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Chalfonte Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel near Washington Street Mall

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Exterior
Interior
Old Laundry Cottage | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Old Laundry Cottage | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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

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Queen Euro | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Euro

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Premium | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Premium

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

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Bridal Suite | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bridal Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Suite | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Full Euro | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Euro

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Twin Euro | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Twin Euro

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Full Suite | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Full Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 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
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬6 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.

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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

More

  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Chalfonte Hotel?

As of Jan 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chalfonte Hotel on Feb 5, 2026 start from $112.49, 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 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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 490 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Spotless, very charming room, easy check in. But I desperately need another harsher. This stand alone addicted on the back of the house is not serviceable in this weather without an additional heater to to the one supplied. I’ve slept in my overcoat and an hat all night long.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Damian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In an excellent location. Within walking distance to shopping and dining. It is an older hotel which has some charm but it could use a facelift. We also had issues with the bathroom drain not draining.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and check-out
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathiana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

jennifer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not recommend this to anyone. The staircase (no elevator) is far too steep and narrow to be considered safe. Our room was very dirty with chipping paint and cobwebs all over the ceiling. Walls very thin, we could hear the family next to us crystal clear. And the very loud bar just below our room made for sleeping impossible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
na
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoys my stay at a historic hotel. Great food, live music at the King Edward bar on site.Close to beaches, restaurants, & shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shops and restaurants were in walking distance! Also the beach! There wasn't a kitchen in our room or my friends room. It was a nice historic hotel and a fair price. Our only complaint was not knowing there was two booked weddings during our stay. Which limited our access to the restaurant and bar in the hotel. So we learned a lesson about CapeMay, September is wedding season there. Not the hotels fault, but we will ask next time if they are having big events.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, the room was super clean! The chalfonte is right within walking distance of everything in Cape May. Affordable rooms and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David, Santa Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the large amount of common area seating including a lovely wrap around porch. There was a dearth of horizontal surfaces in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Therese

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
air conditioning as basic amenity. no TV/mini fridge/microwave in rooms. convenient to the mall and the beach but no direct view. while we enjoyed the historic hotel overall, was not quite a fan of all the stairs to the rooms and lack of dependable nearby (free) parking, especially with all the scheduled events/weddings at the hotel. On a positive note, dinner at the magnolia room restaurant was amazing. fried chicken was most definitely worth the hype.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lou anne

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convivial atmosphere- takes you back to another era
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Victorian charm

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very historic property! Excellent location great breakfast! Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

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
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

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with partner
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

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025