time were homemade and delicious. We look forward to staying here again in the future!

Enjoyed a recent weekend stay at this place & stayed in the Woodrose room. We enjoyed our stay…read moreimmensely. The place is decorated very nicely with new updates. I like that all the doors use a combo code instead of a key. Every afternoon there is tea & a tasty cake & cookies. The breakfasts were very filling & excellent quality ingredients. We sat on the outdoor porch every morning. Our room was on the 3rd floor & was very nice. The bathroom was very large with a fantastic jacuzzi tub for 2! The room was very bright & plenty of room for us. Could have used some more storage in the bathroom. The location of this place is close to the beach & all the restaurants & shops so fantastic location. Only negative is trying to find parking & the bikes that they give you to use - there was no way to move the seat down so I couldn't ride a bike (sucks to be short!). Anyway - definitely a place I will visit again.

We stayed here for many years and enjoyed it immensely. We think it was very selfish of the past…read moreowners to sell this as a private home since so many people enjoyed it and the fact that it wasn't the typical victorian found in Cape May. Hoping the new owners have a change of heart and reopen it as the best b&b in Cape May.

First time visit…read more Beautiful and warm home Friendly greeting upon entering Staying 2 nights Near the beach

My husband and I recently stayed at The Mason Cottage to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary. We…read morehad previously been to Cape May, and this time wanted to try a B&B, and were so glad that we did. The Mason Cottage was exactly what we were looking for. It is in a giant Victorian home, and I absolutely loved that they have kept the charm from that time period. We had booked the Decatur suite which is on the second floor. Our room was very spacious, and the bed was like sleeping on a cloud!!! The bathroom had both a standing shower and a jacuzzi tub. (I didn't use the tub so I can't comment on that). The room was very clean, as was the bathroom. We were also supplied with two super comfortable robes, which were so soft!!! The breakfast both mornings we were there was delicious, and both very different! The first morning we had a fruit salad with vanilla dressing, followed by a pineapple coconut oat bar with a side of bacon. I could have eaten the oat bar, which was similar to a baked oatmeal, all day long! It wasn't too sweet, and had the perfect amount of fruit. Our second morning, we had a brûlée banana with fresh berries and Chantilly cream followed by an egg and sausage casserole. It was SO good!!! Amy definitely does an amazing job with breakfast. The little touches that added a lot for me was the Bloody Mary bar at breakfast. I love a good Bloody Mary and The Mason Cottage provides all the fixings to make that happen. Also, in the afternoon from 3pm-4pm they put out some light snacks. We had cheese and crackers the first day, with these amazing creme brûlée tarts, our second day we had chips and salsa, an herb dip, and freshly baked cookies. The location is also phenomenal, you are one block from the beach, and one block from shopping! I am looking forward to our next trip, and we will definitely be staying at The Mason Cottage!

My wife and I have been staying at the Mason Cottage for 8-10 years. This year the Franklin Room…read morehad no a/c in the front room. I had a terrible time sleeping for 2 nights. I sent them a complaint and their response was that I should stay somewhere else from now on. An 8-10 year repeat customer is just trashed rather than make some sort of a compensation offer. If you want to see my email and their response, I will send it to you. rhkramer61@yahoo.com

This place had great reviews on all of the travel sites so we booked it for a very rare weekend…read moregetaway. I can see why people like the place. The proprietor is very kind and there are nice touches like wine happy hour each evening and good breakfast and coffee. Unfortunately the room just wasn't up to par. The photos I've posted speak for themselves. I understand it is an historic building but the stained carpets, falling apart bathroom, ancient uncomfortably soft and incredibly loud bathroom door just made the stay uncomfortable. We'd love to return but there'd need to be major updates to the rooms.

A cozy, gorgeous B and B , a stones throw away from anything you need In beautiful historic Cape…read moreMay. John, the proprietor is above and beyond. Friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable of the area. They offer wine and snacks in the afternoon (delivered to your room) and the breakfast I had was beyond reproach! (I may need to email them for the baked apple pancake recipe) a beautiful time, I can't wait to return Ps. In room AC, mini fridge and coffee maker. Great perks!

Not hospitable, would not recommend, pick one of the infinite other bed and breakfasts in the arearead more

We love the 931 Beach house! My moms cousin and her husband own this beautiful property and for a…read morewhile my grandmother actually managed it. It has been recently renovated and painted! Right across from the ocean, the historic building is on a street with cute victorian inns, and when you sit on the porch you can see down the row, or stare off into the waves as you breathe in the salty air! There's quite a bit to do in the area, including different trolley tours (we did the ghost one) which are a ton of fun! Plus an awesome outdoor shopping area with some great restaurants (such as The Blue Pig). I reccomend 931 Beach House to anyone looking for a historic building that's been well preserved with adding light modern touch. A beach town with cute shops and restaurants make this a great destination for couples and families alike, and being on the smaller side keeps the inn well maintained and makes you feel special when you stay. If you're heading to Cape May, definitely check out the 931 Beach House, you won't regret it!

My wife and I honeymooned here and we could not have been happier. Amy is such a delight and the…read morebed and breakfast is so cozy - felt like a big hug every time we returned from town or the beach (which is literally like 5 feet away). We had the front room, the balcony room, so we fell asleep to the sound of waves and awoke to a beautiful sunrise. Oh, and the breakfast was delicious. We'll for sure be back!

Lovely B&B that is instantly relaxing. Host Amy and her team are welcoming and attentive to their…read moreguests' interests. The location is quiet, about a mile from the bustle of the mall.