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Chalfonte Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel near Cape May Beach

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

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, Cape May Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪6 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bridal Suite | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bridal Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Suite | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Presidential Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Queen Twin Euro

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall. Colonial House and Cape May Convention Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Colonial House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape May City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Madison's Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Chalfonte Hotel

Victorian hotel near Cape May Beach
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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The price is $134
May 6 - May 7
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

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.

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 3.1 mi (9-min drive) from Sunset 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. 267 out of 511 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 511 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 511 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 511 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 511 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

David, Brick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room . Staff strange and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cozy stay! We loved the room and the location of the hotel is phenomenal. Even though it was off season, we found more than enough to do and the hotel’s proximity to everything was great! Definitely will stay here again if we ever come back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a quick over night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You ask how the kitchen was for cooking? What kitchen?The only amenity offered was a set up for morning coffee or tea. What good is it when neither milk, nor half & half nor artificial creamer were present. There is so little security that the front door of the building does not lock. Just because this building is owned by Chalfont does not allow them to pretend that the experience is the same. "You get what you pay for still rings true."
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a nice stay at the Chalfonte. We didn't realize when we booked that the main hotel was closed for the season, but it was easy enough to find the Southern quarters and check in. It seemed like it was a bit not secure given the lack of staff and the method of retrieving our keys (envelopes out on the table with names on them and keys inside), but overall things worked out. The room was really hot during the middle of the night and there wasn't a way to change it without impacting all of the other rooms, but that's part of the charm of an old hotel! I enjoyed reading the Chalfonte history book from the nightstand!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming room and very clean. Found street parking right outside. Room was right next to a kitchen area, and I noticed coffee perking there as we were leaving. TV was great. Temperatures were artic that night, and the heating was noisy enough to disturb one person's sleep. The location in Cape May is only a few blocks from the mall...easy walking. Considering the location and the nice room, this was an absolute steal...exceptionally good value. We agreed it would be where we try to stay next December if available.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Karol

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A little quirky but it is very old. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Deirdre

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
One front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Another person seemed helpful at the time, but did not follow through on addressing the electrical issue in my room. Charming historical hotel. Great little bar right in the hotel. Very pretty lobby with fireplaces and seating.
View from third floor window
Bar sign
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were wonderful…off season presented limited amenities. Poor coffee service in the morning…would like to stay “in season”
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building. Rooms are small, but just enough for what we needed. The staff were amazing. The several fireplaces going made it feel very cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful and the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice and very clean, only downside is the poor wi-fi signal stregth so much so that my mobil network was faster and the remote for the cable hooked up to tv wasn't connected to work the volume or power on/off the tv so I had to get up each time to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location was wonderful. The inn is A little noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Immaculately clean room. Comfortable beds. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent location, free parking. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception and bar staff fabulous. Room quaint, clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David and Amy

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cool hotel. The location was perfect - halfway between the shopping and the beach - and the atmosphere was really nice. The hotel is definitely older but in that intangible historic way. We had a small room for a quick weekend getaway and it was just perfect. It seems like they are slowly renovating throughout the hotel so I hope they don't strip away the character. The small winding hallways and the peculiar room layouts (including small closets and sinks in the bedrooms) all made the place that much more unique. I felt that I was on the set of an old movie. The Magnolia Room is closed for the season but the King Edward Bar was really a hidden gem. The food was phenomenal (my wife is vegetarian and they had some good options) - he pimento cheese, cauliflower risotto, and roasted oysters were all excellent - but the kitchen closes early. We stopped by both nights and it looked dead but was absolutely PACKED for the late night crowd. What a fun hotel, I am definitely going to make this my base whenever I am staying in Cape May.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adrianna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is a small kitchen area with a fridge, coffee pot, and tea pot, no other amenities available. The room was warm which was nice with the cold winds outside. We did not interact with any staff members except via phone call and they were extremely friendly, we did visit during the off season which is why we didnt see any staff members, but the room was very clean and cozy. One thing to note is that this hotel and many others in this area are historic, so no elevators and many steps, very charming but if you are older or have balance or mobility issues just be cautious of where you book and ask for a first floor room when and if possible! Just a heads up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint old Timey BnB style hotel. Fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025