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    Front of the porch @  The Virginia Hotel and the porch
    Tina S.

    We visited the Virginian hotel about three weeks ago. We felt pampered. Our room was beautiful. And we had an amazing time. Although there were a couple of small issues, the manager Josh took care of them immediately. I never expect perfect. I just expect good communication and results when it's not perfect. This was one of the best weekends away we've had in a very long time. The entire staff was very pamperingand accommodating to us. I would highly recommend The Virginia. Here is a picture of what I received in my room every morning, which was absolutely delicious. And a couple of of the evenings that we relax on the front porch.

    Breakfast on porch
    Maureen B.

    My favorite stay in Cape May NJ. This boutique hotel has everything I like: beautiful room, excellent restaurant on site, charming bar with piano music, lounge area, gorgeous porch, breakfast included (great coffee) excellent personable service! Let's not forget beach service! Just walk down(1/2 block) with the beach tags they include and they have a designated area up by the water with chairs, towels and umbrellas! If you prefer a pool spend the afternoon at their other property, Congress Hall! Best ever!

    Katie K.

    Our stay here at the end of July was a little rough. Someone else's bags were in our room, valet took quite a bit of time, and the beach service was far from friendly. It's a whole story that management ended up making up for. However keep in mind, this is the first place and first time in my life that I have ever complained to management about something, and I hated that I felt like "that person." The delays and mishaps in service were excused by staff as COVID difficulties, but I think when you're spending so much money on a room that it can't be excused. This is a high end place, not a Holiday Inn. But like I said, management did reach out to me and tried to make up for the mishaps with a dinner on the house. Dinner was absolutely lovely, which is why I'm bumping this up from zero stars to two. It is quaint and quite pretty, and I would imagine the stay would be better in non-virus times. I would recommend waiting until life resumes without restrictions until you stay here. I know we won't be back simply because of the negative memories made, but for the benefit of the doubt, I would say others shouldn't write The Virginia off just yet.

    Second floor bedroom.
    Craig F.

    A Perfect Weekend! We recently stayed at Virginia Hotel's little Gray Cottage for my wife's birthday weekend and it was amazing from start to finish. The Gray Cottage's accommodations far exceeded my expectations as a first-time visitor. The location is 1/2 block from the beach and surrounded by beautiful Victorian homes. The front desk staff at the Virginia is amazing. Check-in was efficient, very professional, and they convey a sense of willingness to go out of their way to make the stay the best. I had to deal with a non-hotel issue during the stay and the front desk staff went above and beyond to help me even though it was not their problem. Other staff members at the Virginia were also very friendly and willing to help make our stay special from the valet to housekeeping. There is free valet parking for guests. The Gray Cottage is perfect for a family or couples to stay. There is a nice front porch with rocking chairs on the ground floor and a deck on the second-floor facing the ocean. The second floor has the common area/living room and kitchen. The living room area has chairs, couches, board games, and TV. The kitchen is great with a countertop bar, fully stocked glassware, dishes, etc, and a Nespresso Machine. In addition to the stainless-steel refrigerator/freezer this cottage has everything you would need except the food. The bedrooms and their décor are calming and I can honestly say it's one of the few times I had a good night sleep in a hotel. The bedding is comfortable and inviting. The bathrooms are crisp and clean with subway tile and ample towels. The products are from the Beach Plum Farm. There is one bedroom on the second floor, a large king bedroom on the first floor, both with their own TV's and private bathrooms. The Gray Cottage at the Virginia Hotel was top notch and the amenities offered to cottage guests include those provided to guests in the hotel, but also those at the sister property Congress Hall, which is just around the corner. I highly recommend staying at this property!

    Beautiful hotel
    Sheila R.

    Please note that the Virginia hotel is a hotel and the ebbitt room is the restaurant inside of the hotel. We got really lucky to stay here during the Christmas season! The hotel was so beautifully decorated!!! We had a third floor room with king sized bed. Our room was a comfortable size and the bed was great. The bathroom had a nice shower with good water pressure. Everything was clean and spotless. The hotel staff was friendly and efficient. During our stay, valet parking was available and fast. The breakfast is a bit strange. You can order it for your room, or for service downstairs. You have to choose your food and time frame the night before. We were lucky that the hotel wasn't packed when we were there and the staff was very accommodating to our inability to guess the time frame of our meal. Also, their house made granola was delicious!! We would love to return and stay here.

    This beautiful fireplace is to the right when you walk in.
    Veronica N.

    We came here for date night with 3 other couples. It was my first time here, I loved that they had valet parking. Otherwise it would have taken forever to find a spot. They have a gorgeous covered porch you can sit and wait for your table or just sit outside and have drinks. There were plenty of seats & tables so you don't need to be on top of other patrons. We had made dinner reservations, about a week & a half out so they only times they had were 5:30 or 9pm. We chose 5:30 so we could walk around the promenade after and take pictures on the beach as the sun set. Many of the beach goers are long gone before sunset so you almost have the beach to yourselves. We were given a private room because of our large party. There was another table in the room but that reservation was not til 7, so they were sat as we were paying the bill. It was as if we rented the room for ourselves. Our server was very attentive & nice. This is a farm to table place and there is always a changing daily special. I would highly recommend ordering the cantaloupe martini if they are serving that as their special. It was so refreshing I ordered two! I was not driving that night I ordered the steak & cake. The filet was cooked perfectly & my crab cake was mostly crab not filler. If you are looking for a nice night out, I would highly recommend this place & make an earlier reservation so you can walk around after & enjoy the sunset on the beach.

    Jessica J.

    My boyfriend and I stayed in the Red Cottage Inn for a weekend getaway in February. We stayed in the Holly Suite. We were really impressed with the spaciousness of the room and the services provided. The staff was friendly and informative. Our favorite part of staying here was the complementary breakfast that was served to the room. There's nothing better than breakfast in bed! We had a few drinks at the Ebbitt room where there was a live pianist playing. It was a nice vibe and I recommend checking it out. PS can you pleaseeee share the recipe for the house made granola?! So yummy!

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    For the breakfast, you can either have it served in your room, on the front porch, or in the Ebbitt Room.

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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

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    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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    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....

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    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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