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Chalfonte Hotel

2.0 star property
Cape May Historic District offers the perfect blend of sunny beach days and genuine hospitality, with colorful umbrellas dotting the shoreline just steps away

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8.8 out of 10
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Bridal Suite | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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8.8 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Chalfonte Hotel is in Cape May Historic District, a walkable area in Cape May with great shopping. Washington Street Mall and Wildwood Boardwalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape May Beach and Sunset Beach. Morey's Piers and Easy Lynne Theater Company are also worth visiting. Visit our Cape May travel guide
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301 Howard St, Cape May, NJ, 08204

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall
    Washington Street Mall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • CPF3R8 The side of the new Cape May Convention Center, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
    Cape May Convention Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape May, New Jersey
    Cape May Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Cape May City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Colonial House
    Colonial House
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taco Caballito Tequileria
    6 min walk
  • The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar
    5 min walk
  • Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Cape May Peanut Butter Co.
    6 min walk
  • Out There Coffee
    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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Reviews

Chalfonte Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 503 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Marykate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Off season stay at the winter house. Everything was clean and well cared for, we had exactly what we expected. Would recommend and would stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in process. Great communication from staff. Nice room, clwan and well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, cozy room with comfortable bed. Traveled in Feb so it was very quiet. Only con was the room was very cold but I didn’t realize until too late that there was an electric heater. Felt very welcoming and safe. McKenna was very pleasant and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful and the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room . Staff strange and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Great place, friendly staff! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sherwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was thoroughly happy with the Chalfonte Hotel (though I actually stayed in the "Southern Quarters," which is next door as a sort of add-on to the original). The accommodations were built in 1876, so of course the rooms are smaller than people are used to now, the hotel doesn't have elevators, and travelers can hear things go bump in the night. The room still had old marble-topped desks! Check-in was easy. The "breakfast room" was pleasant. I was happily surprised to discover that parking (at least in March) was easily available in front of the building. The location in general was great--close to the Cape May downtown, within walking distance, really. Absolutely charming building, built in the Queen Anne style that is usual for Cape May. The building was old--that's part of the appeal--but the interiors didn't seem shabby, and everything was clean. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Karol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A little quirky but it is very old. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoys my stay at a historic hotel. Great food, live music at the King Edward bar on site.Close to beaches, restaurants, & shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Amenities
Very historic property! Excellent location great breakfast! Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Richard

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
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. I would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was truly enjoyable, starting with the lovely and helpful staff. Our room was clean, and we found the hotel itself to be historically very interesting. My husband and I enjoyed our time, meeting a few other guests who added to the visit's charm. We also had the pleasure of sharing the night with a wedding party that held their reception there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overall, close to the beach/boardwalk
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025