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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

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

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

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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

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

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

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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

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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

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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)
  • 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

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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 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Wildwoods Convention Center.
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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

Bed & breakfast with free parking, 6-minute walk to Washington Street Mall
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. 388 out of 521 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 521 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 521 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 521 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 521 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were clean. Angie was courteous and mad our stay very pleasant. The complementary breakfast was delicious and took the worry out of choosing another place to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ERCAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent, and the food was spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nancy and the staff at The Dormer House were so very welcoming! My room was perfect and spotless, and the breakfasts were amazing. Tea & fresh baked cookies in the afternoon were such a nice treat. I’ll definitely be returning for another peaceful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a wonderful stay at the Dormer House. It is conveniently located between the beach and Washington Mall. The front porch has rockers and a beautiful neighborhood view. Angie was an amazing host. She made the most delicious breakfasts and cookies. We requested a room change and she was extremely accommodating. The beds were pretty comfortable but the pillows could be better. You are guaranteed a peaceful stay at the Dormer House in lovely Cape May.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haydelis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

We stay every fall and are happy each year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all helpful and friendly. The breakfast is always fresh and delicious. Parking is behind house private and the rooms are kept very clean. I e been coming here for years.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Southampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband & I enjoyed our 4 night stay at the Dormer House. The location was within easy walking distance of the center of Cape May, and the on-site parking was much appreciated. Nancy and her staff were delightful, especially during the breakfast hour. The food was delicious and served with a smile. I would highly recommend staying at Dormer House when in Cape May.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect stay in the heart of Cape May

This is a charming bed-and-breakfast right in the heart of historic Cape May. Very easy to walk to the shops and restaurants on Washington Street. Also an easy walk to the beach. Everything is so nice.
Antique rose room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean facilities and very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antione

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Terrific Place to Stay

What a great stay we had at the Dormer House! The historical house is well cared for & so charming. The parking is easily accessible. The room was clean and inviting. Breakfast was on the enclosed porch & over the course of 3 mornings we enjoyed a beautiful & filling meal (Dietary provisions were made for several guests) However, the true standout here is the staff. Everyone is very friendly and ready to suggest a restaurant or supply more towels. We'll will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rajan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Victorian building, clean facility, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast included. Great location to Washington Street mall and area shops and restaurants. Free parking. Lovely porch to rock, people watch and enjoy a glass of wine. Overall a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was exceptional and we loved the private table seating. Rooms very clean and cute. The dormer windows need repair. The staff was mostly pleasant. Some not so warm and friendly but orhers always smiling and pleasant. Location is perfect. All in all, very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a few times and love the convenience of being a short walk from everything we like to do. The property is beautiful and we love sitting on the front porch for tea!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

DANIEL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, good breakfast but the room was very run down. Large, Dark stain on the carpet next to the bed. Dusty furnishing and very worn out. Place was tidy but not clean. And it was evident in the reception parlor also. I would not stay there a second time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu is fresh. Would like to see some healthier options. Location is great, walkable to most anything. Staff is very pleasant & helpful. Very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome breakfasts in a great setting: front veranda or an enclosed side porch. Yummy tea and cookies in the afternoon. The Diana room was wonderful and typically quirky. Showers were hot. Room was dark and quiet. Nice to have a ceiling fan. I wouldn’t recommend for anyone with stair climbing challenges as the stair is steep and narrow. Parking on site and off-season we had no parking issues anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Walt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025