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Christopher S.

I am not reviewing the hotel since I did not stay there, There are many reviews for the hotel on Yelp. We attended a jazz evening performed in the newly decorated music room venue. The jazz was off the chart, performed by pros who have been playing together off and on for 38 years. They need to add more high tables and get another bartender to handle the crowd, Top notch and worth visiting to hear this amazing music on Tuesday night at 8PM.

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We needed 2 nights during my Sons Coast Guard graduation and enjoyed the hospitality, charm and location of this Victorian gem. So close to the main shopping street, we walked 5 minutes to get to restaurants, boutiques and trolley tours. Extra bathrooms on the upstairs hallway were handy. Coming from San Francisco and a career in hotels, this was a refreshing break with less distractions than a modern hotel. Comfortable beds and ceiling fans + air conditioning, updated bathroom, real keys and helpful staff make this a reason to return to Cape May soon.

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Lulu M.

30 years of traveling, worst hotel only to be bested for worst by the one we stayed in which had a recent murder in it. The details are what the reader is needing and I hope this review is found helpful enough to deter you. Exterior charming, near the shore and along a quaint street, that's where it ends. No carpark, parking on street only that you need to find yourself which could be blocks away. King room size 10 x 10 at best. No closet No luggage rack No TV No central air, wall air unit that tried its best. charging station consisted of old extension cords under bed that you had to find and dig out. Lighting by 2 floor lamps from your grandparents days with bulb wattage of 30 max. 2 bath towels, 1 hand towel, never received any new towels from housekeeping, when they showed. Furniture in room from the early 1800s Rooms directly over porch where live music played both nights till 10pm. No blinds, curtains only in both bedroom & bathroom. Zero insulation between rooms, heard everything! cough, bathroom experience, conversation from both sides. The hotel is advertised as historic and is recognized as the oldest original hotel in Cape May and they have not done a thing to it since the 1800s. When we asked for ANYTHING...luggage rack, more tissues, the answer from the front desk was always the same "Sorry, we don't do that, sorry we only have enough for some rooms and they are all out, sorry, sorry.... My husband and I were so sorry we stayed there, we left early and just ate the $300 plus dollars just to get away from the place. If only 1 person finds this helpful enough to stay way, I'll feel like I've done my best. Please see pictures so you can experience the nightmare thru us before you spend a penny on this nightmare.

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Libby B.

After 4 summers of The Chalfonte being the only Place I stay in Cape May, I decided I had to try to their dinner. Wow, I am so glad I did! I ordered the crab cake, and it was so good! Definitely the biggest I've seen with no fillers and fried but not at all greasy. The string beans were perfectly sautéed in butter and garlic, and the mashed potatoes were simple but definitely homemade and tasty. A piece of cornbread comes with the meal, and it was flavorful but also not greasy like some can be. 5 stars on my dinner because of quality, quantity, and a simple yet elegant presentation. I really didn't want the added calories of dessert, but I had to try their homemade pecan pie. As a baker myself, and one who specializes in pecan pie, I have to say that theirs is better than mine. It was thicker, sweeter, and the crust was great. I was very surprised as I've been rolling my own butter pie crusts since I was 9 yrs old. Really cant say enough about my meal there, I will definitely eat there again!

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Ben M.

The Chalfonte Hotel was recommended to us by a number of tour guides in Cape May. There's a nice blurb on their website about their Southern Fried Chicken dish and why it's so important. The fixed price, three-course meal for $39 is a great deal. I opted for the soup of the day, which was a carrot ginger soup - surprisingly refreshing in early summer. My fiancee got the Strawberry Bruleed Goat Cheese Salad that was well worth the upgrade. Everything was so fresh! There was complimentary cornbread for the table as well. We chose the Pimento Cheese Potato Puffs and Baby Back Ribs. You get two of the potato puffs and they're pretty big. Very flavorful. The glaze on the Baby Back Ribs was delicious, but the ribs themselves were a little tough and difficult to eat. Our entrees were Miss Dorothy's Skillet Fried Half Chicken and the Black Diamond Steak. The sides were mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day was broccoli. Both were much better than your average sides and not an afterthought. I'm not a big fried chicken fan, but really enjoyed this one. My fiancee's steak was cooked exactly as ordered and was also very good. I really liked the chocolate mousse cake, but my fiancé thought it was too crumbly. TJ waited on our party of four and took great care of us. We were never short on anything. We enjoyed the long dinner on a table on the porch. Even if indoor dining were available, I'd choose outside.

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Donna P.

Victorian hotel and restaurant with a great little bar called the King Edward Bar. Known to locals as King Eddie Bar. Stroll around the enchanting garden in a courtyard thru the hotel. Rock on the porch with friends, have a drink at the bar, dinner at a wonderful restaurant which has in and outside tables or stay a night or two. So we found out why seating ends at 8:30. If you sit outside for dinner you have to remember most hotel rooms have no AC and keep their windows open. Voices carry upward from the porch, so those trying to sleep may hear chatter from below. We had a great meal. $36 for a 3 course. Appetizer or soup, salad and entree . Great size portions and friendly service. Lovely porch to have dinner outside. Would definitely return to this charming historic hotel. Gluten free options available - restaurant will work with you.

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William H.

My wife and I came in September and made reservations for several nights, My uncle was an avid fan and took me there 50 years ago when there was a dress code- we called to see if it was still in force (it was not) We arrived and there was a convention of rug hookers. The bar was not open, the room looked like something in the cowboy hotel movies. The AC malfunctioned and buzzed all night and they were unable to fix it or turn it off. Despite the fact they were serving meals to the convention of rug hookers, everyone else was told there would be no meal service (we would not have come if we knew that) I gave the front desk material from my uncle from 30 years ago and never heard from them. They had one TV in a common small room and none in the hotel room. There was little evidence of southern charm, and it is a place we have no reason to return to. It might appear to those who desire a room from the late 1890's at rather high prices. We were very disappointed,

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The food was very good especially the fried chicken ,however the service was a little erratic our salad came out after the entrees.

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ICONA Cape May

(64 reviews)

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Enjoyed our stay here for my son's 16th birthday. Rooms are updated and very well decorated. The…read morehotel itself is small but very clean and right across from the beach. We could walk almost everywhere (if you like to walk- get those steps in). Hemingways is right next door with a great happy hour and Congress Hall and Washington Street Mall are about a 20 - 25 minute walk each way. They have a shuttle (wasn't running during our stay). Beach entrance directly across the street. We will be back!

My partner & I truly enjoyed this quick getaway to Cape May. Icona is on Beach Drive, right across…read morethe street from the beach (as the name implies). I've stayed at their Diamond Beach location, but this was my first time here. Let me mention the most enjoyable employees first. Chet was at the Front Desk when I checked out. He was by far the most friendly person I interacted with at the front desk. Some of the females were a bit...... unfriendly. If you chose to work in a customer service position it's probably best to have a sunny disposition. I think Cape May needs to address that. Tarik/Tajik? He was the young men who helped EVERYBODY get their chairs and umbrellas to the beach. He was WORKING! Yet, he always remained pleasant. And lastly, the gentleman driving the shuttle was very pleasant. He picked us up/dropped us off about 4 times. He was also servicing the Mahalo (and Icona resort) so he had his work cut out for him! We REALLY appreciated him as it was pouring one night and he came to pick us up and bring us back to the hotel. That amenity is CLUTCH! Overall, it's a nice hotel. Clean, a beautiful small bathroom, a cute little kitchen area, a small pool, and parking. Somebody mentioned the room was small, but to me it was a decent size. The balcony however, now THAT was small. Just enough room for the 2 of us to sit out there side by side and chill. I did see larger balconies out by the pool (facing the beach) so I guess you get what you pay for (larger room perhaps; suite). The AC however, is loud. It's not a window unit, but one of those wall units. I'm glad I brought my earplugs, otherwise I probably wouldn't have slept. And speaking of sleep, the bed is not what I am used to when I visit a hotel; especially a higher end boutique hotel. It was uncomfortable to me. My partner however, had no problem sleeping and did not feel it was uncomfortable. So.... roll the dice. The pool is tiny. Or shall I say, smaller than the size you will expect it to be. But it works. I chilled in the pool for 3 days. It's a good spot to people watch and break from the sand of the beach. And once we parked, we didn't have to move the car. Cape May is very pedestrian friendly. We walked and rode bikes every where we went. I love it. It was a great getaway. Check it out.

Lokal Hotel - Cape May - Room 201

Lokal Hotel - Cape May

(7 reviews)

The Lokal is a fantastic boutique hotel option within easy walking distance of the beach…read more The hotel offers beach chair service in season and a heated pool that's open even in the offseason, which was a great surprise. There's no front desk -- everything is handled by text -- but the staff was quick to respond and very helpful throughout our stay, even though we didn't have any issues. Our room (201) was large, clean, and nicely designed, with a full (albeit abbreviateD) kitchen, fast Wi-Fi, and plenty of space to hang out. The balcony had a beautiful view of the sunset and was one of our favorite parts of the stay. One parking space is included and it's a very easy walk to either the beach or town for shopping or food. It's probably (definitely) on the higher end price-wise during the summer, but for a fall weekend, it was ideal: quiet, comfortable, and close to everything.

This hotel is one of the best places I have ever stayed! It is a great getaway for a couple who…read morewants a clean, modern and cozy vibe. All of the amenities are great! You feel right at home! The rooms all have fun names and the free parking is also a perk. The rooms are large and modern. The decor is wonderful. They have a full kitchen, dishwasher, fridge and little oven. Each floor also has a washer and dryer that can be used for free. The porch has wonderful walking chairs. I also enjoyed the workout mats in room to continue exercise away from home. The heated salt water pool even in early May felt so nice. Wonderful relaxing atmosphere. The fire pits were also relaxing and easy to use. Lokal is steps away from the beach which is fantastic. Would love to visit during peak season to use the provided beach tags and service available. It is also close to many bars and restaurants that are walkable. We really enjoyed our stay here for the perfect Mom and Dad getaway!

The Queen Victoria

The Queen Victoria

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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!!!

We came here for an Anniversary getaway. Doug & AnnaMarie went above & beyond to make each guest's…read morestay enjoyable. This was our first visit to this charming B&B and it was truly a positive & memorable experience. It's located within the heart of Cape May, so walking distance to a myriad of restaurants and shops and only one block from the beach. The amenities are unbeatable - beach cruiser bikes, beach chairs and towels, lots of outdoor porches to relax on and read, and an outdoor shower. The breakfasts are delicious (we had an egg/cheese entree with ham the first day & a stuffed French toast with sausage patty the 2nd day) The daily morning and afternoon baked goods were delicious (especially the assorted breads with homemade strawberry jam!) The owners (Doug & AnnaMarie) are extremely warm and welcoming and go above and beyond & to ensure every guest felt safe during the COVID pandemic (great social distancing, mask awareness, plastic shields as needed & hand sanitizer). A well stocked 24 hr kitchen with plentiful bottled water as well. Lots of extras that you don't find in other B&Bs. They also immediately alerted us when my wife left her pocketbook behind at breakfast. You can tell that the management truly cares about making this place a great experience for their guests without cutting any corners. It's truly a beautiful property with lots of outdoor space and charming rooms each unique & all very well-maintained, extremely clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Nothing but wonderful things to say about the Queen Victoria & we hope to be back again soon!

Casablanca - Excellent breakfast

Casablanca

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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.

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Blue Fish Inn

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Welcome was the first word said to me when we arrived at Franco and Lena's adorable charming clean…read moreand quaint Cape May Inn. One of the only pet friendly hotels on the island, the location was very close in proximity to our whale/dolphin sightseeing cruise (that Jimmy my pup and I enjoyed very much), and was overall very ideal for the two of us. We will DEFINITELY be back soon next season!

Having never been to Cape May, chose this location based on reviews+price which seemed to equal…read morevalue. Advance impression was excellent - I called several times with questions and Lena was always personable, knowledgeable and patient. The tri-fecta of customer service! Pulling up in front was happy to see pictures matched actual (as we all have sadly learned, not always the case), check-in was a breeze (again with Lena) and enjoyed a humorous back and forth with Franco. Into the room and - no major disappointments. Perhaps slightly smaller than I expected, but super clean, nicely appointed, tile bath, nicer linens that weren't threadbare and a mini-kitchen - micro, middle size refrig, and coffee pot. Just enough. In fact perfect for a 3 night stay. A nice pool (again seemed a tad small, but am seeing that's the norm here, so perhaps it's my expectations that are the wrong size!), a BBQ/picnic area out back, as well as a a laundry/ice machine room. Consistently clean and neat. Everywhere. Just exceptionally well kept up. Slightly outside of 'downtown', but still walkable.... and far less $$$ with far less hustle and bustle. IMO, a good trade off. Very pleased with this choice. We called for an extra blanket and it was delivered in under 5 minutes. Oh, a parking space, beach chairs and towels come with the room, too! Rocking chairs out front, tables and chairs out back let you enjoy some outdoor space - and the pool of course! Very nicely (and thoughtfully) laid out! Note: they have several room types. We chose #4 - king bed, family suite, no pets. But some have full kitchens, some allow pets, various bed sizes, etc. Certainly a room style for everyone. 'House Rules' are appropriate, enforced, and enhance your stay. We'll be back....

Boarding House - The Boarding House in Cape May, NJ

Boarding House

(27 reviews)

The best stay I've ever had in Cape May!! The rooms are clean and updated, with comfortable beds…read moreand great showers. They have great room amenities (like pour-over coffee and great bathroom products), and a really cute rooftop. The real stars here are the staff though- they're locals with tons of knowledge and recommendations for things to see/do in the area. They treat you like an old friend and are so welcoming- really can't recommend this place enough! Oh, and they're dog friendly which is super nice!

We are repeat boarding house guests and discovered this gem a few years back. The rooms are very…read moreclean- don't be discouraged by the dog friendly vibe if you're a clean freak like me! (No hate to pups- just want to highlight the cleanliness). The lobby staff is so friendly. There's coffee available in the morning around 9:15, and beer/wine available around 4p. Nice added perks! The roof deck is a fun feature as well, and the bikes (first come first serve reservation system). Minor drawbacks: there's no true outside shower, but there's a hose for your feet in the ice machine closet. There are rinsing stations by the beach too, but not near the entrance where you can rent your complimentary chairs/ umbrellas on queen street. Also, parking is tight and some guests are not conscientious of the parking situation. During our stay, there were multiple cars taking up two spaces in the very small lot. Overall, great spot!

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