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The Dormer House

3.5 star property

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$294
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

Explore the area

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800 Columbia Avenue, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

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

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cape May

At The Dormer House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall. 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. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Cape May Historic District B&B include Cape May Convention Hall and Sunset Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Colonial House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fins Bar & Grille - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Madison's Bakery - ‬6 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dormer House?

As of 9 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dormer House on 21 June 2026 start from AU$294, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 417 out of 558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 558 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place Simple and quiet Breakfast was very good People staying there where all nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely breakfast- wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Lovely place absolutely love it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful up kept place with delicious breakfasts and cookies Very Victorian!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent friendly staff. Very clean room and great parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and food were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Dormer House staff were warm and welcoming and room was spotless. Huge, delicious breakfast served daily along with tea and cookies each afternoon. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

jeff

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

8/10 Good

Joel

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

8/10 Good

Julie

The staff was wonderful. The breakfasts were delicious. We loved the common areas and thought they were nicely decorated for Christmas. The outdoor Christmas decorations were great too.The location was perfect and walkable to everything we did. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The ambiance was exceptional, the decor was beautiful. Afternoon tea and treats were delicious and much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall nice experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nancy, the hostess, welcomed us as we checked in. The room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn keeper Nancy us just a joy to work with, she is always helpful and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, friendly people, and excellent breakfasts. Would recommend for a weekend visit or longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable accommodations, and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All in all, a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay, breakfast was fantastic, tea was lovely, and the location was so convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Walt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anne Cristen

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