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Chalfonte Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Cape May

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The Chalfonte Hotel in Cape May Historic District offers beach umbrellas for guests to relax by the water. Travelers appreciate the in-room WiFi and consistently praise the helpful staff. The hotel's location is just a short walk from Cape May Beach.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Queen Euro | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Euro

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bridal Suite | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bridal Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Suite | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Full Euro | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Euro

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
301 Howard St, Cape May, NJ, 08204

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
  • Emlen Physick Estate - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kohr's Bros - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪A Ca Mia - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Chalfonte Hotel

Hotel near Washington Street Mall
Located close to Cape May Beach, Chalfonte Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Beach umbrellas and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 65 individually decorated rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1876
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

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

Pets not 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

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

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Chalfonte Hotel Hotel
Chalfonte Hotel Cape May
Chalfonte Hotel Hotel Cape May

Frequently asked questions

Is Chalfonte Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chalfonte Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Chalfonte Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chalfonte Hotel located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Colonial House, Washington Street Mall, and Cape May Beach. Cape May Convention Hall and Fireman's Hall History Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Chalfonte Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 462 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time here and loved it! We will be back. Thank you for making this such a special trip for my special persons birthday
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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

LAURA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quiet. Located close to the beach and town!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Slawa

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a lovely historic hotel. Our stay was great. The staff is very hospitable and friendly. The rooms are very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very nice day at the shelf on hotel. The staff are lovely. The rooms were clean, and that charm of the Victorian style building and history were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

chandana

Vintage property with cool public spaces. Live music featuring very talented rhythm and blues. Restaurant is convenient. I was lucky with street parking and the beach umbrella and lounge chairs are a plus. The front desk was super helpful. They brought my bags up to my 3rd floor room. If you like the vintage feel this place a good choice. I will book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely historic hotel. Conveniently located and wonderfully maintained. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A

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

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

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay, truly a vintage hotel full of authentic charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was uniformly great. Decor is very Victorian! Not so great having to climb lots of stairs - no elevators. Plumbing fixtures in bathroom awful! Plumbing and electricity very dated throughout. Only 1 TV in the coffee room, they should also put 1 or 2 in the bar. Outdoor music fun and lively scene.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very convenient location, near everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

rod

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

10/10 Excellent

Corrado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and accommodating staff, terrific breakfast, nice small bar, walking distance to center of town and beach. Room was small but cute and comfortable. I look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
Nice location. Historical building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Chalfont definitely has old world charm! Clean rooms, comfy beds, huge porch. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you like old world history this historical hotel is for you. My visit was during off season so didn't get to experience the hotel in full swing. Had nice amenities for being an old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Antoinette

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No TV -which I neglected to read before booking. Not a B&B. Breakfast is a la carte. No fridge in room. I had to throw my very expensive leftovers away. They DO however, give a pass for beach valet service which is really great! Staff is nice. Would only stay again out of necessity though.
Room one wall
Other wall
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a historic hotel peaceful clise to so much. No clocks or television in the rooms, takes some getting used to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Darby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful exterior of the hotel and loved the historic aspect. Lovely bar and the breakfast we had was amazing! Highly recommend the pancakes! Only downside was the walls are REALLY thin. Would probably request to be on an upper floor if possible in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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