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The Southern Mansion

4.2 (52 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Balcony over looking the Property
Justin C.

Great stay. Nice AC. Great walk in Shower. The view from the 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.

Beautiful porch with rocking chairs. So peaceful
Danielle M.

My best friend and I stayed here for a weekend getaway and it DID NOT disappoint. The breakfast is phenomenal and so is the service. They provide beach items like towels & chairs for you & are extremely accommodating. The beach & shops are just a few blocks away. Perfect stay. We will definitely be back!

The front of the mansion!
Cam S.

We stayed at the Southern Mansion for one night. It was a wonderful experience. Ken is fantastic and was a wonderful host. We stayed in room 5, which we are fortunate for (I say that because our AC was perfect, but there was one room upstairs that apparently didn't cool off as well). The room was clean and the breakfast was absolutely delicious! We ordered the omelette, pastries (freshly baked each day btw) yogurt and fruit. Very nice experience. There were slight issues which is the only reason this wasn't a five star experience, but otherwise it was very good.

Matt H.

Cape May is synonymous with charm. Perhaps no greater sense of serenity can be found beyond the historic property of the Southern Mansion. It is, quite simply, the bed and breakfast to which all others will be judged. After several stays at the mansion, I still find myself in awe of its grandeur. No matter what season, Christmastime highly recommended, splendor abounds. From the ornate woodworking, fixtures and fireplaces, to a relaxing evening rocking away on the porch, you will feel truly spoiled. If that weren't enough, the breakfast will also keep you coming back and relating stories of your stay to, hopefully, future guests. The Southern Mansion has the feeling of a living thing. Considering the long history within its walls and surrounding town, it just might be.

Room 25 - Exotic art work!
Amy C.

My husband and I spent 2 lovely nights down at the Southern Mansion for the NYE holiday. I spent quite a bit of time researching where to stay down in Cape May for our first trip to the area. Southern Mansion is definitely one of the best. Its very well maintained and a quintessential B&B. Its also only a short walk to the downtown area as well as the beach (you can get to both in just about 5 minutes). For anyone considering Cape May for the Christmas holiday I highly recommend it! Unlike many beach towns, Cape May is quite bustling over the winter season. Nearly every B&B, restaurant, or store that is open is dressed up which is nice. I am giving Southern Mansion 5 stars because I loved it. My husband however was a little annoyed that there wasnt more going on for NYE. Congress Hall seems to be the busiest spot with much going on if that is what you are looking for.

Blood or wine on the curtains

While the grounds and building definitely are pretty, and I can see this being a popular wedding or event venue we were really disappointed in the room and lack of amenities for the price. When I booked room 14 and noticed it said near the breakfast room I called and asked how close to the breakfast room is the room and if it is noisy ? I told them I was a light sleeper and really wanted a quiet room - even if it was a higher price. I also wasn't told the room is next to a public bathroom. The room has windows into the breakfast room and the coffee station is literally outside of the window. We heard everything. We heard people going into the bathroom all times of the day and night. We heard workers doing breakfast setup from 7am. Every mug every fork every plate being placed and constant conversation between the workers. If I didn't call to ask, I wouldn't expect to be told "Noisy room don't book it" but to specifically call and ask if the room was noisy and not be told it was next to a public restroom and in the same area as people are eating is unacceptable. Additionally, people were waiting for the coffee and it was almost 8 am. It shouldn't be a surprise that people want coffee in the morning. Pretty common don't you think? Maybe they can put it out at 7am and they wouldn't feel so inconvenienced. It's kind of comical that they woke us up and then wonder why we want coffee. We waited for coffee then several minutes later some packaged creamers. Breakfast at our scheduled time was very good as was the service. Now for the room issues. In need of updates and repairs. Noisiest creakiest bed in the world and a mattress that feels like it needs replacing. The shades on one of the windows wouldn't close, there is at best case red wine on the curtain near the bathroom at worst case it's blood. The bathroom shower doesn't have a shower head so it's like showering under a very strong garden hose. The robe they offer is on a dirty hanger in the bathroom and looks about 50 years old and threadbare. It states on the site if you want to take it home we charge you $75. I can't imagine who wants this but they are also charging $75 for lost room keys too so maybe that will help buy a $10 shower head for the bathroom. There is no water no tea no coffee available for guests during their stay. For the price, it would be nice to have some water. I won't stay here again while there are other inns and places with more amenities and cleaner rooms.

Southern Mansion Cape May, NJ

What a beautiful place to stay. Very pricey but if you're looking to treat yourself this is the place to stay while visiting Cape May, NJ. The entire place is warm and cozy. The staff is exceptional and friendly. And forget about making breakfast plans, theirs is very good. I cannot wait to come back.

Jonathan G.

Southern Mansion is exactly what you need when traveling to Cape May - a comfortable, extremely friendly, quiet and relaxing place to stay while at the beach. If you are expecting to be greeted by someone in a suit, you will be disappointed. This is not a chain hotel, it is a casual, but very Victorian and elegant bed and breakfast where you get out of it what you want to. Our room (14) was very spacious and had its own bathroom. The bed was gigantic and this particular room, along with a few others, has a back entrance from the parking lot which was extremely convenient since to enter the front door you need to punch in a code every time. We actually never went in or out of the front door because we had our own private entrance. The shower was also very big and overall, the room made for a very relaxing oasis after a day at the beach. The breakfast portion of the B&B was also a hit. No, Gordon Ramsay was not brewing up beautifully handcrafted plates of food, but it was a solid way to start the day with as much food as you want. Before you get waited on, you have your choice of yogurt, cereal, tea/coffee/juices, fruit and phenomenal pastries and corn muffins (there may still be a couple in my bag). Once your friendly wait staff arrives you can choose between all forms of eggs and omelettes with bacon or sausage, as well as pancakes and french toast. If it was a free-standing restaurant, I might not eat here every day, but it sure was convenient to walk ten steps to the main room and sit down for a nice breakfast before getting out for the day. Southern Mansion is full of ambiance. If you like the Victorian era or ghosts, you have your options there. I found the staff to be a pleasure to deal with, always helpful and funny, and while the entire property was not perfectly clean, it was very well kept and worth the price. The location is great; you can walk to all the shops, ghost tours, etc. in about five minutes. This property is just like its ghosts that allegedly inhabit it - treat it (them - boo!) like you would want to be treated and you will enjoy your stay without question.

The Southern Mansion front door.
Bernadette C.

Loved staying here @ the Southern Mansion. My husband and I went to Cape May for our one year anniversary and wanted to do something a little different from what we typically do living in New York. This was a great idea to stay at the mansion with the Victorian decor and the great (southern) hospitality. We got the least expensive option and the room was still huge and was great! It was located on the first floor and still in the original building (as opposed to the annex) and was extra convenient with its own private entrance where we could take five steps and be at our car. The staff was friendly and helpful. They came in the afternoon of our first night to get our bed ready (they had to remove all the decorative blankets). We spent a good portion of the day at the beach which was less than a 10 minute walk and only 5 minutes to the main shopping area. The breakfast was good enough. Nothing special (eggs, pastries, juices, jams, fruit), but it was so nice to be able to sit in the dining area with the sunlight and view of the grounds. I also liked that there weren't any kids in sight, which didn't kill the mood for our special occasion. It seemed to be all adults and couples. The only downside, which is kind of silly, was that there were advertisements of it being on some show as a haunted site. I didn't know this before we got there, and admittedly was a little freaked out, but we made it through the night :)

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The Queen Victoria

The Queen Victoria

4.8(74 reviews)
0.3 mi

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!

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Casablanca

5.0(9 reviews)
0.1 mi

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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Casablanca - The homemade breakfast appetizer

The homemade breakfast appetizer

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Apple French Toast

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931 Beach

931 Beach

4.4(10 reviews)
0.4 mi

This is one of the best bed & breakfast houses I've been to - location, location, location! The…read morebeautiful blue house is opposite the ocean and renting there I had the added convenience of easy parking - and access to beach chairs right under the house. The bedroom balcony was huge and beautiful, affording me a panoramic view of the ocean 24/7. At night I kept the balcony door open and fell asleep to the sound of the ocean roaring across the way. Everything I needed was inside the room - kitchenette, large shower, smart tv, lamps, extra lighting, and lots of towels. The innkeeper Liza is such a beautiful person and extended herself to me beyond what I expected. I wasn't sure how to get there and she offered to pick me up from the station - so sweet. I love her! I ended up driving in but it's the thought that counts. It's not every day that people offer things they don't have to do. The beach is clean and felt really private in October. I'm sure the summer is more packed, but it can't be that bad because Cape May itself is just beautiful. There are restaurants, clothes, souvenirs and so much more to do on that strip. I can't wait to go back there.

This is one of the best Inns I have ever been at. This Beach House is located right in the heart of…read moreCape May, New Jersey and is about 20 feet from the beach. As for location, this beach house is exactly where you want to be. There is only one road between you and the beach and it can't get much better than that. You can see and hear the ocean from almost every room in the house so you can enjoy it at all times. The beach is great as well. It's very large and goes very wide. You can spend hours just in front of the 931 swimming or looking for shells. As for activities close to the beach house, there are tons. Everything in Cape May is in walking distance or a very short minute or 2 drive away. There's museums, an arcade, tours, shops, and a lot of local restaurants that will fit anyone's needs. Most of these are right down the street from you, so if you feel like it, you can walk the beach on your way to lunch. For 931 it's self we were more than pleased. It's a very cute Victorian style house that has a modern beach theme on the inside. The rooms are a good size, beds are comfy, and every space has a decent kitchen. Everything is decorated very well and doesn't feel tacky or cluttered. The rooms are well separated and you don't feel too close to any other guests. It's a nice relaxing stay for everyone involved. Overall, 931 Beach House is a cute home that has a lot to offer. It's comfortable and in a great location. Also the people that run the house were amazing and fun to talk too. If you are ever in the area and need a place to stay I highly recommend this one. I know we will be back!

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Back house entrance.

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