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 offers self-catering accommodations with free Wi-Fi and a balcony. The property is located in the Cape May historic district just steps from the beach. Apartments at Sandpiper Beach Club feature a flat-screen TV and living room with sofa bed. There is a full a kitchen with a microwave and a refrigerator, clothes washer and dryer, and an en suite bathroom. At Sandpiper Beach Club you will find a games 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 9.1, rooms from around $209.

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• 2 La Mer Beachfront Resort Cape May, United States

  

  Hotel. This Jersey Shore hotel located in Cape May is a beachfront property. Free Wi-Fi is also accessible and there is a heat outdoor pool. Each room at the La Mer Beachfront Inn includes features like a balcony and a flat-screen cable TV. A microwave and a refrigerator are also included. Select rooms have a view of the ocean. Guests staying at the Beachfront La Mer Inn can enjoy the convenience of a business centre and a 24-hour fitness centre. Laundry facilities are available. The Cape May city centre and the Washington Street Mall are 4 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $135.

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• 3 Montreal Beach Resort Cape May, United States

  

  Hotel. This ocean front property is within walking distance to 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 8.4, 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 8.7, 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 2.3 km from The Cove and 5.8 km 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 centre 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 5.7 km away from the hotel. The Wildwood beach and boardwalk are 11.8 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $145.

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• 6 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 en suite 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 $209.

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• 7 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 accommodation 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 boasts 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 6.4 km from this bed and breakfast, while Wildwood Boardwalk is 9.2 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $105.

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• 8 Beauclaires Bed & Breakfast Cape May, United States

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Located less than 100 metres from the Cape Bay beaches, this elegant B&B offers a full gourmet breakfast daily. Select suites feature an ocean view or a spa bath. Beach chairs are offered to all guests. Styled in period furnishings, all rooms feature crisp white linens and beds with intricate wood headboards. Offering a fireplace, all rooms also provide a seating area and an en suite bathroom at Beauclaires Bed & Breakfast. Afternoon tea and lite bites are offered daily. A plethora of light bluish grey rocking chairs are available for guests to lounge on the white wrap-around terrace. Free parking is offered to guests at Beauclaires B&B. Cape May Lighthouse is 3 miles away. Atlantic City International Airport is 45minutes’ drive away. Emlen Physick Estate is 1 mile away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $105.

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• 9 The Buckingham Motel 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 is 1 mile from the Emlen Physick Estate and Washington Street Mall. Cape May Whale Watcher is 5 minutes’ drive. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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• 10 Sea Crest Inn Cape May, United States

  

  Motel. Set in Cape May, 100 metres from Cape May Public Beach, Sea Crest Inn offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. This 2-star motel offers free WiFi. Some rooms at the property feature a balcony with a sea view. All rooms have air conditioning, a wardrobe and a TV, and some units at the motel have a terrace. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Sea Crest Inn offers 2-star accommodation with a hot tub. Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is 48 km from the accommodation, while Cape May Convention Hall is 1.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 70 km from Sea Crest Inn. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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• 11 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 4.9 km away from The Heritage Inn Cape May. Cape May National Golf Club is 8.5 km away and Cape May County Zoo is 22.9 km away. Show full description Guest review score 7.9

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• 12 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 offers an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. The Jetty Motel features 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 8.5

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• 13 Colton Court Motor Inn Cape May, United States

  

  Motel. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Colton Court Motor Inn is located just 1 block from the beach in Cape May. Free WiFi access is available. A flat-screen cable TV is included in each simply furnished guest room. Suites are equipped 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 offers free parking. Cape May Lighthouse is 7 minutes’ drive from the motel. Cape May National Golf Club is 11 minutes’ drive. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $69.

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• 14 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 Guest review score 9.3

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• 15 The Star Inn Cape May, United States

  

  Inn. Located in Cape May, this inn is steps from Steger’s Beach and The Cove is 10 minutes’ walk away. The hotel provides free WiFi and parking. The rooms at The Star Inn include a cable TV and air-conditioning. Bath amenities are also supplied in the en suite bathroom. Guests will have access to the amenities at Congress Hall which includes a restaurant and a bar, seasonal outdoor pool and a spa. The Congress Hall is located across the street from The Star Inn. Bikes are available for hire from Star Inn and a concierge service can assist guests with vacation plans. There is also a 24-hour reception. Cape May County Park and Zoo is 14 miles away. Cape May Point is 7 minutes’ drive from the inn. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $149.

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• 16 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 4.6 km from the hotel and Sunset Beach is 9 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $179.

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

  

  Inn. Located in Cape May, 100 metres from Cape May Public Beach, The Inn Of Cape May provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a bar. With a shared lounge, the 4-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. At the inn, all rooms have a wardrobe. Rooms include a safety deposit box and some rooms will provide you with pool views. At The Inn Of Cape May every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Poverty Beach is 3 km from The Inn Of Cape May, while Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 69 km from the inn. Show full description Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around $159.

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• 18 Hotel Macomber Cape May, United States

  

  Inn. This hotel is a quiet, quaint and charming boutique hotel serving ladies and gentlemen 12 years 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 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 8.0

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