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The Dormer House

3.5 star property
3.5-star B&B near Washington Street Mall

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

  • 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

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Dormer House

3.5-star B&B near Washington Street Mall
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.

Languages

English

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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.

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. 307 out of 418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 418 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the courteous nature of the inn keeper and staff. The property was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quite and relaxing. Good breakfasts every day
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Giovanni

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Byron

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

Winter in Cape May

The house is beautiful. The room was spacious and clean. I wish the breakfast was more health conscious and used better ingredients and products. Other than that it is a very nice place. Very convenient to everywhere. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Donna

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have been to about 8 to 10 bed-and-breakfast. This is the only time they did not have any type of in keeper on site. I did not like they had one choice of breakfast and the room that we sat in was freezing cold.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dormer House is perfectly situated between shopping and beach areas. Thoroughly enjoyed the home’s holiday decor, Victorian atmosphere, and coziness of our room. Beautiful, bright room to enjoy the wonderfully prepared breakfasts. Special afternoon treats awaited us when we returned from the day’s activities out and about.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was homemade and tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely property Well kept and cozy We had the suite and enjoyed the jacuzzi tub And room was spacious Only downfall is 3rd floor would not be good for elderly or anyone who has a hard time with stairs. The breakfast was also very good. We will definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jodie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It would have been nice to be greeted by the innkeeper instead of just sent emails and told to pick up your keys from the table and leave them there when you check out. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald, LITITZ

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice B&B. An 1899 building decorated for the holidays like out of a Hallmark movie. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Beautiful Christmas Decorations and music playing. Breakfast’s are delicious! Nice and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

2 Day Getaway

Nancy and the girls did a great job in making sure everything was super clean. The breakfasts were over the top also.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was amazing! Very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our visit and hope to return during other seasons.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024