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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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
Fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
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
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa 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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kohr's Bros - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪A Ca Mia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Buoy Coffee Shop - ‬6 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.

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

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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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Reviews

The Dormer House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, homemade, and plentiful by multiple guests. (92 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

6/10 Good

Breakfast was very good.
Walt, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice served breakfast.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing as always!
Boris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very enjoyable. The inn was centrally located to shops and beach.Breakfast was delicious.
Tom, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dormer House

Wonderful stay. Great staff, delicious daily breakfast, desserts and freshly baked cookies. Short walk to the beach.
Milagros, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was small and upstairs up steep staircase with outside entrance.
Brenda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

The structure is a Victorian era, so there are creaky stairs and oddly shaped rooms and that of course is part of the charm of staying in Cape May's Victorian B&B, If you want modern AC, lighting and so forth go to the holiday inn. The AC worked fine, the lighting was quaint, the wifi was good. The hot water was hot and the bathroom was nice, clean, comfortable and relaxing. Service and Breakfast were awesome and filling. (I've been to some that had a spray of asparagus with maple syrup) We parked the car on the private lot and didn't move it until we left. Good deal in a beach town... Will probably be back one day.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy B&B in the heart of Victorian Cape May. Easy 5 minute walk to the beach or the shops. The room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious and served either in the enclosed porch, or in our case, on the open porch. Will definitely stay here again.
Christopher, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sehr nettes Hotel mit leckerem American-Breakfast. Sehr liebevoll. Sehr zu empfehlen.
Dirk, 3-night trip

8/10 Very 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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Great overall
damian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

A few lovely days in Cape May

I very much enjoyed my stay. My room was lovely with a very comfortable bed and all the amenities you could anticipate. I highly recommend this B&B and would gladly return. However the next time I'd request a room on the lower floor to avoid climbing an additional flight of stairs.
The Dormer House in the evening
Along the Boardwalk
A beautiful Cape May sunset
The Pink House
Marian V, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic!

I had a wonderful experience at the Dormer House. It was clean and charming. Very close to downtown and the beach. Breakfast was delicious, the staff was warm and courteous, and my room was perfect! I rented the Dormer suite, which had a huge private bathroom and sunken tub. The a/c unit worked great even with the room being on the third floor and during a heatwave. Would highly recommend and I will definitely be back!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint B&B

We loved our stay in the Antique Rose room. It was on the 3rd floor but stairs are no issue for us. Room was spacious and comfortable. Pillows could have been better, but I would do best traveling with my own because this is usually an issue. The breakfast and seating area were lovely, coffee was good, and staff was attentive. Great location and parking was so easy.
Breakfast on the porch
Antique Rose Room
Common area
Chelsea, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very 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