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The Dormer House

3.5 star property

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Close to Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach, The Dormer House provides free full breakfast, a fireplace in the lobby, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩306,425
₩351,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room) | Free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

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

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

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

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Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room) | Free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

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

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Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage) | Free WiFi

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite) | Free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

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

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

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

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

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

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Cape May Historic District, a neighborhood in Cape May, is home to The Dormer House. Washington Street Mall and Wildwood Boardwalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Morey's Piers and Raging Waters Water Park. Easy Lynne Theater Company and Cape May Model Trains are also worth visiting. Visit our Cape May travel guide
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Map
800 Columbia Avenue, Cape May, NJ, 08204

What's nearby

  • Colonial House
    Colonial House
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Washington Street Mall
    Washington Street Mall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Cape May City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May, New Jersey
    Cape May Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • CPF3R8 The side of the new Cape May Convention Center, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
    Cape May Convention Hall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar
    7 min walk
  • Taco Caballito Tequileria
    7 min walk
  • Madison's Bakery
    6 min walk
  • Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Fins Bar & Grille
    8 min walk

About this property

The Dormer House

  • Bed & breakfast near Cape May Beach
  • Close to Washington Street Mall, The Dormer House provides amenities like free full breakfast and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises, a water dispenser, and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Dormer House have amenities such as free WiFi.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dormer House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dormer House?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dormer House on Jun 4, 2026 start from ₩306,425, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dormer House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dormer House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dormer House located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Colonial House, Cape May Beach, and Washington Street Mall. Fireman's Hall History Museum and Cape May City Hall are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

The Dormer House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 553 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, so charming like you are stepping back in time, breakfast was delicious and served with a smile! Definitely a place to stay over and over again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quaint place. Very quiet and near everything. We absolutely loved it and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Pleasant staff. Nice breakfast. Smooth visit all-around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dujuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hot breakfast served every morning was one of the highlights of our trip. The B&B is well decorated and maintained. It is located with walking distance to Washington street or the beach. We have lived there 5 years ago and would like to come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TERRENCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Dormer House. Authentic old Cape May, quiet neighborhood, easy walk to just about everything. This is not a 'bells and whistles' place, more like going to visit a cherished old family member. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was spacious. Keep room for the big breakfasts ! Would recomend for sure
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this property for a weekend getaway! It was the perfect and cozy spot that was walkable to many amazing shops and restaurants! The breakfast each morning was amazing and a plus! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Breakfast was so delicious and very generous portions. Off street parking is a wonderful amenity for Cape May
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

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

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Surprisingly, confortable bed. I have back issues so that was a plus. Nice to have parking, esp. when the busy season starts.
A sweet shot at an angle.
The dining area.
From across the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and food were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff

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

8/10 Good

Joel

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, friendly people, and excellent breakfasts. Would recommend for a weekend visit or longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable accommodations, and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay, breakfast was fantastic, tea was lovely, and the location was so convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Walt

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

10/10 Excellent

Regina

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