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Chalfonte Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Cape May

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Exterior
Interior
Comfort Cottage | Private kitchen
Comfort Cottage | Terrace/patio
Romantic Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Room

Queen Euro

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Room

Queen Premium

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Romantic Room

Bridal Suite

Highlights

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

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Presidential Room

Presidential Suite

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

Queen Full Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Basic Room

Full Euro

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Queen Twin Euro

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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 popular attractions can visit Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park. Cape May Model Trains and Cape May Market 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
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • Cape May Peanut Butter Co.

About this property

Chalfonte Hotel

Hotel near Cape May Beach
Located close to Washington Street Mall, 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

Languages

English

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Chalfonte Hotel?

As of Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chalfonte Hotel on Sept 14, 2025 start from CA $266.49, excluding 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?

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. 220 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 425 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Jeremy

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

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was great, the downstairs bar had nice music too. Note that this hotel does provide any beach towels but they do offer beach umbrellas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned Victorian charm. An excellent staff who went out of their way to help make guests feel cared for
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

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

Donna

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

Rico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was a inconvenience
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful happening hotel very close to the beach. Staff was very kind. They give you beach chairs with umbrellas, and fresh coffee in the morning. The only negative was the bed size. It was a bit difficult to sleep on a full size, so if thats an issue make sure you book a room with a queen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed how close this hotel was to the Washington Street Mall and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We chose a room based on a photo during the reservation but the room turned out to have a different configuration. The room was comfortable. Good a/c. We had to evacuate one night at10:50pm due to fire alarm but fire dept personnel let us back in a half hour or so later. Self serve water and coffee are available downstairs everyday. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. Hotel is a few blocks from the beach, restaurants and the Washington st mall, so good location if you don’t mind walking a little.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been traveling to cape may for decades. The Chalfonte staff was THE NICEST staff we have ever encountered. The room was perfect for us, and we were far enough away that we went to bed early and were unbothered by the music playing late into the night. The BEST part was the beach chairs and umbrellas that you get set up for you on the beach for being a Chalfonte guest. This was a perfect get away and we loved everything about Chalfonte!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Godwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Victorian era hotel with some modern amenities. Pros: - The staff were friendly and accommodating. - Loved the complimentary beach equipment rental - and cleanliness. Cons: - Lights flickered and - wifi did not work in our room. - At some point during our stay, the water dispenser in the lobby broke and was not replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely, welcoming stay

The owners are lovely; the historic hotel is charming, welcoming and super clean. The screened in porch off Room 1 was beautiful and much appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ez parking walking to shops restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanine

Overall run down. There is only air conditioning ( window units) in the rooms. Boiling hot in lobby and hallways. Run by kids. I will not return to this hotel. Although I e block from the beach. The air conditioning unit had trouble keeping the room cold. The bathroom was hot because of poor air conditioning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay both in and off season. Will definitely be coming back 😊💯
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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