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Congress Hall

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with seasonal outdoor pool, near Washington Street Mall

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Beach nearby, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$383
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

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200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Ocean Side)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side)

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (South Wing)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (South Wing)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (South Wing)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ocean Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean Side)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Town Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Town Side)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cape May

A family-friendly stay in Cape May awaits you at Congress Hall. Within steps you'll find Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Congress Hall Sea Spa can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The restaurant, Blue Pig Tavern, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own poolside bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the nightclub, gym, kids' club and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free valet parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Cape May Historic District hotel include Sunset Beach and Wildwood Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 1 min walk
  • Washington Street Mall - 2 min walk
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 7 min walk
  • Colonial House - 9 min walk
  • Sunset Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Congress Hall

Beach hotel with seasonal outdoor pool, near Washington Street Mall
Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sunloungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Congress Hall such as a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This Victorian Cape May hotel is smoke free.

  • 107 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1816
  • Nightclub
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Congress Hall offers 107 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Cape May hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Congress Hall Sea Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Pig Tavern

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (88 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 January 2025 to 12 February 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 10 per cent of room rate

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Congress Hall
Congress Hall Cape May
Congress Hall Hotel
Congress Hall Hotel Cape May
Hall Congress
Congress Hall Hotel
Congress Hall Cape May
Congress Hall Hotel Cape May

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Congress Hall?

Yep, Congress Hall has a free self car park and free valet parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Congress Hall?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Hall on 25 Mar 2025 start from NZ$348.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Congress Hall?

Yep, Congress Hall is a short 1-minute walk from Cape May Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga.

Is there a spa on site at Congress Hall?

Yep, Congress Hall Sea Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Congress Hall have a pool?

Congress Hall has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8 AM to 6:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

What luxury perks are available at Congress Hall?

Congress Hall features a full-service spa, a nightclub and 2 restaurants.

What makes Congress Hall a romantic place to stay?

Beach cabanas and a bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Congress Hall.

Is Congress Hall family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and supervised childcare, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Congress Hall is a hit with families.

Does Congress Hall serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Congress Hall?

No, Congress Hall does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Congress Hall?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Congress Hall?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Congress Hall?

No, pets are not allowed.

Congress Hall Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 998 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Congress Hall is iconic and has wonderful restaurants,, events and is perfectly situated. The staff is wonderful and it is clean, but the property itself is crazy. Our room itself sloped so bad that you felt that you had vertigo! The entire building has severe structural issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Holiday weekend with my girlfriends
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the atmosphere, for example the old elevators. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The rooms are spacious and well comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant 3 day stay. Facilities and staff were excellent. Didn't eat dinner there but enjoyed bar indoors as well as outdoor bar. Look forward to returning sopn
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice atmosphere and beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at Congress Hall. It was a Ladies trip and we loved it! The Hotel is beautiful and classically updated. Would definitely stay again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Great staff beautiful grounds
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Great location! Great Service! We will be back! We love Cape May!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place but resort fee??
Was surprised I had to pay the resort fee separately and it wasn’t included in the price we paid for the room through hotels.com. Those fees made the cost of the hotel seem much higher than we expected. While a nice location and historical hotel. The price is high for what you get. I’d expect a lot more amenities for paying guests considering you don’t need to stay at the hotel to use the same “amenities” with the exception of the outdoor pool which in the Fall isn’t an option.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a complaint but a warning. This is an old hotel, so you’re basically staying in a museum. If you like the latest frills you might be disappointed. That being said, I’d rather my room had a desk/makeup table and chair rather than a big flatscreen tv. I came for the beach, history and location, not to watch tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loud music from the bar on the property made the room unusable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marco, Key Biscayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan, Port Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was super attentive and welcoming. The hotel is beautiful and very well maintained and offers everything we needed and wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with family
Fast accurate problem with my door but cirrected
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay from start to finish!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024