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Chalfonte Hotel

Property class: 2

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A building with a sign reading "CHALFONTE" and a red roof.
A sunlit room with a large window, wooden floors, and a variety of potted plants.
A historic building with a sign reading "Chai Fountain." It features a white facade with green shutters, multiple balconies with ornate railings, and green striped awnings over the entrances.
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a bedside table, a window, and a bathroom with a sink.
A bar area with wicker chairs, a counter with bottles, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $308
$269 nightly
$308 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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301 Howard St, 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)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Euro

A bedroom with a single bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Queen Euro

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Queen Premium

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Queen Premium

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

Bridal Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two framed artworks on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Presidential Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Full Euro

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a white sink, a mirror, and a door.

Full Euro

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Queen Twin Euro

A bedroom with a single bed, a wooden dresser, a white bedside table, a chair, a small sink, and a patterned rug.

Queen Twin Euro

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Queen Full Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair with floral upholstery, and a window with curtains.

Queen Full Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape May

Located in Cape May (Cape May Historic District), Chalfonte Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. .This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Wildwood Boardwalk and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Sunset Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Colonial House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape May City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪A Ca Mia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carney's On The Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Original Fudge Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Chalfonte Hotel

Chalfonte Hotel offers 65 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 1876.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

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 elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1876
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Chalfonte Hotel Hotel
Chalfonte Hotel Cape May
Chalfonte Hotel Hotel Cape May

Chalfonte Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 594 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 594 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 594 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 594 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 594 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and plan to stay there again. Staff was so friendly and room was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed out stay at the Chalfonte Hotel. Staff was very friendly and it was a very comfortable stay. Loved having breakfast on the porch and hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very old historic hotel that is well maintained. We loved sitting on the front porch and enjoyed the live music coming from the bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. Close to beach and Washington Mall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to downtown and beach. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Stayed here before, and plan to again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is extremely old, so there are not many amenities. The hotel is charming, great front porch, nice on site restaurant and bar. 2 blocks to beach. We love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leaky faucet. Had to put a towel in the sink to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a quick over night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Off season stay at the winter house. Everything was clean and well cared for, we had exactly what we expected. Would recommend and would stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were amazing! I had an injury while in Cape May and they were wonderful about changing us to first floor room. The hotel has an amazing history. Would definitely recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cozy stay! We loved the room and the location of the hotel is phenomenal. Even though it was off season, we found more than enough to do and the hotel’s proximity to everything was great! Definitely will stay here again if we ever come back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place, friendly staff! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVE this place! So much so that we got engaged there. It’s played a big part in the story of my fiance and I! We will always cherish and celebrate this amazing place. You got guests for life with us and our family. Thank you!!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful and the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint old Timey BnB style hotel. Fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in process. Great communication from staff. Nice room, clwan and well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Charming and historic, great location. Responsive staff. We stayed in off season, in the off season Amex, which had a small common space with microwave, dining table and kettle- convenient for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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