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The Dormer House

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, a short walk to Washington Street Mall

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Free WiFi

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

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Separate bedroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

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Separate bedroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

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Separate sitting area
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Separate bedroom
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

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Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
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Separate bedroom
Fan
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Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

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Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

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Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Heating
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

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Separate sitting area
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Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

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Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
800 Columbia Avenue, Cape May, NJ, 08204

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 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 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Dormer House

Bed & breakfast near Washington Street Mall
The Dormer House provides amenities like free full breakfast and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a water dispenser, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Dormer House have amenities such as free WiFi.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February, and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Dormer House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dormer House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dormer House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dormer House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dormer House located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Colonial House, Washington Street Mall, and Cape May Beach. Fireman's Hall History Museum and Cape May City Hall are also within 5 minutes.

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The Dormer House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 418 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Central location, friendly people, and excellent breakfasts. Would recommend for a weekend visit or longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Easy check in, convenient parking, great location-everywhere we went was in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, comfortable accommodations, and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nancy and Angie were so gracious. The Dormer House is in a great location, is quite comfortable, and has wonderful breakfasts. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Everything we were looking for. Thank you very much for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Stayed here last year. Very clean. Breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice room with sitting area and bathroom with walk-in shower. Very comfortable king size bed. Great location for walking to washington street mall and beach, convention center and many restaurants. Can park once and walk but also easy drives to birding, wineries, brewery and distillery.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

All the housekeepers were excellent. They were friendly and were very helpful. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Afternoon cookies were a delightful treat along with tea. The room was comfortable and clean. The property was quiet and relaxing. We will definitely visit again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The staff was amazing. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious! It is a lovely old home! I loved my suite! The steps are not for the faint of heart but I’m 64 I did fine
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

We loved the ambiance of the Dormer House. It is so quaint! The water pressure in the shower wasn’t great, but overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We hope to return one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Dormer house itself shows its age and may not suite the younger crowd, but evokes a gentile atmosphere of the Victorian era very pleasant for those who appreciate that age.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The Innkeeper was a joy to speak with and very accommodating. She was so helpful and a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The Dormer house was very nice to stay at for our anniversary. We were there around Christmastime and it was so cutely decorated. Just a feel-good vacation and place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Very enjoyable stay with a delightful staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Just an all-around wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Wonderful staff and breakfasts!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Awesome place and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Breakfast was homemade and tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Very nice B&B. An 1899 building decorated for the holidays like out of a Hallmark movie. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Clean and comfortable , good breakfast .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Great location, good value and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Perfect location and reasonably priced. Like much of Cape May, the amenities are Victorian era with updates, so the bathroom was nit ideal. But charming decor and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Breakfast was amazing! Very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Close to Dining, Beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024