Beachfront hotels in Cape May

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Cape May. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Sandpiper Beach Club Cape May, United States

  

  Hotel. The Sandpiper Beach Club features self-catering accommodations with free Wi-Fi and a balcony. The property is in the Cape May historic district just steps from the beach. Apartments at Sandpiper Beach Club have a flat-screen TV and living room with sofa bed. There is a full a kitchen with a microwave and a refrigerator, clothes washing machine and dryer, and a private bathroom. At Sandpiper Beach Club you can enjoy the game room. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Cape May Lighthouse and Cape May Bird Observatory, both 3 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $209.

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• 2 Montreal Beach Resort Cape May, United States

  

  Hotel. This ocean front property is within walking distance of the historic district in Cape May, New Jersey. It features an outdoor pool, an on-site bar and restaurant and a gym. All rooms at the Montreal Beach Resort include cable TV, a coffee maker and a refrigerator. Select suites provide a separate bedroom and a kitchenette. Guests can visit the Turdo Vineyards and Winery or take a carriage ride, both within 5 miles of the New Jersey Montreal Beach Resort. Shopping at the Washington Street Mall is less than one mile away. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $2002.

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• 3 La Mer Beachfront Resort Cape May, United States

  

  Hotel. La Mer Beachfront Resort is a luxurious oceanfront retreat located on the picturesque shores of Cape May. Our resort offers stunning hotel rooms, each thoughtfully designed with modern elegance and comfort in mind. Guests can unwind in rooms featuring modern décor, plush bedding and many rooms with balconies that provide breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, residential Cape May, or other varying views. Our resort is renowned for its seasonal beach and pool services, ensuring that your time spent by the water is as relaxing as possible. Lounge on the beach or take a dip in our heated outdoor pool while enjoying personalized service from our attentive staff. Our on site restaurant, the Pier House, serves delicious classic American fare with an innovative twist and features an intimate indoor dining room and stunning terrace. At La Mer, we offer an array of amenities to enhance your stay. Enjoy the convenience of bicycle rentals, a state-of-the-art cardio gym with Peloton bikes, electric car charging stations, and complimentary parking. We also provide seasonal entertainment, seasonal laundry facilities and dedicated concierge services to cater to your every need. Just steps from the beach, La Mer Beachfront Resort is ideally located less than a mile from town where guests can explore Cape May’s charming downtown, discover unique shops, savor fine dining, and delve into the town’s rich history. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $135.

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• 4 Congress Hall Cape May, United States

  

  Hotel. History buffs welcome: Congress Hall has overlooked the Atlantic Ocean, in the town of Cape May, New Jersey, for over 200 years. Once known as "The Summer White House," Congress Hall has been a welcome retreat to many throughout the centuries. Known as America's first seaside resort, the historical 19th century hotel offers 106 guestrooms, including newly renovated Junior Suites, each one individually named for the U.S. presidents or dignitaries who spent their summers there. Each Junior Suite is filled with pieces modeled after American heritage furniture with antiqued brass hardware, plush bedding and hand-dyed linen. Located in the center of New Jersey's Victorian District, there is never a dull moment with loads of activities within arm’s reach. Guests can relax in private cabana tents on the beach, or enjoy a relaxing and serene day at Sea Spa. Or, it’s a quick 5-minute stroll to West End Garage, a hall stocked with 50 little independent shops that make Cape May’s retail scene so unique. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $220.

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• 5 Grand Hotel Cape May Cape May, United States

  

  Hotel. This beach-front hotel in Cape May is 1.4 mi from The Cove and 3.6 mi away from Sunset Beach. Guests can enjoy on-site dining and access to free WiFi. Swimming in either the outdoor or indoor pool is an available activity for guests at the Grand Hotel of Cape May. The hotel also has a fitness center and laundry facilities. Cable TV, microwave and refrigerator are provided in each room at the Cape May Grand Hotel. Free toiletries are available in the private bathroom. Cape May Point State Park is 3.5 mi away from the hotel. The Wildwood beach and boardwalk are 7.3 mi away. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $1422.

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• 6 Ocean Club Hotel Cape May, United States

  

  Hotel. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Cape May, New Jersey, this beachfront property features an oceanfront pool and an on-site restaurant. The Cape May Boardwalk is steps away. The contemporary rooms at the Ocean Club Hotel are decorated in rich tones and hardwood furniture. They come equipped with flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and free Wi-Fi. The sitting area includes a sofa bed and coffee table. A deck with lounge chairs and cabanas overlooks the ocean. The resort has a poolside bar. SeaSalt, the on-site restaurant and lounge, features an outdoor sitting area and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cape May Point is 10 minutes from Ocean Club Hotel. Cape May County Airport is 15 minutes away. Show full description

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• 7 ICONA Cape May Cape May, United States

  

  Hotel. This oceanfront hotel in Cape May, New Jersey offers rooms with a balcony. The Boardwalk is a short walk, while the Cape May Lighthouse is 4 miles away. Cable TV and a refrigerator are featured in every guest room at the ICONA Cape May. They all have an private bathroom and select rooms have a kitchenette and ocean views. A 24-hour reception is also available. Hemingway’s Prime Steaks and Seafood restaurant, as well as other dining options are within 3 minutes’ walk from the hotel. The Cape May Stage is 1 mile away. The Washington Street Mall is 2 minutes' drive from the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $1552.

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• 8 Periwinkle Inn Cape May, United States

  

  Hotel. This Cape May hotel is 1 mile from the Mid-Atlantic Center for Arts & Humanities. It features a seasonal outdoor pool surrounded by gardens and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Spacious rooms have private patios or balconies at the Periwinkle Inn. Each is furnished with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee facilities. Some rooms have a kitchenette. There is a "kiddie" pool, sand box and playhouse on site. Periwinkle Inn Cape May is across the street from the beach.

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• 9 Beauclaires Bed & Breakfast Cape May, United States

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Beauclaires Bed & Breakfast offers air-conditioned rooms in Cape May. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A fireplace is offered in all units. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with a seating area. A selection of options including warm dishes, fruit, and juice are served for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. The area is popular for walking tours and bike tours, and free use of bicycles is available at the bed and breakfast. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Popular points of interest near Beauclaires Bed & Breakfast include Cape May Public Beach, Cape May Convention Hall, and Emlen Physick Estate. Atlantic City International Airport is 43 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $105.

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• 10 Angel of the Sea Bed and Breakfast Cape May, United States

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Located in Cape May, New Jersey, just 1/2 block from the beach, every Angel of the Sea stay includes a complimentary gourmet breakfast, afternoon tea service as well as complimentary evening wine & cheese and antipasti reception. Built in 1850, this accommodations features many ocean view porches with enough seating and free WiFi service to make this bed and breakfast the perfect place to relax while staying connected. Each guest room features Victorian décor and private bathrooms. Rooms offer air conditioning, cable TV, and complimentary toiletries. Bed linens and a fan are also included. Angel of the Sea Bed & Breakfast offers free bicycle rental and has beach chairs, towels and umbrellas available for use. Guests can end their day at the Washington Street Pedestrian Mall or watch the sunset on the beach within 1 minutes’ walk of the property. Sunset Beach is 4 mi from this bed and breakfast, while Wildwood Boardwalk is 5.7 mi away. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $1052.

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• 11 The Buckingham Motel Adults only Cape May, United States

  

  Motel. Located across from the beach in Cape May, this New Jersey motel offers accommodations that feature cable TV along with a microwave and refrigerator. Cape May Lighthouse is 10 minutes’ drive. Select rooms include a fully equipped kitchen or ocean views. Apartments at Cape May Buckingham Motel offer a living area with sofa bed and a dining area. Guests can relax on the terrace or use the barbecue facilities offered. The Buckingham Motel Adults only is 1 mile from the Emlen Physick Estate and Washington Street Mall. Cape May Whale Watcher is 5 minutes’ drive. No children, infants, babies, or pets permitted. Ladies and Gentlemen only. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 12 Sea Crest Inn Cape May, United States

  

  Motel. Located in Cape May, a few steps from Cape May Public Beach, Sea Crest Inn has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Located around a 13-minute walk from Cape May Convention Hall, the motel with free WiFi is also 1.6 miles away from Emlen Physick Estate. Some accommodations at the property feature a patio with a sea view. All rooms include air conditioning, a closet and a TV, and some rooms at the motel have a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Sea Crest Inn offers 2-star accommodations with a hot tub. Wildwoods Convention Center is 8.5 miles from the accommodation, while Splash Zone Water Park is 8.8 miles from the property. Atlantic City International Airport is 43 miles away. Show full description

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• 13 The Heritage Inn Cape May, United States

  

  Motel. Located in the heart of the historic district and steps from the ocean and promenade, this Cape May motel offers free WiFi and rooms that feature a refrigerator along with a work desk. A seating area and cable TV are offered in each traditionally decorated room at The Heritage Inn. Select rooms feature a kitchenette or an ocean view. Guests can swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or relax on the sun terrace that offers lounge chairs. The Cape May Lighthouse is 3 mi away from The Heritage Inn Cape May. Cape May National Golf Club is 5.3 mi away and Cape May County Zoo is 14 mi away. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 14 Mahalo Cape May Cape May, United States

  

  Motel. Located in Cape May, a few steps from Cape May Public Beach, Mahalo Cape May provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace. This 2-star motel offers a concierge service. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Every room is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at the motel have a safety deposit box. Guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Popular points of interest near Mahalo Cape May include Cape May Convention Hall, Emlen Physick Estate and The Colonial House. Atlantic City International Airport is 43 miles away. Show full description

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• 15 The Jetty Motel Cape May, United States

  

  Motel. Located across the street from the beach, this Cape May motel is within a 5-minute walk of Lake View Park. The motel features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. The Jetty Motel includes cable TV in every air-conditioned guest room. Laundry facilities and free on-site parking are available at the Jetty. The Cape May Point and Lighthouse is within 3 miles of the Jetty Motel. Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery is within a 15-minute drive. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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• 16 Colton Court Motor Inn Cape May, United States

  

  Motel. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Colton Court Motor Inn is just 1 block from the beach in Cape May. Free Wi-Fi access is available. A flat-screen cable TV is included in each simply furnished guest room. Suites come with a kitchenette. Select rooms have sea or pool views. Refreshments are available from the on-site vending machine at Cape May’s Colton Court Motor Inn. The property provides free parking. Cape May Lighthouse is a 7-minute drive from the motel. Cape May National Golf Club is an 11-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $69.

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• 17 Bedford Inn Cape May, United States

  

  Bed and Breakfast. The Bedford Inn is a 10-room Victorian Bed & Breakfast a block from Cape May's pristine beaches and within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and other activities. There is free on-site and street parking available. Our rooms feature individually controlled heating and air conditioning, flat screen TVs with cable and streaming service capabilities, complimentary WiFi and newly remodeled private bathrooms. Our daily gourmet breakfasts highlight local produce as well as fruit and herbs from our garden. We serve refreshments and snacks from 3:00-5:00pm daily. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International 44 miles away. We are 0.9 miles from the Emlen Physick Estate, 2 miles from the Nature Center of Cape May and 3.4 miles to the Cape May Lighthouse. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description

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• 18 The Star Inn Cape May, United States

  

  Inn. Located in Cape May and with Cape May Public Beach reachable within a 2-minute walk, The Star Inn has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a fitness center. This 3-star inn offers a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service. Wildwoods Convention Center is 8 miles away and Splash Zone Water Park is 8. 2 miles from the inn. Some rooms also feature a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Popular points of interest near the inn include Cape May Convention Hall, Emlen Physick Estate and The Colonial House. Atlantic City International Airport is 43 miles from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $149.

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• 19 Marquis De Lafayette Cape May, United States

  

  Inn. Located on Cape May, the Marquis De Lafayette Hotel is opposite the beach at Decatur Street and shopping at Washington Street Mall is 5 minutes’ walk away. Featuring a sea view from a balcony or terrace, the rooms at Marquis De Lafayette also include a microwave, refrigerator and TV. The suites have a sofa bed. The Cape May Lighthouse is 2.9 mi from the hotel and Sunset Beach is 9 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $179.

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• 20 The Inn Of Cape May Cape May, United States

  

  Inn. Located in Cape May, a few steps from Cape May Public Beach, The Inn Of Cape May provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The property has evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. At the inn, rooms include a closet. Every room has a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms will provide you with a city view. All guest rooms in The Inn Of Cape May are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. The accommodation has a sun terrace. Popular points of interest near The Inn Of Cape May include Cape May Convention Hall, Emlen Physick Estate and The Colonial House. Atlantic City International Airport is 43 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $2095.

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• 21 Hotel Macomber ADULTS ONLY Cape May, United States

  

  Inn. This hotel is a quiet, quaint and charming boutique hotel serving ladies and gentlemen 16 years of age and older. It is across the street from beach access and in the Historic District of Cape May. The hotel offers rocking chairs on the spacious front porch and rooms with free Wi-Fi and onsite parking. Hotel Macomber ADULTS ONLY rooms include an air conditioning and cable TV. All are equipped with a private bathroom. Guests at the historical Macomber can eat dinner at the seasonal Union Park Restaurant. The hotel also offers a coffee shop, gift shop and bike rentals. The Macomber Hotel is 3 miles from the Cape May Point State Park and Cape May Lighthouse. The Cape May National Golf Club is within an 11-minute drive of the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!