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Chalfonte Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel near Washington Street Mall

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Exterior
Comfort Cottage | Living area
Bar (on property)
Interior
Comfort Cottage

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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301 Howard St, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room

Queen Euro

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room

Queen Premium

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room

Bridal Suite

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

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Presidential Room

Presidential Suite

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

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Basic Room

Full Euro

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Queen Twin Euro

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room

Queen Full Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Cape May

Cape May Historic District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cape May Historic District hotel, you'll find Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. Colonial House and Cape May Convention Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

  • ‪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

Victorian hotel near Washington Street Mall
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Victorian Cape May hotel is smoke free.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1876
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Chalfonte Hotel offers 65 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chalfonte Hotel to the airport?

Chalfonte Hotel is 6 mi (15-min drive) away from the Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Chalfonte Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chalfonte Hotel.

How close is Chalfonte Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Cape May Beach and 11.1 mi (26-min drive) from Wildwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Chalfonte Hotel offer free breakfast?

Chalfonte Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Chalfonte Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gateway 26 Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Chalfonte Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Chalfonte Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Chalfonte Hotel have a pool?

Chalfonte Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Chalfonte Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Chalfonte Hotel to downtown Cape May?

Chalfonte Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Cape May.

Chalfonte Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 499 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Spotless, very charming room, easy check in. But I desperately need another harsher. This stand alone addicted on the back of the house is not serviceable in this weather without an additional heater to to the one supplied. I’ve slept in my overcoat and an hat all night long.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building. Rooms are small, but just enough for what we needed. The staff were amazing. The several fireplaces going made it feel very cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful and the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice and very clean, only downside is the poor wi-fi signal stregth so much so that my mobil network was faster and the remote for the cable hooked up to tv wasn't connected to work the volume or power on/off the tv so I had to get up each time to do so.
Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David and Amy

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Travelled with partner
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

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adrianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is a small kitchen area with a fridge, coffee pot, and tea pot, no other amenities available. The room was warm which was nice with the cold winds outside. We did not interact with any staff members except via phone call and they were extremely friendly, we did visit during the off season which is why we didnt see any staff members, but the room was very clean and cozy. One thing to note is that this hotel and many others in this area are historic, so no elevators and many steps, very charming but if you are older or have balance or mobility issues just be cautious of where you book and ask for a first floor room when and if possible! Just a heads up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

Linda

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room reminded me of a servants quarters very small with nothing but the basics.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was lovely as usual!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald F

No kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025