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The Dormer House

3.5 star property
3.5-star B&B near Cape May Beach

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Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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800 Columbia Avenue, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Cape May

Cape May Historic District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cape May Historic District B&B, you'll find Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. Colonial House and Fireman's Hall History Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetyme - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fins Bar & Grille - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Fish Market - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Dormer House

3.5-star B&B near Cape May Beach
As a guest of The Dormer House, you'll find multilingual staff, a fireplace in the lobby, and a water dispenser. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Cape May bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Dormer House offers 13 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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The price is $158
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February, and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dormer House to the airport?

The Dormer House is 6.1 mi (15-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 The Dormer House?

As of Sep 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dormer House on Sep 14, 2025 start from $205.96, 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 The Dormer House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dormer House.

How close is The Dormer House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 6-minute walk from Cape May Beach and 3.1 mi (9-min drive) from Sunset Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Dormer House offer free breakfast?

The Dormer House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Dormer House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Gateway 26 Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Dormer House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Dormer House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Dormer House have a pool?

The Dormer House does not have a pool.

Does The Dormer House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Dormer House to downtown Cape May?

The Dormer House is 0.2 mi away from Cape May.

The Dormer House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 453 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marian V

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

A few lovely days in Cape May

I very much enjoyed my stay. My room was lovely with a very comfortable bed and all the amenities you could anticipate. I highly recommend this B&B and would gladly return. However the next time I'd request a room on the lower floor to avoid climbing an additional flight of stairs.
The Dormer House in the evening
Along the Boardwalk
A beautiful Cape May sunset
The Pink House
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gianna

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The location is excellent with great access to beach and town. The street is quiet and the homes in the area are beautiful. The service was great. The hotel needs some TLC- there were even some small things that could be done to improve it. There was peeling paint on the ceiling and rust around radiators. Walls would have hooks and no paintings. The decor has not been updated in a long time. So overall a good experience that could have been made great with some attention to detail and basic maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we were looking for. Thank you very much for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the housekeepers were excellent. They were friendly and were very helpful. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Afternoon cookies were a delightful treat along with tea. The room was comfortable and clean. The property was quiet and relaxing. We will definitely visit again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dormer house itself shows its age and may not suite the younger crowd, but evokes a gentile atmosphere of the Victorian era very pleasant for those who appreciate that age.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, convenient parking, great location-everywhere we went was in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious! It is a lovely old home! I loved my suite! The steps are not for the faint of heart but I’m 64 I did fine
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with sitting area and bathroom with walk-in shower. Very comfortable king size bed. Great location for walking to washington street mall and beach, convention center and many restaurants. Can park once and walk but also easy drives to birding, wineries, brewery and distillery.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here last year. Very clean. Breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay, breakfast was fantastic, tea was lovely, and the location was so convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible. Curtains did not block out light. Breakfast was not healthy and dry. Staff not helpful and people were noisy. Staff did nothing to assist. We had to leave early and were in spring break. So very disappointed. They still have not addressed my concerns via email
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the ambiance of the Dormer House. It is so quaint! The water pressure in the shower wasn’t great, but overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We hope to return one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable accommodations, and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Innkeeper was a joy to speak with and very accommodating. She was so helpful and a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dormer house was very nice to stay at for our anniversary. We were there around Christmastime and it was so cutely decorated. Just a feel-good vacation and place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent time. The room was comfortable, food was excellent and the walkability to Cape Mays attractions was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Charming getaway

Perfect location and reasonably priced. Like much of Cape May, the amenities are Victorian era with updates, so the bathroom was nit ideal. But charming decor and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024