Chalfonte Hotel

Victorian hotel within walking distance of Washington Street Mall

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December 2025

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January 2026

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Cape May Historic District is home to Chalfonte Hotel, where beach lovers can unwind with beach umbrellas and enjoy WiFi in the comfort of their room. Guests rave about the hotel's proximity to Cape May Beach and appreciate the helpful staff.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Beach umbrellas
Air conditioning
Limited hour front desk

$99 nightly

Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 18 - Dec 19

Tomorrow

Dec 19 - Dec 20

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Queen Euro

Good

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Queen Premium

Excellent

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Bridal Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Full Euro

Excellent

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Queen Twin Euro

Excellent

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Queen Full Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$117 nightly

Dec 21 - Dec 22

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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
Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 51 min drive
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬6 min walk
‪Out There Coffee - ‬6 min walk
‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬6 min walk
‪Kohr's Bros - ‬7 min walk
‪The Cricket Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Chalfonte Hotel

Chalfonte Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of Wildwood Boardwalk and Wildwoods Convention Center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 65 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

Beach nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Beach umbrellas

Facilities

Built in 1876
Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually decorated

Freshen up

Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free WiFi

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Chalfonte Hotel Hotel

Chalfonte Hotel Cape May

Chalfonte Hotel Hotel Cape May

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Chalfonte Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chalfonte Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Chalfonte Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gateway 26 Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Chalfonte Hotel like?

Chalfonte Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Washington Street Mall and 5 minutes' walk from Cape May Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Chalfonte Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

The property provides complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas for guests to enjoy the nearby beach. (24 reviews)
The on-site restaurant offered delicious food and convenient dining options with a charming atmosphere. (9 reviews)
Breakfast was outstanding and the food, including pancakes, was highly recommended. (6 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Room

Beach

Service staff

Cape

Location

Restaurant

Bed

Parking

Ambience

Live music

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 10, 2025

Great place, friendly staff! Loved it!

Glenn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 30, 2025

Reception and bar staff fabulous. Room quaint, clean and comfy.

Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 30, 2025

Immaculately clean room. Comfortable beds. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent location, free parking. We will be back!

Thomas A, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 28, 2025

I enjoys my stay at a historic hotel. Great food, live music at the King Edward bar on site.Close to beaches, restaurants, & shops.

Michael J, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 12, 2025

Very historic property! Excellent location great breakfast! Great staff!

Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 3, 2025

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.

Brandon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 30, 2025

Nice overall, close to the beach/boardwalk

Jeremy, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 17, 2025

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.

Adrianna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 29, 2025

Wonderful stay at an historic inn. Clean, comfortable, and charming! I’ll be back!

Karen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 11, 2025

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.

Jenna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 28, 2025

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.

Rhonda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 1, 2025

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!

Kristen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 24, 2025

Such a quaint place. Clean and charming

Donna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 31, 2025

Being able to experience to live shortly at this historic hotel

Mirasol, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 28, 2025

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.

Edwin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 3, 2025

very charming and centrally located down town. will stay here again as well as family have been staying here for many years.

Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 22, 2025

air conditioning as basic amenity. no TV/mini fridge/microwave in rooms. convenient to the mall and the beach but no direct view. while we enjoyed the historic hotel overall, was not quite a fan of all the stairs to the rooms and lack of dependable nearby (free) parking, especially with all the scheduled events/weddings at the hotel. On a positive note, dinner at the magnolia room restaurant was amazing. fried chicken was most definitely worth the hype.

Therese, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 27, 2025

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.

LISA, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 3, 2025

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.

Emily, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 13, 2025

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.

Adam, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 31, 2025

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.

Ronald, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 3, 2025

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!

ELIZABETH, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 16, 2025

Ez parking walking to shops restaurants.

Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 24, 2025

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.

chandana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 24, 2025

My daughter and granddaughter live in Cape May. Definitely my go to place. I’ve stayed twice now and it’s perfect for me considering price and location.

Kimberly, 4-night trip