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The Dormer House

3.5 star property
B&B convenient to Cape May Beach

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The Dormer House puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Wildwood Boardwalk and Sunset Beach are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Heating
Jetted bathtub
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
800 Columbia Avenue, Cape May, NJ, 08204

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 15 min drive
  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 51 min drive
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Dormer House

The Dormer House puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Wildwood Boardwalk and Sunset Beach are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Communal living room

Room amenities

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February, and March.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Dormer House currently open?

The property is closed during January, February, and March.

Are pets allowed at The Dormer House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Dormer House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dormer House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Dormer House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Gateway 26 Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around The Dormer House like?

The Dormer House is a short 6-minute walk from Washington Street Mall and 6 minutes' walk from Cape May Beach.

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The Dormer House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
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Parking
Location
Cape
Bed
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Restaurant

What guests liked

  • Breakfasts were consistently delicious and plentiful, often served with homemade treats and freshly baked cookies. (90 reviews)
  • The property is within walking distance to the beach, offering a convenient and relaxing beach experience. (21 reviews)
  • On-site parking was a convenient and big plus for guests. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Our favorite place to stay in Cape May. Welcoming and comfortable, friendly staff, great breakfast, cozy touches, and great location!
Claire, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Central location, friendly people, and excellent breakfasts. Would recommend for a weekend visit or longer!
Nancy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nancy greeted us like family as usual. The breakfasts are fantastic and staff is always friendly. Have stayed here numerous times and as always everything is perfect.
Pamela, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Easy check in, convenient parking, great location-everywhere we went was in walking distance.
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff, comfortable accommodations, and great location
Robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

We've been visiting Dormer House for some years and continue to love the location, the excellent parking area and the low key porch vibe. And staff have always been uniformly pleasant and helpful.
Laura, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It's been a long time since we stayed at a B&B in Cape May. The Dormer House is in a good location and we walked to the beach, restaurants, and to meet up with tours. I really enjoyed our room because we had a sitting area, giving us space to watch a little TV at night and work out in the morning. The small refrigerator was also helpful.
Debra, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Angela July 18,2025 Hats off to The Dormer House! I love the Victorian Era. Nancy gave a warm greeting and checked on all guests. All staff were friendly and helpful, making my stay comfortable. The breakfasts were homemade and absolutely delicious every morning (I could count on the delicious coffee as well!). Cleanliness, central location to the beach and shopping, and convenient parking are all a plus. I will definitely return to The Dormer House. Stayed 4 nights in July 2025
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nancy and Angie were so gracious. The Dormer House is in a great location, is quite comfortable, and has wonderful breakfasts. I would definitely go back!
Nancy, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything we were looking for. Thank you very much for your hospitality.
Kimberly, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stayed here last year. Very clean. Breakfast is great.
Ellen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great overall
damian, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Love the room. Love the outstanding housekeeping. Breakfast needs work with more healthy options. Odd lack of any sense of ownership, our first experience with a "corporate" B&B. Personal touches are gone since place was sold. We stayed here twice before the sale.We will probably go back as we love the room and quiet location. Parking is easy too.
Richard, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice room with sitting area and bathroom with walk-in shower. Very comfortable king size bed. Great location for walking to washington street mall and beach, convention center and many restaurants. Can park once and walk but also easy drives to birding, wineries, brewery and distillery.
Dennis, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

All the housekeepers were excellent. They were friendly and were very helpful. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Afternoon cookies were a delightful treat along with tea. The room was comfortable and clean. The property was quiet and relaxing. We will definitely visit again and recommend to others.
Lisa, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

We loved the ambiance of the Dormer House. It is so quaint! The water pressure in the shower wasn’t great, but overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We hope to return one day!
Joseph, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff was amazing. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious! It is a lovely old home! I loved my suite! The steps are not for the faint of heart but I’m 64 I did fine
suzanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Dormer house was very nice to stay at for our anniversary. We were there around Christmastime and it was so cutely decorated. Just a feel-good vacation and place to stay.
Brittany, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very enjoyable stay with a delightful staff and breakfast
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Innkeeper was a joy to speak with and very accommodating. She was so helpful and a pleasure to work with.
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Dormer house itself shows its age and may not suite the younger crowd, but evokes a gentile atmosphere of the Victorian era very pleasant for those who appreciate that age.
Charles, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Wonderful staff and breakfasts!!
Rose, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Just an all-around wonderful stay
Joe, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Awesome place and breakfast!
Nixi Lauren, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location, good value and friendly staff.
Darryl, 3-night trip