Chalfonte Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Cape May

Photo gallery for Chalfonte Hotel

Exterior
Comfort Cottage | Private kitchen
Bar (on property)
Romantic Room
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

Explore the area

Map
301 Howard St, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Romantic Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Presidential Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Cape May

At Chalfonte Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Cape May Historic District hotel include Wildwood Boardwalk and Sunset Beach.

What's nearby

  • Colonial House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Beach - 9 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetyme - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Chalfonte Hotel

Victorian hotel in Cape May
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Victorian Cape May hotel is smoke free.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1876
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Chalfonte Hotel offers 65 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Chalfonte Hotel Hotel
Chalfonte Hotel Cape May
Chalfonte Hotel Hotel Cape May

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Chalfonte Hotel?

Yep, Chalfonte Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Cape May Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Chalfonte Hotel?

As of 1 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chalfonte Hotel on 2 Apr 2025 start from NZ$200.03, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chalfonte Hotel?

No, Chalfonte Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chalfonte Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chalfonte Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Chalfonte Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 384 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed in the Southern Quarters over Christmas. The cottage had heat but our room never warmed up above 57 degrees. The staff did provide a space heater that we put in the bathroom. The cottage had a small kitchen with a coffee maker, microwave, and refrigerator. Overall we had a very pleasant time in Cape May. Yes the room was cold but very comfortable. It made for a a memorable Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very nice, everything was exactly what we wanted. Our only complaint is that since there is a bar attached to the property, it got a bit noisy at night. Would stay again, though!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeRoy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an amazing experience only downside was we couldn’t stay longer. Easy check in and check out. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Decent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything everywhere was a winter wonderland 🎄I definitely will be returning and be staying at the Chalfonte.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds..lots of cool cubby hole rooms on the main floor - tons of gorgeous antiques throughout. Great History.

4/10 Poor

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't speak for warmer weather, but we stayed in December. The main hotel was closed, which we were not told when booking. We were looking for the Christmas experience. There was no contact with any hotel staff. We stayed in what they called the Southern Quarters, a separate building that housed 6 rooms. Even though the room had heat it was very cold. We were very cold all night. The floors were like ice. The bathroom was freezing! I don't think there was any heat in there. I would not recommend staying here in the cold weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor, Somers

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Although only part of the hotel is opened this time of year, I enjoyed this lovely clean , quiet property perfect for my visit to Cape May.I look forward to a return stay when this charming hotel is fully opened with it's restaurant and rocking chair porch ..a step back in time...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was pleasant
We had a wonderful couple days in Cape May. Chalfonte was nice but we weren't in the main building due to it being closed for the season. Would like to stay again but in the actual hotel next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the welcome handwritten envelope—loved everything. I am very appreciative and honored to have had these 2 nights at this most historical location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Janemarie

We didn’t know what to expect but the hotel was lovely. The staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Chalfont is an old Victorian hotel. In the off-season you stay in the Southern Quarters. There are 9 rooms on 3 floors. Rooms 1-3 are on the first floor and the heat is controlled by one main thermostat in the hallway. Once the outside temps dropped so did the room temperature. The hallway temperature was 56. The bathroom tile floor is freezing and it took forever for the sink water to heat up. Outside of the temps, the room was nice, the bed was comfortable, nice TV with many stations. Everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you like old world history this historical hotel is for you. My visit was during off season so didn't get to experience the hotel in full swing. Had nice amenities for being an old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was exactly as pictured online.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely historic hotel. Conveniently located and wonderfully maintained. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was pleasantly surprised that this room had a TV. I seen them advertise that they didn't offer any TV's in their rooms, but this place is so big that most of the other rooms might not have one. The bathroom was very nice. The shower was big. It was very clean. The hotel is also close to the mall so I made several trips on for. Also did a trolley ghost tour and found out that this place has a few ghosts. Which makes it a bit more interesting. I will definitely look into this place in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved the property. Very historic. Our tv did not work, only drawback since it was election night and wasn't able to watch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024