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Chalfonte Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel within walking distance of Washington Street Mall

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Interior
1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Air conditioning
  • Limited hour front desk
The current price is HK$1,503
HK$1,723 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

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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1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Room

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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1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Presidential Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

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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1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

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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1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

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

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

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

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
DONE

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
  • Hairdryer (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 lifts.
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 on-site 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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Beach
Service staff
Cape
Location
Restaurant
Bed
Ambience
Live music
Parking

What guests liked

  • The property offers complimentary beach passes with chairs and umbrellas, providing a convenient and enjoyable beach experience for guests. (23 reviews)
  • Breakfast was outstanding and the food, including pancakes, was highly recommended. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Room was clean and quiet. Located close to the beach and town!
LAURA, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice overall, close to the beach/boardwalk
Jeremy, 6-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Jenny, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Old fashioned Victorian charm. An excellent staff who went out of their way to help make guests feel cared for
james, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay at an historic inn. Clean, comfortable, and charming! I’ll be back!
Karen, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

It’s a lovely historic hotel. Our stay was great. The staff is very hospitable and friendly. The rooms are very clean.
Slawa, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Such a quaint place. Clean and charming
Donna, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Being able to experience to live shortly at this historic hotel
Mirasol, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 Good

The parking was a inconvenience
Rico, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

I enjoyed how close this hotel was to the Washington Street Mall and the beach.
Haley, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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.
Michelle, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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.
Godwin, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

Ez parking walking to shops restaurants.
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Barbara, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

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
Jeanine, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to stay both in and off season. Will definitely be coming back 😊💯
Gregory, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay!
Joanne, 1-night trip