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Congress Hall

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Cape May Beach

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Children's play area - outdoor
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Coffee shop
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Ocean Side)

  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side)

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side)

  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Town Side)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (South Wing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (South Wing)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ocean Side)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean Side)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Town Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Town Side)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cape May

On the beach.At this Cape May Historic District hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall, both within a 5-minute walk. Beach Ave and Cape May Stage are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Congress Hall

4-star beachfront hotel near Cape May Beach
Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Congress Hall like a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This Victorian Cape May hotel is smoke free.

  • 107 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1816
  • Nightclub
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Congress Hall offers 107 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cape May hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Congress Hall Sea Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome.

Additional fees will apply for smoking in guest rooms or for damages to guest rooms.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Congress Hall Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 721 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Congress Hall is a special place. We love coming back whenever we can.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selwyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This historic hotel has exceptional staff service and is beautifully appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

All staff friendly and very attentive. Very walkable to shopping and restaurants. Beach across street.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Only comment is the noise level outside and downstairs can be heard throughout the night. If your a light sleeper stay on the 4th Floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Amazing getaway

This was an amazing getaway for my husband and I. We absolutely enjoyed the area. The history of the hotel made it even more interesting. It was beautiful, comfortable and well maintained to the smallest detail. Absolutely stunning. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay ! We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were top notch. Our stay was wonderful. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that there was a fabulous spa onsite. Excellent choices for onsite restaurants too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and amenities. Staff was great, even moving our room when requested (due to noise near the main stairway). Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Our favorite place to go and eat or get a drink in Cape May, we finally stayed over and it did not disappoint! Classy place, just perfect place for my wife and I to relax and get away… Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with group
Beautiful and unique property. Loved the Christmas vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER, CALGARY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a beautiful hotel, and it was so magically decorated for Christmas!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walkable to Washington Street mall and many restaurants We stayed here during Christmas week andnit was beautifully decorated. The rooms were very clean and the turn down service was a nice surprise. I cannot wait to stay here agin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024