Best Boutique Hotels in Cape May
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Cape May is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
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 Reviews:
- "Location right next to beach and shopping downtown" - "Location, ambiance, bar, historical significance of hotel" - "The property is so beautiful and it's clearly very well maintained. Staff clearly care about this historic place. Staff was very friendly. Special shout out to parking valets and Blue Pig server, and cafe staff who we interacted with and were so kind. Blue Pig food was delicious, all of us loved our meals and thus returned again for breakfast the next day. It was chilly during our stay we just loved that a staff member kept the fireplace going with wood which was a special touch for our leisurely breakfast. Our room in south wing was more spacious than we expected and we loved the decor. We did not have a view in our room but loved sitting for a bit in the alcove between the 2nd and 3rd floor on the nice sofas with the gorgeous view of the gardens and ocean beyond."
Superb
320 reviews
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.
Guest Reviews:
- "It close to town and clean" - "We actually went across the street at the Ocean View they were great" - "Loved the in room laundry Loved the kitchenette Loved that we could hear the beach from the balcony!!" - "Location was great." - "I loved the location and the property. We hope to do next Easter at Sandpiper." - "Beautiful room and views staff excellent" - "Super clean, great location, and the staff was awesome! 5 Stars" - "NA" - "Friendly service, clean rooms, excellent locstion"
Superb
104 reviews
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.
Guest Reviews:
- "Room was clean and comfortable. Service was excellent." - "Friendly shuttle driver." - "Everything" - "Great location," - "Friendly Staff, and Great location" - "The decor was light and bright and lots of natural light inside the room. The staff were all very kind and welcoming!" - "Location, spotlessly clean room plus the use of the shuttle bus, beach chairs, umbrellas & beach tags" - "Very nice. Easy in and out. Staff were all very nice"
Superb
658 reviews
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.
Guest Reviews:
- "I loved everything about my stay here at the Ocean Club Hotel. From the attentiveness of the staff to the cleanliness of the facility, it was easy to relax and enjoy our anniversary trip. The food was amazing and the drinks were even better. If I could do it all again, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay at this hotel." - "The property was beautiful and the staff was hands down the kindest and most welcoming we have ever encountered at a hotel! We will truly be back because of them!"
Fabulous
194 reviews
