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Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach inn near Cape May Beach

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Dine al fresco with a romantic view of the sea.
Enjoy a romantic meal for two in this beautifully set dining area with a view of the outdoors.
Relax on the covered porch with comfortable wicker chairs and a bench, surrounded by lush greenery.
Relax in a spacious room with a large, neatly made bed, a comfortable sitting area, and a large mirror.
Classic building with a central entrance, flanked by columns, and a decorative cornice.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room (Room 4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Room 5)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Room 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Room 8)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Room 9)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Room 6)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Room 7)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cape May

Steps from the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Cape May inn, you'll find Cape May Beach and Beach Ave. Cape May Convention Hall and Colonial House are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Washington Street Mall - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Historic Cold Spring Village - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Sunset Beach - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant

3.5-star beach inn near Cape May Beach
There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Cape May inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant offers 9 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. A nightly turndown service is provided.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • Piano

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 13 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 13 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant to the airport?

Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant is 6.7 mi (12-min drive) away from the Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant.

How close is Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant to the beach?

This inn is a short 1-minute walk from Cape May Beach and 4.3 mi (12-min drive) from Sunset Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant offer free breakfast?

Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Gateway 26 Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant have a pool?

Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant does not have a pool.

Does Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant to downtown Cape May?

Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant is 1 mi away from Cape May.

Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 215 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax for a couple of days. Nice and quiet .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and space was clean, well kept. The sitting room on the second floor has a beautiful view of the sunrise and an excellent place for coffee from the hospitality room. Wine and cheese reception at night was a nice touch. The restaurant has great food! My husband had a great birthday getaway there. Would definitely highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well maintained inn. Live piano music made our evening special.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

UWE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maximino

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

Place was amazing. Great service, clean and comfortable rooms, great food... can’t say enough good things about this place. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, friendly staff, clean room, but VERY WARM

The inn is a nice place, clean and cozy, and the staff (Tom and Melissa) were very friendly and professional. Our room #5 was quite warm (too much so), maybe because a heat source (kitchen) was below, but we remedied this by opening a window to offset the heat. Someone was partying loudly (somewhere below) as we tried to sleep, and with the window open we could hear them yelling, but evertually (midnight) someone must have told them to quiet down, or they finally went to bed. Other than that, it was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

TomM, Key West

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful restored historic home of Peter Shields... recreated at one of the best sophisticated Inn's and Restaurant in Cape May. Traditional in style and elegance. Great restaurant and professional staff. Thank you all at the PSI
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms, great service and close to all attractions. Service is top notch and clearly put the guest firsts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Left with wonderful memories

At the last minute I booked an overnight stay to enjoy the outstanding November weather. This hotel exceeded my expectations in style, friendliness, comfort & location. During this pandemic, they implemented every possible precaution & yet it was a relaxing stay. The large porch allows for outside dining- including their complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike_Karen, Northampton. Pa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and welcoming staff. Excellent amenities. Restaraunt is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Dennis

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Eleonora

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Amazing amenity filled inn with perfect location

The hotel is beautiful. Very regal. Excellent location. Amenities are amazing. Snacks and soft drinks and water always available for free. Beach chairs beach towels beach umbrellas for guest use. Breakfast was great. My only issue was our room. While it was a beautiful room the bathroom was a bit small for me and the slanted ceiling by my side of the bed caused me to hit my head a few times lol. Just get a room on a lower floor with a regular ceiling if possible. Otherwise the Inn is fantastic. 5 star rating
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dorigen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely inn and great attention to detail.

We wanted to go somewhere small since COVID is a real concern and the Peter Shields Inn was perfect. They only have 9 rooms and they instituted many precautions that made us feel very safe. The Inn is across from the beach and everything we needed was right there. We look forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room needed Victorian makeup. Paint was not up to the classic design of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Inn at the shore

Wonderful old inn at the shore. Excellent food and service. Very comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful experience

We were staying in Wildwood Crest New Jersey and had to leave Friday because the hotel was booked for the weekend. I went online and found this old Victorian house across the street from the shore that had a vacancy for Friday night. We had never spent the night in Cape May before so we thought why try it. The bed and breakfast was beautiful and the breakfast was outstanding. Great piano music and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019