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Chalfonte Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel near Washington Street Mall

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Exterior
Bridal Suite | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bridal Suite | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Old Laundry Cottage | Living area
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
301 Howard St, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Premium | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Premium

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bridal Suite

Bridal Suite | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bridal Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite | Living area

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Queen Full Suite

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

Queen Full Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Full Euro | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Euro

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Queen Twin Euro

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

Queen Twin Euro

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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
  • 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 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetyme - ‬7 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.

Languages

English

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Exterior

The Cape

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 237 reviews
$164 nightly
The price is $189
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Total includes 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

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 Jun 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chalfonte Hotel on Jun 8, 2025 start from $227.49, 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 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. 208 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 397 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

rod

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical property. Only failing it took several minutes to get hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice off season stay. While I don’t mind, the booking site does not indicate that off season you are in a different building and the main hotel is closed. I was disappointed by that but we still had a nice stay. Great price, old building with character, and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay both in and off season. Will definitely be coming back 😊💯
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean upon arrival. They definitely need to invest in some updated heating options though. Our room was between 51-55 degrees the entire time. It should not be that cold in there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Southern quarters are small I would recommend only two people and the sink was not in the bathroom. Otherwise everything was clean and painless. My fiancee and I had a great weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed in the Southern Quarters over Christmas. The cottage had heat but our room never warmed up above 57 degrees. The staff did provide a space heater that we put in the bathroom. The cottage had a small kitchen with a coffee maker, microwave, and refrigerator. Overall we had a very pleasant time in Cape May. Yes the room was cold but very comfortable. It made for a a memorable Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very nice, everything was exactly what we wanted. Our only complaint is that since there is a bar attached to the property, it got a bit noisy at night. Would stay again, though!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeRoy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an amazing experience only downside was we couldn’t stay longer. Easy check in and check out. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Decent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything everywhere was a winter wonderland 🎄I definitely will be returning and be staying at the Chalfonte.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds..lots of cool cubby hole rooms on the main floor - tons of gorgeous antiques throughout. Great History.

4/10 Poor

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't speak for warmer weather, but we stayed in December. The main hotel was closed, which we were not told when booking. We were looking for the Christmas experience. There was no contact with any hotel staff. We stayed in what they called the Southern Quarters, a separate building that housed 6 rooms. Even though the room had heat it was very cold. We were very cold all night. The floors were like ice. The bathroom was freezing! I don't think there was any heat in there. I would not recommend staying here in the cold weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor, Somers

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Although only part of the hotel is opened this time of year, I enjoyed this lovely clean , quiet property perfect for my visit to Cape May.I look forward to a return stay when this charming hotel is fully opened with it's restaurant and rocking chair porch ..a step back in time...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay was pleasant

We had a wonderful couple days in Cape May. Chalfonte was nice but we weren't in the main building due to it being closed for the season. Would like to stay again but in the actual hotel next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the welcome handwritten envelope—loved everything. I am very appreciative and honored to have had these 2 nights at this most historical location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Janemarie

We didn’t know what to expect but the hotel was lovely. The staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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