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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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan

Room options

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Classic Room

Classic Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Romantic Room

Romantic Room

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 Room

Presidential Room

Highlights

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

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Basic Room

Basic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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
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About the area

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 Wildwood Beach. Morey's Piers and Cape May Model Trains are also worth visiting.
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Map
301 Howard St, Cape May, NJ, 08204

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Colonial House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪A Ca Mia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Cricket Club - ‬5 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 property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 65 individually decorated rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra 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 lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1876
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Chalfonte Hotel?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chalfonte Hotel on 20 Jan 2026 start from AU$165.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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. 252 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 487 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at an historic inn. Clean, comfortable, and charming! I’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical hotel with excellent accommodations and staff. Unfortunately area parking is limited, no TVs and shared bathrooms for some units. Additionally no elevator. Breakfast is served for a fee and live music on most days. Beautiful lounges, dining room and porches. Excellent place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mirasol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being able to experience to live shortly at this historic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very charming and centrally located down town. will stay here again as well as family have been staying here for many years.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

There was no TV or hair dryer, which was probably stated in the description so it’s my fault for not realizing. Otherwise it was a very great stay! Super clean rooms and close to the beach and Washington Street Mall!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint place. Clean and charming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shops and restaurants were in walking distance! Also the beach! There wasn't a kitchen in our room or my friends room. It was a nice historic hotel and a fair price. Our only complaint was not knowing there was two booked weddings during our stay. Which limited our access to the restaurant and bar in the hotel. So we learned a lesson about CapeMay, September is wedding season there. Not the hotels fault, but we will ask next time if they are having big events.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cool hotel. The location was perfect - halfway between the shopping and the beach - and the atmosphere was really nice. The hotel is definitely older but in that intangible historic way. We had a small room for a quick weekend getaway and it was just perfect. It seems like they are slowly renovating throughout the hotel so I hope they don't strip away the character. The small winding hallways and the peculiar room layouts (including small closets and sinks in the bedrooms) all made the place that much more unique. I felt that I was on the set of an old movie. The Magnolia Room is closed for the season but the King Edward Bar was really a hidden gem. The food was phenomenal (my wife is vegetarian and they had some good options) - he pimento cheese, cauliflower risotto, and roasted oysters were all excellent - but the kitchen closes early. We stopped by both nights and it looked dead but was absolutely PACKED for the late night crowd. What a fun hotel, I am definitely going to make this my base whenever I am staying in Cape May.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful Victorian property full of classic charm. Its location is convenient to multiple options such as dining, shopping and beach time. The staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed our stay at the Chalfonte Hotel. It felt like a step back in time in some ways, which was a nice change of pace. I loved that our family was provided an umbrella and chairs at the beach, which was included in the price of our stay. It was within an easy walk to the beach and the local Cape May establishments. The staff was lovely and very helpful. I would definitely look into staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the Victorian-era design and charm of the Chalfonte, especially the wrap-around balcony with rocking chairs and tables. It was an easy walk from the hotel to the Convention Center and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025