Chalfonte Hotel

Victorian hotel near Washington Street Mall

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

Old Laundry Cottage | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

301 Howard St, Cape May, NJ, 08204

Place, Washington Street Mall
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Cape May Convention Hall
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Cape May Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Euro

Good

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Queen Premium

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Bridal Suite

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Presidential Suite

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Full Euro

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Queen Twin Euro

Excellent

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Queen Full Suite

Exceptional

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Cape May

Cape May Historic District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cape May Historic District hotel, you'll find Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. Colonial House and Cape May Convention Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

Washington Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Cape May Convention Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Colonial House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬6 min walk
‪Out There Coffee - ‬6 min walk
‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬6 min walk
‪Kohr's Bros - ‬7 min walk
‪The Cricket Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Chalfonte Hotel

Victorian hotel near Washington Street Mall

WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Victorian Cape May hotel is smoke free.

65 guestrooms or units

3 levels

Built in 1876

Umbrellas for the beach

Front desk (limited hours)

No smoking on site

Chalfonte Hotel offers 65 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Similar properties

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$125 nightly

Dec 24 - Dec 25

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Accessibility

No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Air conditioning
Heating
Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

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

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 and debit 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 Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Chalfonte Hotel Hotel

Chalfonte Hotel Cape May

Chalfonte Hotel Hotel Cape May

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chalfonte Hotel to the airport?

Chalfonte Hotel is 6 mi (15-min drive) away from the Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Chalfonte Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chalfonte Hotel.

How close is Chalfonte Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Cape May Beach and 11.1 mi (26-min drive) from Wildwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Chalfonte Hotel offer free breakfast?

Chalfonte Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Chalfonte Hotel?

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

What time is check-in at Chalfonte Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Chalfonte Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Chalfonte Hotel have a pool?

Chalfonte Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Chalfonte Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Chalfonte Hotel to downtown Cape May?

Chalfonte Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Cape May.

Chalfonte Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Sep 7, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bad hotel in a great area. Arrived to find sand all over floors (hadn't been vacuumed), doors that wouldn't close, and loud machine(s) in room above whirring all night long. Definitely would NOT recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Traveled with family

Sep 1, 2025

There was no TV or hair dryer, which was probably stated in the description so it’s my fault for not realizing. Otherwise it was a very great stay! Super clean rooms and close to the beach and Washington Street Mall!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Aug 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Aug 31, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Aug 29, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with partner

Aug 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful historical hotel with excellent accommodations and staff. Unfortunately area parking is limited, no TVs and shared bathrooms for some units. Additionally no elevator. Breakfast is served for a fee and live music on most days. Beautiful lounges, dining room and porches. Excellent place.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Aug 25, 2025

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Aug 19, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvie

Traveled with family

Aug 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wonderful staff Very clean Not so easy to find parking spot Room in third floor not mentioned Very small room for 3 adults

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Aug 15, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Traveled with partner

Aug 15, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Very thin walls, rug in room was covered in sand, ceiling fan was on with no way to turn it off the whole trip. Could hear the room next to us being intimate every night and they were not loud

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with family

Aug 12, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

We chose a room based on a photo during the reservation but the room turned out to have a different configuration. The room was comfortable. Good a/c. We had to evacuate one night at10:50pm due to fire alarm but fire dept personnel let us back in a half hour or so later. Self serve water and coffee are available downstairs everyday. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. Hotel is a few blocks from the beach, restaurants and the Washington st mall, so good location if you don’t mind walking a little.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURA, West Islip

Traveled with partner

Aug 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was clean and quiet. Located close to the beach and town!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rico

Traveled with family and small children

Aug 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The parking was a inconvenience

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Traveled with group

Aug 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Old fashioned Victorian charm. An excellent staff who went out of their way to help make guests feel cared for

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Aug 4, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with family and small children

Aug 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel room was great, the downstairs bar had nice music too. Note that this hotel does provide any beach towels but they do offer beach umbrellas.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

Aug 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

There was not enough parking. Last night, in the rain, I had to park 2 streets over (Franklin and Kearney).There is not an elevator, and its tough if your put on the third floor. I understand victorian charm, but the place needs updated. There was a humming/buzzing sound-not sure what that was. I noticed a little peeling paint. I did not eat in the restaurant, so I can't comment on that. The shame of it is the property is rather conveniently located. Also, at least in my room, no fridge or tv, and only one ice machine in the whole place on the first floor. Again, being on the third floor makes this a little inconvenient. No offense, but I was glad to leave today.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Traveled with family

Jul 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Historic character. Best porch around.Very friendly, helpful staff. Clean. Great music performances King Edward Bar. Won't stay anywhere else in Cape May

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family

Jul 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice overall, close to the beach/boardwalk

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Jul 30, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group

Jul 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful stay at an historic inn. Clean, comfortable, and charming! I’ll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanine

Traveled with family

Jul 23, 2025

Overall run down. There is only air conditioning ( window units) in the rooms. Boiling hot in lobby and hallways. Run by kids. I will not return to this hotel. Although I e block from the beach. The air conditioning unit had trouble keeping the room cold. The bathroom was hot because of poor air conditioning

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Godwin

Traveled with family

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Victorian era hotel with some modern amenities. Pros: - The staff were friendly and accommodating. - Loved the complimentary beach equipment rental - and cleanliness. Cons: - Lights flickered and - wifi did not work in our room. - At some point during our stay, the water dispenser in the lobby broke and was not replaced.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025