Visiting & Lodging
Cape May is one of New Jersey's most distinctive overnight destinations, with Victorian inns, beachfront hotels, boutique lodging, a walkable historic core, a working harbor, beaches, shopping, dining, arts and year-round events.
This directory focuses on properties inside Cape May City; nearby West Cape May, Cape May Point and Lower Township lodging should be treated separately.
Plan a Cape May Stay
Choose an inn or boutique property for porch culture and walking access to Washington Street.
Beachfront and ocean-adjacent hotels shorten the walk to sand and the promenade.
Closer to marinas, commercial fishing, whale watching and seafood.
Confirm on-site parking before arrival; central Cape May can be busy in peak season.
Some inns and attractions adjust hours or services outside peak summer periods.
Fall migration, Victorian Weekend and holiday events extend Cape May well beyond summer.
Places to Stay in Cape May
200 Congress Place
609-884-8421
Historic full-service hotel near the Washington Street Mall and beachfront.
25 Jackson Street
609-884-5700
Historic boutique hotel in the center of Cape May.
7 Ocean Street
609-884-5555
Historic Beach Avenue hotel near the promenade and downtown.
1045 Beach Avenue
609-884-5611
Large beachfront hotel with resort amenities.
1317 Beach Avenue
609-884-9000
Beachfront resort on the quieter eastern end of Cape May.
1025 Beach Avenue
609-884-7011
Beach Avenue resort with quick access to the sand.
1101 Beach Avenue
609-898-8100
Modern beachfront hotel in Cape May.
301 Howard Street
609-884-8409
Historic hotel dating to the 19th century.
625 Columbia Avenue
609-884-3358
Historic bed-and-breakfast close to downtown.
102 Ocean Street
609-884-8702
Victorian bed-and-breakfast in the historic district.
5 Trenton Avenue
609-884-3369
Victorian bed-and-breakfast near the beachfront.
805 Stockton Avenue
609-884-4158
Historic inn in a residential section of Cape May.
800 Columbia Avenue
609-884-7446
Victorian bed-and-breakfast in the historic district.
635 Columbia Avenue
609-884-8690
Historic inn with classic Cape May architecture.
1301 Beach Avenue
609-884-9090
Oceanfront inn and fine-dining property.
720 Washington Street
609-884-7171
Large historic mansion-style lodging near downtown.
133 Myrtle Avenue
609-884-2046
Historic mansion-style B&B near the western edge of Cape May.
19 Jackson Street
609-884-9619
Historic hotel home to the Mad Batter restaurant.
715 Pittsburgh Avenue
609-884-0018
Motor inn with parking and access to central Cape May.
103 Howard Street
609-884-1500
Motel close to the beachfront and downtown.
105 Beach Avenue
609-884-5384
Beach Avenue lodging near the western promenade.
727 Beach Avenue
609-884-3020
Historic beachfront hotel opposite the ocean.
11 Beach Avenue
609-884-4256
Beachfront suites and condominium-style lodging.
101 Beach Avenue
609-884-4561
Beach Avenue motel near the western end of town.
29 Perry Street
609-884-4590
Small historic hotel close to Congress Hall and Washington Street.
Visitor Highlights
Pedestrian shopping, dining and galleries.
Historic streetscapes, inns and homes throughout the city's landmark district.
Ocean access, walking, events and beachfront dining.
Museums, tours and cultural programming.
Fishing, marinas and sightseeing cruises.
Professional live theater in the historic city center.
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