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The Inn of Cape May

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
$244
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

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7 Ocean St, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪136 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

City View Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ocean View Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

City View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Club Single Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Inn of Cape May

Hotel in Cape May Historic District
When you stay at this beach hotel you can enjoy umbrellas and sun loungers.
The Inn of Cape May offers 51 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cape May hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Inn of Cape May is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Ocean 7 - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
The Porch - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Ocean 7
  • The Porch

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per week
  • Resort fee: 7 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach towels
  • In-room safe
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 26 to September 05

Property is also known as

The Inn of Cape May Hotel
The Inn of Cape May Cape May
The Inn of Cape May Hotel Cape May

The Inn of Cape May Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 203 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming old hotel, steps to the beach and walkable to the downtown area. The staff was friendly and helpful and the food at the restaurant was good. The old cage elevator is very cool. Rooms are small but well appointed - only wished for more towel racks for wet towels and bathing suits. Loved the free beach pass/umbrellas/chairs!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Diamond

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is well kept, but still old. If you're looking for modern amenities, like elevators or streaming services in your room, you won't find them! But if you'd like a clean room, quaint feel and walking to all the historic district options, this is for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radoslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol Anne

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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was damaged. The ceiling was dropping plaster on the bed and entire room. Air condition did not work. Staff said we would get a refund and they would call us the next day. Still did not recieve a refund or a call
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

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

Historic experience

Wonderful staff. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. The building is historic and in the perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed the staff and food and drinks and entertainment. What I didn’t like was the bathroom needs some updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is smack dab in the center of everything BUT needs major updating. Our bathroom door wouldn’t close, we had to lift it to close. No hot water from the sink. No pressure at all in the shower. The window had rotten wood and didn’t close all the way. We had to walk up 3 flights of steps cause elevator only fit 2 people and had to wait for employees to bring you up. We understood the history of the place and ole world charm but some modern necessities need to be addressed. The room was clean but bare. The chair in the room was uncomfortable and falling apart. We had no where to lay down our bags cause there was no furniture. My phone wouldn’t charge all the way each night I believe cause the outlet failed. No wifi service at all or very weak. They need some boosters for higher rooms. The bed was ok but up against a wall with itchy sheets but that happens in many hotels. The parking is convenient but fills up fast. They gave us coupons for food/ drink and also beach tags. There was live music which was entertaining. Overall a positive experience just needs alot of TLC. Also not worth the money they asking for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nabeela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was live music outside while we ate dinner on the deck. The atmosphere was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eladia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

The staff was excellent and kind , we know it’s an old building but the door was hard to lock and unlock and there were spiders in our room upon arrival also. One of our pillows smelled so bad , and unclean we couldn’t use it. There are no curtains just blinds but our room faces the back streets with lights that could not be covered up completely- the hallway light was also visible under the huge gap in room. I was just surprised for what we were charged for one night. I guess I expected a bit higher standard. Maybe a better room?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chari

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you walk through the doors and are greeted by the super friendly, smiling staff , you are instantly transported to another gentler , peaceful time. Every single staff I encountered was friendly, smiling helpful. The lady at the front desk , I called her angel in my mind because that’s what she was , was so helpful. I loved Nicky who made my morning coffee . The room was clean , super clean , white and airy . As I descended the gorgeous stair of this lovely dowager hotel , I could feel myself transported back to the 1800s , I loved the drinks on the porch they were. delicious . Only regret .. leaving.i give this truly beautiful hotel 5 stars and I thank the staff for a memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, historic building and friendly staff but the room lacks furnishings like night stands and places to put things
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A bit overpriced.

Our visit to Cape May was amazing. The hotel's location could not be better; however, I felt the pictures were a bit misleading. I felt like I had no room for anything. I have to use my computer even though I was on vacation and I felt like I had nowhere to put my computer except for my lap while sitting in bed and then the Internet connection was horrible. I ended up going downstairs into the lobby and it worked great there. For the price, overall disappointed. The staff was great - no complaints. I realize it is a boutique hotel but had no room for suitcases to be put aside - felt a little overwhelmed coming into the room with just stuff everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The antiquity of the property was it charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the moment we arrived, it was a very pleasant day. We loved being able to park right across the street and get beach tags starting at 11 AM the day that we checked in. Our room was available early as well. The staff was very kind and we enjoyed the toiletries and white robes in the rooms. The lobby makes for a comfortable place to relax in the evening or on the wraparound porch. The location is fantastic and walkable to all of the main points of interest in Cape May. Would definitely recommend!
Lovby
View out of the room
Room on 4th floor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
I used to love coming here and had been staying here for 20 years. Every morning I went into the bathroom to wash over a basin pulled out from the wall, how it happened I have no idea, but it should have been repaired before the room was rented. The hook on the wall had been taken out and haphazardly installed again with the two Philips head screws hanging out of the holes. Room 401. It was quiet and the bedding and towels appeared to be clean. I ate there one night and the food was fine. The bartender, however, had no idea how to make some fairly standard drinks and the wait on the porch was sometimes terrible. I may go elsewhere next time. The beach tags and chair and umbrella have always been a plus with the room offer,however.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn grounds and atmosphere was very pleasant. Vintage feeling with modern outside fireplaces and couches. Pool located on a corner of loud busy street. We were most disappointed with the room. Bathroom sink tiny, no room for placing cosmetics etc. Bathroom door didn’t close Bare white walls with a hospital room feeling this was the 5th floor. Having to ask for a bellhop every time you use the mini antique elevator was a little annoying. Room walls were thin and you could hear much more than you needed to hear which was a complete disappointment. Breakfast on the porch was good as well as the staff service. The staff overall were very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Inn built in 1894. Across the street from the beach , wrap around front porch, pool, friendly and helpful staff . Close to shops and restaurants. I will most definitely be returning! Thank you for a wonderful stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025