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The Dormer House

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Map
800 Columbia Avenue, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Colonial House
    3 min walk
  • Cape May City Hall
    4 min walk
  • King Edward Bar
    1 min walk
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui) | Free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room) | Free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room) | Free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room) | Free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room) | Free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite) | Free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room) | Free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room) | Free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo) | Free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage) | Free WiFi

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room) | Free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite) | Free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room) | Free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Dormer House

3.5-star B&B in Cape May Historic District
A lobby fireplace, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Other amenities include multilingual staff.
The Dormer House offers 13 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The Dormer House features multilingual staff, a fireplace in the lobby, and a water dispenser. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Dormer House is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

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

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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The Dormer House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 384 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 384 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 384 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 384 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 384 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Comfortable well managed property conveniently located within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, and the beach. Daily breakfast on the porch was too rate
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

maggie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing! The breakfast was definitely a highlight. The room definitely had its quirks but overall so worth it, and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely attentive and friendly. Quiet in the evening and breakfast on the porch was so relaxing. Breakfast was delicious and cooked to order, really appreciated the homemade cookies in the afternoon as well. Very convenient location, easy walk to Washington Street Mall and the beach, parking on premises was also a plus. Can’t want to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B weekend
The warmth and friendliness of the staff and the fabulous breakfasts as well as cookies at tea time make this B&B a special experience. It's also very unusual to have a parking lot in Cape May. The location is great, very close to Washington Mall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and breakfasts!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Inexpensive, spacious, great location; terrific staff. Rooms and house a bit drab and rundown
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Dining, Beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miryel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Supper nice place to stay,really good care and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable , good breakfast .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time. The place is charming, the staff is very friendly and the breakfast provided in the morning was delicious. The tea and baked goods for snacks were also amazing! A really great time and place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly The breakfast was delicious We would highly recommend this band b
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t clear if the woman Nancy, who greeted us was the owner of the property. Immediately she made us feel welcome with her warm smile and friendly attitude. We reserved the cottage, which was absolutely phenomenal. clean private With lots of room and fully furnished and stocked up with plates and silverware and a coffee pot with coffee. The bed was one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. We cannot wait to go Go back again, but this time we will spend several days instead of one night. We had no idea how great it would be. Cannot say enough about the delicious, homemade pancakes and sausage and fresh brewed coffee. So accommodating and friendly. This is a 5 star property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing long weekend getvaway
This was a a get away weekend and it was amazing, quiet, clean but conveniently located to everything. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lots of charm, good value and great breakfast. Coupled with an ideal location barely 5 minutes walk from the beach and the downtown shopping center of Cape May and you have a great choice for accommodation. Just be aware this is a 100 yr old B&B with no full time staff, some quirks and minimal amenities compared to a full service hotel. Breakfast was fantastic and the rooms spacious and clean. My issue was thus; the doorknob on my room fell off every time I used it, which was very inconvenient, unsafe and frankly annoying. They sent someone to fix it, after which it promptly fell off again. Unfortunately this fell off with the door locked at midnight, meaning I had to jam a rolling chair castor into the door to open it otherwise sleep on the couch in the lobby. No one answered my call during this issue and the next day no one called me back to offer an apology until I called to inform them, largely so they would fix it for the next guest. I suppose in my book, it warranted a credit, or even a free night offer in the future, rather than "this is an old property and we apologize". Take it for what you will.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine, Medford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast on porch every morning was delicious and enjoyable....highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dormer House is a beautiful bed and breakfast in the heart of Cape May. My husband and I have been coming here for years. Breakfast on the spacious Victorian porch was delicious. The homemade cookies in the afternoon were yummy. The rooms are charming. The reason for the good this time and not excellent were that the silverware was not the cleanest, the chairs and tables on the porch were wobbly, and the bedding and sheets were rough. Also, in previous visits we were greeted and welcomed by the owner/manager but not this time which makes you feel at home. However, we will most likely be back again. It is a gorgeous Victorian bed and breakfast centrally located with lots of charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024