We booked a last minute stay after our original plans were cancelled due to COVID. I admit I was skeptical after reading some of the reviews (especially the reviews from last summer.) But after our 3 night stay I have almost no complaints. We stayed in a two queen room on the first floor. Room was clean and ready upon arrival at 3:30pm. Check in at the lobby was easy, they provided an actual room key and parking permit. Cleaning service was excellent, room was cold but we were able to adjust the thermostat and slept comfortably. They provided extra towels without our request. Blankets are light so if you prefer heavier linens I'd bring an extra blanket. Atmosphere was relaxing and for the most part quiet. At night we slept without disruption. During the day the mornings were quiet but in the late afternoon there was entertainment that was loud. We did not mind it but I imagine if you have small children trying to nap it could be disruptive. Also, a nearby hotel had a DJ that we could hear but it was quiet by 9pm or earlier. The affordable oceanfront location was fantastic!! Access to the beach was easy and we could easily run to the room if we forgot something or needed access to a bathroom. We were able to walk 10-15 minutes for coffee in the morning, shopping and dinner. Washington Mall was 15-20 min walk for active adults and teens. Only complaint, a staff member was smoking on the premise in the courtyard as they were working. Considering this was right outside our room and the smell of cigarettes was wafting into our nonsmoking room, pretty gross. Overall the Periwinkle Inn was a fantastic stay at a very reasonable rate! read more

The hotel was clean, parking was easy, elevator was nice to have. It was a great, convenient location. The big problem, and something we have never encountered before in our decades of travel - the toilet. It was like child height!!!! Seriously - we are normal size adults and it was the lowest, most awkward toilet we have ever encountered. Personally, I have knee issues, and any toilets are fine - except this one! I had such issues with this ridiculously low toilet that my knees were so much worse. I was planning on mentioning this when we checked out around 8:40am on Sunday, but the office was locked, and there was only a key drop. (It was actually full, and anyone could have stuck their hand in the box and pulled out some keys! We would come back, if they get normal height toilets! read more

This was our 1st stay at Periwinkle Inn. We don't come to Cape May often from PA so we don't have point of reference to compare. This time I'm traveling with my best female friend so we wanted a space we could be together in, but also have separate space for sleeping. We found that here at Periwinkle Inn in their E3 room. What I loved: the staff...nicest people, easy to communicate with, & receptive to questions and resolving concerns. Check-in process was a breeze! Our room wasn't ready so they just called me when it was. Parking available on site with easy access. Our GPS brought us in around the back & we parked on the side. Handicapped parking, elevator, & outdoor ramp made easy access. Didn't hear our neighbors in the rooms next to us unless they were on their patio. Patio or decks for all rooms. Comfortable beds not to firm or soft. Water pressure in the shower is strong. Pool is clean & well maintained. Tons of loungers to relax outside. DIRECT BEACH ACCESS! Literally beach access #8 is directly across from the Periwinkle so we didn't have to carry chairs, etc a long distance. In fact, we didn't move our car all weekend. We brought our own coffee maker to make a pot but a single cup system is in the room along with a burner with pots & pans, utensils, toaster, dish soap & drying rack, 2 tvs comfortable couch, and 2 different types of curtains across the sliding glass door just to name a few amenities. What I didn't like: room doors face out & we were at the top of the stairs. It made me feel vulnerable so at night we took the living room chair & placed it in front of the door. The shower and toilet are in their own very tiny space. No ventilation so best to leave the door open when showering but when you're living with a person you'd rather not see you naked then be prepared to feel claustrophobic. The towels are old & showing signs that they need replaced. They are not big enough to wrap around your body. If you shave your legs, there are no ledges or foot placement. Best you can do is take your own shower stool or leave the shower to prop that foot up on the toilet seat. The temperature unit is a bit tempermental. At 68 degrees, the room felt freezing. We had to call the front desk for assistance to adjust it. One of the room units is directly over the single bed where I slept so ultimately I just turned the system off so I could sleep. It never went above 72 for the remainder of the weekend which also felt a bit chilly. The TV "guide" is from 2014 & no longer relevant. Typing in TV channel #s didn't work. We constantly had to scroll. I know we're not at the beach to watch tv BUT if it's early or late or storming it's nice to have it a bit more user friendly. Would have loved to be able to cast an app to the TV. We had room to spread out in this place. We had a puzzle going on the table. We each took a corner of the couch for reading or enjoyed chairs on the deck with our coffee in the morning. Gorgeous view of the ocean. All in all it was an affordable, comfortable place for our 3 day weekend that was filled with joy & kindness. We'd stay again. read more

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AVOID THIS PLACE. STAFF IS THE MOST RUDE I HAVE EVER MET!!! My boyfriend and I booked a stay here through a company called hoteltonight. When we got there they said they did not have our reservation on file. Apparently this happened throughout the day because when we first entered the office they said "oh... here comes another one". They called hoteltonight and told them our problem and said that was all they could do. While we were in the parking lot trying to figure out where to stay the lady from the office told us we had to move our car because it's for hotel guests only. Very tone deaf and unsympathetic. The whole hotel only has like 7 spots total. If you wanna stay somewhere in Cape May, NJ I highly recommend staying somewhere else. I have never been treated so poorly during an already vulnerable moment. read more

Hotel was nice, but we had a few mishaps with our room. We did not have cable TV for first 24 hours, microwave had to be replaced, and there was a terrible odor in the room. We had to keep airing the room out constantly. I was sick for 2 weeks after and I don't believe it was a coincidence. We reported to the front desk several times, but they were not particularly interested in resolving the problem. The pros of our visit were a very nice clean pool, and nice grounds. The people were all very nice as well. Not sure I would stay here again, since the room odor was such an issue. read more

I absolutely love this place. Yes I have read both the 5 and 1 star reviews and I hope not to encounter any problems here. And If I do, I sure hope it will not be a nightmare as others have experienced. However, during my stay here, it was magnificent! I had the M1 (2 queen size, kitchenette (microwave, mini coffee maker, small fridge- no utensils or plates), pvt bath, tv, pvt patio, hair dryer, mini table, two chairs, mini sofa and the usual toiletries. The place was clean, we had house keeping everyday. They even made pretty origami out of your towels. At the front door our car was parked directly outside. A sliding door that lead to our mini patio with two addition chairs and a mini table with direct access to lounge chairs and pool. We checked in late with no problems. They even gave us an hour extra complimentary check out without any problems. There is an outside shower, kiddie pool and large pool up to 8 feet deep!!! No life guard. They have a cute small fire pit (gas), corn hole game, shuffle and mini sand box for the babies. They have a mini water garden. The ambiance is so pretty. The exterior of the hotel seems well maintained and groomed. Their grass is so soft. Across the street is the beach. Easy to reach. You need to purchase your own beach pass (cash only). You are located in the beginning of the east side of the broad walk. Great view for sunrise. The hotel is close to all venues! All within walking distance or there is a shuttle bus available for free (Jitney or Cape May Beach Buggy) tips not included. Cons; During my first day stay the sink was clogging up.... informed front desk and by the time I returned from my daily walk... all was fixed! It's definitely a smoking paradise. Just hope that your neighbors do not smoke. Yes their elevator is still broken. It gets quiet at the later part of the night but in the early mornings you will start to hear babies crying and people talking. I guess the walls are thin. Reminds me of Savannah- all the hotel walls there were just as equally really thin! It's not the Hiltons but it's not some shaggy motel either. Over all I still give this business a 5 star. I plan to return - hoping for the same room or at least requesting it, including the grill outside I plan to use it. I have No complains. Worth every penny I spent here. Thanks for being an affordable place and close to all venues. See you soon!!! read more

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While visiting Cape May, took the opportunity to check this hotel out for next years vacation. I have to say the front desk staff "Elizabeth" did not come across friendly or helpful. Did not even look at me when answering my questions. Just from that experience, my family and friends will not select this as an option for next year. read more

So, hubby and I booked this place for our 9 year wedding anniversary. After scouring the reviews and photos of PI, it seemed like this would be a great place (our usual place was booked). When we arrived, we were told that the elevators were not working. Given the comments by the other guests checking in of, "The elevators are still down", this seemed to not be a new issue. The front desk staff seemed to care less about us. Their attitudes were meh. The women weren't really too friendly, smiling or inviting. The room was clean. I will say that. Everything was clean. I have OCD when it comes to hotel rooms being in tip-top shape, so cleanliness is VERY important to me. We brought food. I was under the impression that our kitchen area would be bigger. I also thought that we'd have plates and cutlery. Nope. We did have a microwave though. There was also a small coffee maker (which we didn't use) on top of the microwave. I asked the maid for some cutlery and she was extremely accommodating. Both maids were very, very sweet. They even left our towels in a heart shape. The bathroom area is TINY with a dim light. Where is a woman to pluck her eyebrows?? I had to use my compact and do so on the little patio outside. :) The shower has very low water pressure. Also, there is no iron in the room. The pool area is really nice though. A+! It is heated. The area has lounge chairs. And they are mowing the lawn as I type this. As for the beds, they are soft as f*ck. I wasn't happy about that. The mattresses seem old and sunken in. So, all in all, the place is clean and well-kept. I LOVE the koi fish out in the front! If you don't mind a soft, sunken in mattress, and TINY vanity area, this place is for you! read more

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We will be staying here every year as we travel to Cape May. We got engaged, on the beach Everything from the beach access, to the easy parking, rooms were perfect, the court yard was very well kept, and beautiful.. lots to do. The balcony was a huge plus, we were on 2nd floor with a beach view, also the court yard view. The pool was cleaned every day, and very accommodating for several couples to hang out in. Also a fairly large kiddy pool!! We stayed in E1, and it was perfect! Clean CLEAN Clean!!! Can't wait to stay again. We will not be trying any other hotels, because the Periwinkle was PERFECT!! read more

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Very clean and quiet rooms. Location is hard to beat- right across from beach and close to shopping. They also provided golf cart shuttle service around town- great bonus! read more

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I called Periwinkle on Tuesday morning after noticing two charges from Periwinkle Inn. I also called as I did not receive a confirmation email from reserving the day before for my room M1. At 9am I got Kathy, who was very helpful and told me to call back that evening. She said that Elaina (the manager) seems to have put the two charges through and she could explain better to me as of why she did charge twice. When I called back at 7pm, I got Elaina. I explained why I was confused and asked why the two charges. She blamed me for the back and forth emails and said she thought I wanted the M2 room when my last email to Patty (who was also helpful)was confirming the M1 room. I told Elaina I was very upset that I wasn't even told i was being charged for the M2 room and asked her why she would do that without authorization from me. Elaina hung up the phone telling me "I'm too busy for this!". I did not get an apology or there was no remorse for her mistake. I then called back to explain why I was upset and explained that a simple apology would have gone a long way. I asked Elaina for the owner, Claudia to return my call. Elaina told me she already spoke to the owner, and said Claudia would prefer if I did not stay at the Periwinkle inn if I am going to be "this upset". My room has been cancelled 4 days later with no communication. Both amounts have been returned and I have not heard from the owner, Claudia herself. Be careful with Elaina, shes a rude B***h! I am a returning customer and this September would be my third time visiting Periwinkle. I have recommended this place to many friends and recommended on community forums. There has never been an issue before. I was very surprised to learn that this is how the Periwinkle Inn treat's their loyal customers. read more

We 100 percent recommend this Hotel. We booked our first trip together to Cape May and chose the Hotel for a very special reason. My Wife's and her Aunt stayed here 20 years ago. We, or so we thought booked on the Hotels chose a very special Oceanfront Suite. When we arrived, after an over 3 hour drive we noticed there were guests in our booked room. Somehow our reservation through the Hotel forced us to booking.com then unknown to us it was a very different room. The Manager Elizabeth was called to the hotel and came very quickly. She showed us every available room then one not actually for Guests. We could not have appreciated her more. She showed us so much genuine care our entire stay that we booked that very same room again for our next stay. I want to genuinely thank her from the bottom and f our hearts. We are loyal Customers going forward. Actions speak far further than words. 15 out of 10! read more

What a horrible hotel. No idea how they got the good reviews, paid for it?? Room is under basic. Ocean view is some kind of a joke, don't bother paying more. I'll post a pic so you can see. Basically most of the rooms have some kind of pathetic 'view' of the ocean so why paying top dollars. If you call for water bottles you get a very angry answer. If you ask to park an extra car you get an angry refusal - park it on the street! The towels that are folded nicely- stink! The swimming pool closes at 8pm! When it's Summer and completely light and warm outside. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Periwinkle Inn - Ocean front/view whatever you want to call it so they can charge you top dollars - Hotels Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

I've long advocated for the hotel as a high quality and peaceful retreat in Cape May. My experience this week will bring that to an end. Having been coming here for years - the quality of service and amenities have greatly declined. I was nearly berated for asking for a pool towel "we don't do that anymore" was the snippy response. Bath towels are thin and cheap. Broken lights, ---come and fetch a clothing steamer " we can't come to your room" - really?? Just an overall bad attitude by staff and ownership. I suggest you spend your $400 mid-week rate they dema read more

Hotel is lacking cleaning staff. We do not get housekeeping for the whole week of our stay. Nor do we get a reduction in price. This seems absurd. If you can't offer basic cleaning like wiping surfaces, changing the garbage, etc, your customers should not be paying full price. read more

Friendly and accommodating staff, room was convenient and clean, a/c was icy cold. This was our second stay at the hotel and we look forward to coming back next year. we stayed in one of the townhouses which was good for our group, upstairs balcony overlooking the ocean was really nice. They had nice afternoon poolside live music also, read more

A really nice upscale family Inn! Everything at this Inn has been implemented with the guest in mind. Picnic tables for guests to use if they are grilling or ordering food in, so they can have their meal outside with their family. A nice balcony or patio area outside your room, a full ice machine, a clean pool, fun games to play, a golf cart to take you to your favorite restaurant so you don't have to struggle in finding a parking spot. A bike rack to lock your bike up. The location is quiet and Right across the street from the Beach entrance. Just a very nice family Inn with very nice people! read more

Great place. It would be 5 stars except the woman who checked us in was miserable and not pleasant to deal with. Everyone else was fantastic

Perfect location, perfect space, just right for a long weekend, and I could see staying here for the week. Weather was not right for us to use the pool but others were and it looked well maintained, clean, nice size for the size of the property. Small fire feature, corn hole, bike racks, outside shower, sweet patio. Clean rooms with comfortable beds, sofa etc. Mini efficiency, great for wine and nosh at night and coffee and danish in the am. Location is perfect, right at the start of the promenade, steps to the beach. check in/out was a snap, staff is very friendly. No daily cleaning due to covid, which is really fine, fresh towels hanging on your door each morning. Shuttle service available as well! read more

I'd like to start by saying the woman at the front desk when we checked out was lovely. Also, the woman cleaning our room was fantastic and would leave our children shapes in the towels. That being said, we will not be returning after our 3rd year here. While the rooms are boasted as smoke free, the owners neglect to state that guests are allowed to smoke anywhere on the property. I wish the following account was an exaggeration. On this trip, a large group (which seemed to be related to either the owners or managers/workers of the property) spent the entire trip chain smoking and drinking by AND in the pool, at the common picnic tables and grills, and shuffle board. There was no regard for other guests health. There was no reprieve from their behavior. I was with two small children and a terminally Ill family member on this trip. Literally blowing smoke while kids walking past during the entire day. Cursing and drinking at the pool. Smoking so much that the smoke would permeate from the ashtrays to the air like a nicotine diffuser. We asked early on in the trip if this was allowed, and we were told yes, guests can smoke wherever. We couldn't use the pool. We couldn't use the grill. We couldn't use the picnic table. We were there eight days. I'm all for having a good time but when you come to Cape May you expect less of a party scene, especially at a hotel without a bar. We paid 20 percent more to stay there this year and didn't use any of the amenities and had a smaller room. Horrible, horrible experience and a waste of money. read more

Excellent location, the beach is directly across the street. The rooms are nice, I wish the kitchen area was better lit and a little larger. The bathroom, though small, is really nice. The bed was less firm than we're used to, so sleeping wasn't the most restful. Overall, a good place but given what we paid for two nights, I doubt we'll return. read more

Periwinkle Inn - Pool and ocean - Hotels Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Beautiful place to stay and a great location. Going back again this weekend and am so excited to be able to relax on the beach which is right across the street.. Staff was amazing!! read more

This is our second stay at the Periwinkle. This is a modestly maintained facility which is budget friendly without all the bells and whistles that other hotels may provide. The location is idea across the street from paid beach access ($8 per person, kids under 12 free as of July 2021). The rooms seem to have been renovated some years ago and the management seem to keep the rooms and grounds very well. All rooms face the courtyard and pool with first floor units having sliders to the courtyard and most upper floors having views of the ocean. Some views are partial from the balcony only. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Would stay here again and recommend to friends and family. read more

Great spot with beach access directly across the street! Never had an issue with parking in the spacious lot. Check-in was quick and smooth and front desk staff was friendly. We booked this trip for the prime beach location but it was definitely a bonus that there are plenty of restaurants/bars/shopping/mini golf within 10-15 minutes walking distance. Lighthouse and other restaurants/shopping was a short car ride. The rooms were SO CLEAN as well as the pool area. Private balcony was enjoyable in the evenings when the sun went down. Would definitely stay here again when visiting Cape May! read more

We really enjoyed our stay and will return. We've stayed in other hotels along Beach Road in Cape May before and always liked the look of the Periwinkle walking by. Decided to try it for our latest trip. The grounds are beautiful, the rooms are clean, the staff is friendly, and it's an easy walk to the beach. It's less than a mile from the main shopping/dining area. They've got options for rooms with and without kitchenettes. The views are of the pool area, with second and third floor rooms also being able to see the ocean. First floor rooms open up into the pool and grounds area. Like many of the inns in Cape May, it's more motel than hotel so one should have appropriate expectations. There will not be a restaurant, gift shop, or bar (though all can be found within easy walking distance). There isn't room service. They don't have their own cabanas on the beach. What they do have is a relaxing environment in a great family oriented beach town. read more

Thank god I called up to find out what their deposit and cancellation policies are, as they are not listed on their website and they are superstrict- it's a 50% deposit for a stay of 3 or more nights, and for 1-2 nights, you pay the full amount up front (that's the deposit lol). And cancellation must be 3 WEEKS before the reservation.. or you lose the full amount for a 1-2 night stay!!!! I asked what if I were to get sick within those 3 weeks- they said "Sorry." I take major issue with that information not being provided in the policy section on their website. This is an expensive hotel, we're talking about a $200 and up per night stay- they need to be really clear about their policies!! Shame on you, Periwinkle!!! :( read more

I hate giving it a good review as I don't want it to get too popular LOL! Location is fantastic, facilities are well kept. They keep the pool in immaculate shape. Been going for four years now and plan to take my kids next year for a fifth. read more

This charming boutique hotel has large rooms with microwave and little refrigerators. Perfect for chilled wine on the balcony. The pool is large enough so you don't feel overwhelmed. Parking is ample. The have yard games on the lawn and a fire pit. Grills and ice machine are added bonus for the guests. This was our second visit and will come back! read more

We love staying here in Cape May. The rooms are clean, and provide everything you need for a beach vacation. Some rooms, but not all, have a kitchenette. The rooms are clean, and the pool and grounds are nearly perfect. The location can't be beat, directly across from the beach. We love staying near the beautiful Victorian homes of Cape May. This is a very quiet, family friendly part of Cape May. Those looking for more to do (mini golf, amusement rides, boardwalk activities) may be happier closer to Wildwood. read more

I hate to give a bad review, but this is the second season I've stayed here and the issues are still the same. Even though the rooms are nice and the property is so well taken care of, this is a smokers paradise. Basically if you're a smoker, this is is the place for you. Anyone can freely smoke anywhere they want, on the property, in the pool, while kids are swimming, etc. If smoking wasn't allowed this would be the perfect hotel! read more

I had a reservation for the Periwinkle in June. Myself and other family members became sick with Covid during the pandemic so we could obviously not travel. NJ was also under a lockdown at the time. I emailed and called the Hotel two weeks before our arrival time and no one answered, I also requested a refund and no answer. We finally received an email from customer service a few days before our arrival date saying we would not be refunded, I called asked to change our reservation dates and we did with no problem. Our reservation is coming up this Friday and I am a NYC teacher. I wanted to change my dates again because Mayor Diblasio changed the start dates for schools without warning, so the vacay dates would Interfere with that. I called last week and was told by a woman with a raspy voice, that I believe her name is Elaine that , A) I was changing my reservation dates again and B) she would get back to me when she spoke to management. Her exchanges with me were unprofessional and rude. I never received a call from management. I called back this Monday to speak with management and I once again spoke to the same woman who told me She had canceled my reservation when I called last week. I told her that was not what I had asked for and that I never received a call back from management. She told me that she had had a day off and wasn't able to call me back. I asked her why management hadn't reached out and she responded that she was management. When I told her I just wanted to change dates again she said she couldn't do that and so I told her I wouldn't be able to stay the full amount of days of my reservation due to my job and her quick reply was well, "I won't be providing you with a refund". Her Customer service skills are disgusting and degrading. I have NEVER been mislead or treated this way by an establishment and I will be alerting everyone I know to stay far far away from this place. My family and friends visit Cape May every year and we will be telling everyone we know about how horrible the customer service at this hotel was. read more

Staying at the Periwinkle Inn was a horrible experience. There is nothing redeemable about this motel. It is overpriced and the staff delivered the absolute worst (not exaggerating) customer service we've ever had. We had a view of the back of a pink building, not the ocean, as we requested. Our refridgerator didn't get cold, there was no WiFi, the lobby reeked of cigarette odor, they got mad because we used a credit card, and they were totally rude from the minute we got there until we left. We are still in a state of shock after staying there. We checked out after the first night. Please don't fall for what they say on their website. Watch the episode of Hotel Impossible with the Periwinkle Inn featured, it speaks volumes about their mentality. Also, go on Trip Advisor and read the negative reviews - they are accurate. I wish we did our homework before booking. The owner is dishonest and she should not be in business. Many people have been taken advantage of by her, just like us. read more

Booked the Periwinkle for a last minute getaway to Cape May after finding that my usual hotel-motel-Holiday Inn (not really, it's a mom & pop place, but at least some of you may get the Ludacris reference) was fully booked. Disappointed, I did a quick iPhone Google search of "beach front Cape May hotels" and this place came up. Luckily, they had availability and were reasonably priced, so I gave them my credit card number for a (non-refundable) deposit of one night and prayed that the reviews wouldn't disappoint. You can imagine my horror when I jumped on Yelp and saw the 1-star situation below. I spent the entirety of the car ride alternately excited about going to the beach and a nervous wreck about what this place would be like. I am happy (and relieved!) to tell you that The Periwinkle Inn did NOT disappoint me! It has a character-filled exterior, friendly front desk service, and some pretty cool landscaping, even if the koi fish pond was overcrowded. Room was very clean, they provided complimentary "essential" items in the bathroom and additional ones (toothbrushes, shaving cream, etc.) at the front desk by request. Wi-Fi was complimentary, air conditioning worked well and the balcony opening into the courtyard was a nice added bonus. The location is far from the "action" and across from a quiet section of the beach. Of course not everything can be perfect, so now for the downsides... -90's era Zenith TV that had a high-pitched whine on certain channels -A violent color combination on the starched comforter/bed slip cover thing -Matching curtains to the violently colored starched comforter/bed slip cover thing -SQUEAKY bed -Shower head had two settings consisting of "power wash" and "drizzle" -While I enjoyed the peaceful beach, the Periwinkle is far from restaurants, shopping, nightlife (read: mini-golf) and we pretty much drove everywhere which resulted in a $33 parking ticket Overall, I would definitely come again. Maybe not over my mainstay, but this is a great second option! read more

I have stayed at this hotel along with my family and friends. I made reservation in January for an August vacation. Unfortunately I couldn't go. I canceled 2 1/2 months before. It was obvious I canceled well in advance for a credit back. They told me that was fine but they charge a 25% penalty, which is absurd especially during this pandemic. They told me that the refund will take 3 months. Who ever heard of a 3 month refund. It should take no more than a week. All it takes is a click of a button to get my refund. It is almost 2 months----no refund. I will advise you that if you are going to this hotel, well and fine. It is clean and close to beach. If you ever have problems with a reservation avoid this hotel. I will alert all my friends and family to keep away from this hotel read more

Wonderful location! Enjoyed our stay immensely until mid week when a chain smoker moved into the room next to ours. He sat on his balcony all evening smoking one cigarette after another...the second hand smoke blew right over to our balcony...we couldn't even have our balcony door open or the second smoke was drafted into our room. I couldn't believe in 2021 this wasn't a smokefree inn. read more

Loved this friendly family friendly Inn. The location is perfect. The facilities are perfect for a fabulous vacation. The Periwinkle Inn may not have all the whistles and bells of many places but what it has is a perfect location, clean facilities, friendly staff and a view that is breathtaking! read more

We stayed for two nights (Sunday & Monday) off-season (May 2014). We've vacationed in Cape May for over 20 years, but this was our first stay at the Periwinkle Inn. Since our son was traveling with us, we needed more space than what a B&B or other hotel provided. Everything in our room appeared to be brand new. There were two large flat screen TV's in our 1 bedroom place. While there was some "outgassing" from the new carpet, I expect that will not be there by the time that you read this. We didn't have a chance to use the pool, but it did look inviting and appeared to be larger than that of other hotels in Cape May. I did find that the free wireless Internet was very slow for a time when there were few people in the hotel ... but there was a free "cable TV" hotspot that I was able to use in its place. WRT the previous reviews ... there appear to be significant changes to all but its location. I was able to book my rooms with my Discover Card without a problem. The ladies behind the front desk were pleasant and apparently learning to use an upgraded computer system. Our room appeared to be completely remodeled (May 2014). It looks like the owners read the previous two reviews and have addressed all of the issues discussed. The hotel IS located on the Eastern side of town on the southward-facing beach.. It is at the Eastern-most end of the Cape May Promenade. If you don't like to walk, you will need to drive to most locations (other than the beach). One of the "keys" to affordable parking in Cape May is that there are NO meters on streets parallel to the beach when you get three blocks back from the beach. Cape May, like most shore towns, gets a significant part of its municipal budget from parking enforcement and is very efficient in its efforts. I would not hesitate booking a room there again. We like to walk and their rates are slightly lower than those closer to the center of town. read more

If your goal is location you would be better pitching a tent. you will have the same amenities. Overpriced and dirty .. basically a highway type hotel on the beach at 6 times the cost.. read more

We had a great stay at the Periwinkle Inn. The staff was helpful, the room and property were very clean and the location is great. The only thing that was not great during our stay was the WiFi coverage. It seemed to be draining our phone and iPad batteries due to a connection issue. This would not cause us to not stay with them again. We had a wonderful time. Thank you Claudia and staff for some great memories. The Carissimo Family read more