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The Dormer House

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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800 Columbia Avenue, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cape May

Located in Cape May (Cape May Historic District), The Dormer House is within a 10-minute walk of Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. .This bed & breakfast is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Wildwood Boardwalk and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Sunset Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Colonial House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Elaine's Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Dormer House

The Dormer House offers 13 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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The Dormer House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 522 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place Simple and quiet Breakfast was very good People staying there where all nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

The staff was wonderful. The breakfasts were delicious. We loved the common areas and thought they were nicely decorated for Christmas. The outdoor Christmas decorations were great too.The location was perfect and walkable to everything we did. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Bernville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, fantastic breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The ambiance was exceptional, the decor was beautiful. Afternoon tea and treats were delicious and much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall nice experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 all around
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tim, Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely breakfast- wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful up kept place with delicious breakfasts and cookies Very Victorian!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nancy, the hostess, welcomed us as we checked in. The room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent friendly staff. Very clean room and great parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn keeper Nancy us just a joy to work with, she is always helpful and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Dormer House staff were warm and welcoming and room was spotless. Huge, delicious breakfast served daily along with tea and cookies each afternoon. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dormer House is a perfect Bed and Breakfast. Everything was clean and welcoming. Nancy, who is the on-site manager, is warm and friendly. Breakfast was delicious! And it was so beautifully decorated for Christmas!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Nancy was amazing and kind. Breakfast was great! Perfect way to kick off the Christmas season. Another point is that they have their own parking lot!!!! So important especially being there on the busiest weekend. Loved it all ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Lovely place absolutely love it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Dormer House is one of our favorite places to stay. Nancy is always very accommodating and understanding. It's a pleasure dealing with her.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne Cristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved the house and staff were very friendly. We stayed in the Sleigh room and felt that the room could use some updates. Overall stay was pleasant and the food and cookies were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nancy is the only one we met and she is the best. She was so friendly, kind and accommodating. She was happy and a joy to meet and talk to. The room was very clean. The parlor is beautiful. The rooms and entire place is warm. The food was delicious. The amenities of tea, coffee and cookies were perfect. Can’t ask for a better place. Great location and easy free parking as well. We had a great time with a stay. PS. My only wish was a curtain or shower door,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Linda and Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nancy and staff were fantastic!very accommodating and even recommended a better room for us! Breakfast absolutely delicious! Rooms were clean- just a bit dated. We would absolutely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the food and parking were fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025