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The Dormer House

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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800 Columbia Avenue, 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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Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cape May

At The Dormer House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, multilingual staff and a fireplace in the lobby. Added amenities include a water dispenser. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Cape May Historic District B&B, attractions include Wildwood Boardwalk and Wildwoods Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Colonial House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 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 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Elaine's Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Dormer House

As a guest of The Dormer House, you'll find multilingual staff, a fireplace in the lobby, and a water dispenser. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Cape May bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Dormer House offers 13 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Dormer House?

Yep, The Dormer House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Dormer House?

Yep, The Dormer House is a short 6-minute walk from Cape May Beach.

Does The Dormer House serve breakfast?

Yep, our visitors highly rate the free full breakfast here! It's the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dormer House?

No, The Dormer House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dormer House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Dormer House?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Dormer House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 521 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 521 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 521 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 521 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 521 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Nancy was amazing and kind. Breakfast was great! Perfect way to kick off the Christmas season. Another point is that they have their own parking lot!!!! So important especially being there on the busiest weekend. Loved it all ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Lovely place absolutely love it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Dormer House is one of our favorite places to stay. Nancy is always very accommodating and understanding. It's a pleasure dealing with her.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne Cristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved the house and staff were very friendly. We stayed in the Sleigh room and felt that the room could use some updates. Overall stay was pleasant and the food and cookies were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nancy is the only one we met and she is the best. She was so friendly, kind and accommodating. She was happy and a joy to meet and talk to. The room was very clean. The parlor is beautiful. The rooms and entire place is warm. The food was delicious. The amenities of tea, coffee and cookies were perfect. Can’t ask for a better place. Great location and easy free parking as well. We had a great time with a stay. PS. My only wish was a curtain or shower door,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Linda and Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nancy and staff were fantastic!very accommodating and even recommended a better room for us! Breakfast absolutely delicious! Rooms were clean- just a bit dated. We would absolutely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the food and parking were fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were clean. Angie was courteous and mad our stay very pleasant. The complementary breakfast was delicious and took the worry out of choosing another place to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ERCAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent, and the food was spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nancy and the staff at The Dormer House were so very welcoming! My room was perfect and spotless, and the breakfasts were amazing. Tea & fresh baked cookies in the afternoon were such a nice treat. I’ll definitely be returning for another peaceful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a wonderful stay at the Dormer House. It is conveniently located between the beach and Washington Mall. The front porch has rockers and a beautiful neighborhood view. Angie was an amazing host. She made the most delicious breakfasts and cookies. We requested a room change and she was extremely accommodating. The beds were pretty comfortable but the pillows could be better. You are guaranteed a peaceful stay at the Dormer House in lovely Cape May.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haydelis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Lovely

We stay every fall and are happy each year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all helpful and friendly. The breakfast is always fresh and delicious. Parking is behind house private and the rooms are kept very clean. I e been coming here for years.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Southampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband & I enjoyed our 4 night stay at the Dormer House. The location was within easy walking distance of the center of Cape May, and the on-site parking was much appreciated. Nancy and her staff were delightful, especially during the breakfast hour. The food was delicious and served with a smile. I would highly recommend staying at Dormer House when in Cape May.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

A perfect stay in the heart of Cape May

This is a charming bed-and-breakfast right in the heart of historic Cape May. Very easy to walk to the shops and restaurants on Washington Street. Also an easy walk to the beach. Everything is so nice.
Antique rose room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean facilities and very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antione

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

A Terrific Place to Stay

What a great stay we had at the Dormer House! The historical house is well cared for & so charming. The parking is easily accessible. The room was clean and inviting. Breakfast was on the enclosed porch & over the course of 3 mornings we enjoyed a beautiful & filling meal (Dietary provisions were made for several guests) However, the true standout here is the staff. Everyone is very friendly and ready to suggest a restaurant or supply more towels. We'll will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rajan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Victorian building, clean facility, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025