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Chalfonte Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel near Cape May Beach

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Exterior
A historic building with a sign reading "Chai Fountain." It features a white facade with green shutters, multiple balconies with ornate railings, and green striped awnings over the entrances.
Interior
Comfort Cottage
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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301 Howard St, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪6 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
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room

Queen Premium

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Romantic Room

Bridal Suite

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

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Presidential Room

Presidential Suite

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

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Basic Room

Full Euro

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

Queen Twin Euro

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room

Queen Full Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall. Colonial House and Cape May Convention Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Colonial House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fins Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪A Ca Mia - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Chalfonte Hotel

Victorian hotel near Cape May Beach
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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includes taxes & fees
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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. 284 out of 541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 541 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marykate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Off season stay at the winter house. Everything was clean and well cared for, we had exactly what we expected. Would recommend and would stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a quick over night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cozy stay! We loved the room and the location of the hotel is phenomenal. Even though it was off season, we found more than enough to do and the hotel’s proximity to everything was great! Definitely will stay here again if we ever come back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, beautiful property. Minor upgrades on appliances!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in process. Great communication from staff. Nice room, clwan and well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Charming and historic, great location. Responsive staff. We stayed in off season, in the off season Amex, which had a small common space with microwave, dining table and kettle- convenient for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
When making reservations for the Chalfonte hotel during the off season, be aware you are not staying in the actual hotel. The reservations are for their winter accommodations next door. It is a small hotel with staff available by phone. There was no daily maid service during my stay.It was clean and comfortable and quiet. Parking is on the street only.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No staff was seen duro
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room . Staff strange and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, cozy room with comfortable bed. Traveled in Feb so it was very quiet. Only con was the room was very cold but I didn’t realize until too late that there was an electric heater. Felt very welcoming and safe. McKenna was very pleasant and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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