Looking for the best hotels in Cape May? We've curated the top spots based on quality, value, and local reputation. From budget-friendly options to upscale experiences, here are our top picks for hotels in Cape May.
Top 10 Hotels
Congress Hall
$$$$America's first seaside resort—rebuilt 1879 after the Great Fire, nicknamed "Summer White House" by President Benjamin Harrison. 107 rooms with full-service Sea Spa, Cape May's largest outdoor pool, Blue Pig Tavern, direct beach access. Historic charm with occasional noise issues and uneven floors. $165-$1,039/night.
The Virginia Hotel
$$$$"Jewel box of quality" boutique experience—24 rooms plus 4 cottages. Complimentary breakfast, bikes, beach chairs, Congress Hall pool access. Main hotel adults-only; cottages accommodate families. Home to 2025 NJ Chef of the Year at The Ebbitt Room. $269-$900+/night.
Angel of the Sea
$$$"Cape May's most romantic B&B" with 27 rooms, ocean-view balconies, gourmet breakfast, afternoon tea, evening wine & cheese. Half-block from beach. Children 7+ only. $106-$300/night.
Mainstay Inn
$$$1872 building designed by famed architect Stephen Decatur Button. "Most photographed spot in town" with exceptional antiques and afternoon tea with homemade treats. Some guests return annually since 1992.
The Queen Victoria
$$$Won Best B&B in Cape May every year since 2007. 31 rooms across three 1880s homes. Condé Nast Traveler favorite. Some recent concern about absentee ownership affecting charm.
More Hotels in Cape May
We've found 20 additional hotels in Cape May. Browse the complete list in our directory.
View All Hotels →Planning Your Visit to Cape May?
Check out our complete guide to Cape May with beaches, events, parking info, and more.
View Cape May Guide →About Cape May
America's oldest seaside resort (since 1766) is the only city in the United States to hold National Historic Landmark status in its entirety. While other shore towns chase the summer crowd, Cape May built something different—a year-round destination where Victorian architecture, world-class dining, ...
Why Visit Cape May?
- historic atmosphere
- romantic atmosphere
- culinary atmosphere
- year round atmosphere
- birding atmosphere
Getting to Cape May
- From NYC: 3hr
- From Philadelphia: 1hr 30min
- From Newark: 2hr 45min