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Chalfonte Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Cape May

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Exterior
Interior
Romantic Room
Comfort Cottage | Terrace/patio
Comfort Cottage | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$401
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept

Explore the area

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301 Howard St, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room

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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Premium Room

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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Romantic Room

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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Presidential Room

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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Deluxe Room

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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Basic Room

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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Family Room

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

About the area

Cape May

At Chalfonte Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Cape May Historic District hotel include Wildwood Boardwalk and Sunset Beach.

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetyme - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fins Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • Cape May Fish Market

About this property

Chalfonte Hotel

Victorian hotel in Cape May
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 complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers 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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1876
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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

Are there any beaches close to Chalfonte Hotel?

Yep, Chalfonte Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Cape May Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Chalfonte Hotel?

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chalfonte Hotel on 16 Sept 2025 start from AU$401.28, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chalfonte Hotel?

No, Chalfonte Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chalfonte Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chalfonte Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Chalfonte Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 434 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mirasol

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being able to experience to live shortly at this historic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely historic property; so clean and well maintained. The beds are very comfy and I particularly enjoy the in-room sinks separate from the bathroom, so convenient. The hosts are terrific, communicative, and helpful. They were super responsive when I accidentally locked myself out one evening. There is also a delightful shared cosy kitchen nook/ area with microwave, refrigerator, makings for coffee, tea- overall just a wonderful, special experience. I've already been back two more times after my first stay, and look forward to many more future visits to the Chalafonte!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very charming and centrally located down town. will stay here again as well as family have been staying here for many years.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kemraj

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main building was closed for off season, we were given a room in a house converted to a hotel, we can hear the neighbors talking, I hit my toes many times going to the bathroom, very disappointed, not what your website advertised, please review your hotels and confirm their services. I have to be careful with Expedia selection in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

KEVIN

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Booked this Hotel with the understanding that we would be staying in the Hotel. The morning of arrival, we were notified by phone that we would not be staying there but next to it at an alternate building. It was adequate but not what was paid for or explained to us when we booked it. Very questionable Business practices. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful one night stay in a quaint old victorian era hotel. We stayed in the Southern House which is used in winter time I guess. Nicely appointed old property reminescent of many years ago in downtown cape may, near the beach and convention hall. Definitely recommend if you dont mind winding stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed how close this hotel was to the Washington Street Mall and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Clean and nicely

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fumi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ez parking walking to shops restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was a nice size in the Southern Quarters of the Chalfonte hotel. The bathroom was beautiful. This is quite an old house and of course like any older home you don’t have a completely level floor, we kind of expect that. The one thing that was really disconcerting in the room was the antique dresser, which was leaning against the wall and had wheels on one side and not on the other so it was quite tilted, it gave the optical illusion that the room was sloping downward especially when lying on the bed. It was a beautiful antique and if that were fixed it would give a much better feel to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten

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

8/10 Good

rod

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical property. Only failing it took several minutes to get hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice off season stay. While I don’t mind, the booking site does not indicate that off season you are in a different building and the main hotel is closed. I was disappointed by that but we still had a nice stay. Great price, old building with character, and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024