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Congress Hall

4.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool, near Washington Street Mall

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Front of property - evening/night
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Ocean Side)

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side) | Terrace/patio

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Town Side)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (South Wing)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (South Wing)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ocean Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean Side)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Town Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ, 08204

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape May City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Congress Hall

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Cape May Beach
Located close to Washington Street Mall, Congress Hall provides a nightclub, a poolside bar, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beach cabanas, and beach massages. Indulge in a Swedish massage, aromatherapy, and a body treatment at Congress Hall Sea Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like beach yoga. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 107 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Pig Tavern

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1816
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees will apply for smoking in guest rooms or for damages to guest rooms.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 8 AM to 6:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Congress Hall
Congress Hall Cape May
Congress Hall Hotel
Congress Hall Hotel Cape May
Hall Congress
Congress Hall Hotel
Congress Hall Cape May
Congress Hall Hotel Cape May

Frequently asked questions

Does Congress Hall have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Congress Hall pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Congress Hall?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Congress Hall?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Congress Hall?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Congress Hall located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cape May Historic District hotel is just steps from Beach Ave and Cape May Beach. Cape May Rotary Park and Washington Street Mall are also within 5 minutes.

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Congress Hall Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice staff, great spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had great few days there!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aljhin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to go to
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely amazing. Everything you could need is in walking distance. The only downside is it’s not very stroller friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always perfection. My favorite hotel in the world. Thank you for another wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Convenient location. Room was clean. Ambience was wonderful. Staff were attentive and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic old beach property. Beautiful and well staffed. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant. Scallops were our favorite. Quick access to shopping area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selwyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This historic hotel has exceptional staff service and is beautifully appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that there was a fabulous spa onsite. Excellent choices for onsite restaurants too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cogan, Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the vibe of the place. Somewhat old-fashioned.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough good things about this property and Cape May in general. The Congress Hotel and was in history and proudly on display. The
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love congress hall. It’s amazing anytime of year and not just the summer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jpd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I have stayed here many times. It’s top of the line service every time. I personally love the soaking tubs in almost every room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay ! We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Our favorite place to go and eat or get a drink in Cape May, we finally stayed over and it did not disappoint! Classy place, just perfect place for my wife and I to relax and get away… Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

STUART

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent! The only concern was that there was often too much noise in the hallways at night and that should’ve been controlled by staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025