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Congress Hall

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Cape May Beach

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Coffee shop
Children's play area - outdoor
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (South Wing)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (South Wing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean Side)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ocean Side)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Town Side)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Town Side)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Ocean Side)

  • 225 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side)

  • 265 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cape May

On the beach.At this Cape May Historic District hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall, both within a 5-minute walk. Beach Ave and Cape May Stage are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape May City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Congress Hall - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Pig Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Congress Hall

4-star beachfront hotel near Cape May Beach
Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Congress Hall like a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This Victorian Cape May hotel is smoke free.

  • 107 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1816
  • Nightclub
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Congress Hall offers 107 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cape May hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Congress Hall Sea Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome.

Additional fees will apply for smoking in guest rooms or for damages to guest rooms.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Congress Hall
Congress Hall Cape May
Congress Hall Hotel
Congress Hall Hotel Cape May
Hall Congress
Congress Hall Hotel
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Congress Hall Hotel Cape May

Frequently asked questions

How close is Congress Hall to the airport?

Congress Hall is 6.2 mi (12-min drive) away from the Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Congress Hall?

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Hall on Nov 24, 2025 start from $183.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Congress Hall have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Congress Hall.

How close is Congress Hall to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Congress Hall offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Congress Hall, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 30 per person.

Is there a casino at Congress Hall?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gateway 26 Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Congress Hall?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Congress Hall?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Congress Hall have a pool?

Congress Hall features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Congress Hall have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Congress Hall have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Congress Hall Sea Spa, where you can enjoy reflexology, body treatments, and mani/pedis.

How close is Congress Hall to downtown Cape May?

Congress Hall is 0.2 mi away from Cape May.