Grand Hotel of Cape May

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $187
$163 nightly
$187 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

2 Double Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View, Ground Floor Exterior Entrance

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Side Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bi-level Townhouse Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, Kitchenette, Ocean & Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 King Bed with Sofa Bed Suite, Kitchenette, Sundeck View Exterior Entrance

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View, Exterior Entrance

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, No View or Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape May

With a stay at Grand Hotel of Cape May in Cape May, you'll be on the waterfront, steps from Cape May Beach and a 2-minute drive from Washington Street Mall. .This hotel is 7.4 mi (12 km) from Wildwood Boardwalk and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Sunset Beach.

What's nearby

  • Beach Ave - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Colonial House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Washington Street Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Carney's On The Beach - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪A Ca Mia - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Original Fudge Kitchen - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel of Cape May

Grand Hotel of Cape May offers 163 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels, first-run movies, and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 163 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a nightclub, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at E.M. Hemingway's serving guests of Grand Hotel of Cape May. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Cape May? This hotel has 17000 square feet (1579 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11:30 AM.
E.M. Hemingway's - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 21 for adults and USD 12 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • E.M. Hemingway's

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (17,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • First-run movies
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 12 to May 23:
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 21 for adults, and USD 12 to 12 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Cape May
Grand Cape May
Grand Hotel Of Cape May
Grand Hotel of Cape May Hotel
Grand Hotel of Cape May Cape May
Grand Hotel of Cape May Hotel Cape May

Grand Hotel of Cape May Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for a quick visit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the indoor pool and the Hemingway restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and solid recommendation for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Asad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing for families
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, heated pool, nice lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place really nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay convenient to the beach badges chairs umbrella included 2 pools 1 indoor and 1 outside which was great because the ocean was cold LOL
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are extremely clean, very friendly staff, bartenders were great, and we really enjoyed the outdoor pool most of all. Front desk staff were extremely helpful, we even got to check in early because our room was ready. I would highly recommend the grand hotel and plan on returning!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beach hotel. Friendly staff. Steps to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the pool & hot tub were clean--the restaurant was excellent & the prices very reasonable. Great place all around
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and supportive of the accommodations that were available. The room although unorthodox in the layout, was very clean and comfortable. The pool and beach staff were friendly and always provided service with a smile!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and the pool was very nice and heated! Would have liked a few more umbrellas around the pool but otherwise it was very nice. Loved that we didn’t have to carry our chairs to the beach. Lounge chairs and umbrellas were provided. Overall a very nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rooms were clean and hotel peaceful. pool side music repetitive and way too loud and long playing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. Outstanding service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The indoor pool and hot tub are great temperature settings
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility. Definitely need more help in restaurant for breakfast. Two waitresses. Really
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyable stay. The bathroom has some areas that need work as you can see the water marks in the ceiling from the room above and the shower curtain was ripped in multiple places.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is absolutely lovely with an amazing pool and hot tub. I love everything about it from the proximity to the beach to the convenient little store inside. Excellent stay all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine, upgraded recently. The bathroom in my room coukd have used an upgrade as well. Old, but clean. Our stay was wonderful. Beach front and with in walking distance to restaurants and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful updated large rooms, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Grand Hotels was truly grand. It is an older property but it has been well maintained. Our room was spacious, very clean and had an oceanview. The front desk were professional, very helpful and all around pleasant to deal with. We will definitely stay there agsin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lori

Liked: Staff & service
The pools seem nice. The staff was friendly. The room had sand on the floor and needs updates for the bathroom. Otherwise ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was short but definitely we will return for more days.We enjoyed room,pool and short walking distance to the beach .Food at the restaurant was excellent.Definitely we recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026