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The Chalfonte Hotel

Cape May

Authentic Victorian hotel since 1876 with famous Southern cooking.

About The Chalfonte Hotel

The Chalfonte Hotel is Cape May's oldest continuously operating hotel, welcoming guests since 1876. This grand Victorian maintains its authentic character with rocking-chair porches, ceiling fans, and no TVs or phones in rooms. The on-site restaurant is famous for authentic Southern cuisine prepared by third-generation family cooks.

Highlights

βœ“Operating since 1876
βœ“Famous Southern cooking
βœ“Authentic Victorian atmosphere
βœ“Rocking chair porches

Amenities & Features

authentic VictorianSouthern restaurantrocking chair porchesno TVshistoric atmospherefull breakfast

Room Types

shared bath rooms
private bath rooms
suites

Insider Tip

Book dinner at the restaurant - the fried chicken and Southern sides are legendary. Embrace the no-TV experience.

Best For

history buffsfoodiesSouthern cuisine loversnostalgia seekers

Book Your Stay

Nightly rates from

$125 - $275

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Property Info

Beach Access
5 min walk
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in: 3:00 PMCheck-out: 11:00 AMSeasonal (May - October)
Parking
street
Address
301 Howard Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Established
1876

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