Cape May Historic District Travel Guide

Cape May

These are Victorian style homes overlooking the beach in Cape May. There is wooden fence separating the beach and the houses. The homes have large front porches. The sky is a deep blue with just a few white puffy clouds.
A row of colorful buildings with red awnings and blue trim, surrounded by lush greenery and a birdhouse.
Cape May Historic District
Cape May Historic District
Cape May Historic District

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Top hotels in Cape May Historic District

Montreal Beach Resort

Montreal Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
1025 Beach Avenue Cape May NJ
The price is ฿25,301 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿25,301
฿32,192 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Cape May. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"I can’t really review the hotel itself because we were never able to stay there. When we arrived, the hotel informed us that they had messed up our reservation and were unable to honor our booking. Instead, we were relocated to a different, lower-rated property about 20 minutes away late at night. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Montreal Beach Resort
Congress Hall

Congress Hall

4 out of 5
200 Congress Place Cape May NJ
The price is ฿28,326 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿28,326
฿35,715 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Cape May. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Location, amenities, friendly staff, cleanliness, this hotel had it all and was worth every penny!"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Congress Hall
Mahalo Cape May

Mahalo Cape May

2.5 out of 5
Beach & Madison Avenues Cape May NJ
The price is ฿15,461 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿15,461
฿19,848 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Cape May. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a beach locale and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (368 reviews)
"Rooms and property are very clean. The pool area is excellent. Perfect location right off the beach and walking distance to Congress Hall and all other area shops and restaurants. The beach tags were great to have and use also! Very convenient to have chairs and umbrellas setup on the beach for use. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Mahalo Cape May
Marquis de Lafayette Hotel

Marquis de Lafayette Hotel

3.5 out of 5
501 Beach Ave Cape May NJ
The price is ฿16,450 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿16,450
฿19,185 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Cape May. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The cleaning staff was wonderful and hard working as was all of the people at the outdoor bar."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Marquis de Lafayette Hotel
The Beach Shack

The Beach Shack

3.5 out of 5
205 W Beach Ave Cape May NJ
Stay at this beach hotel in Cape May. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (652 reviews)
"Everything was outstanding. My vacation didn’t go as planned and the front desk and staff was more than helpful and understanding. I appreciate them more than they know. I would highly recommend The Beach Shack and I hope to return in the near future."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

The Beach Shack
Chalfonte Hotel

Chalfonte Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Howard St Cape May NJ
Stay at this hotel in Cape May. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and air conditioning. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (523 reviews)
"An American Heritage Hotel, very historical, very friendly staff. Also very well located at the center of Historical Cape May."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Chalfonte Hotel
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Where to stay in Cape May Historic District

Find the best Cape May Historic District areas for the activities you enjoy most.

North Cape May

While North Cape May may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cape May Terminal and Cape May Winery.

Village Green

When in Village Green, you can plan a visit to Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Admiral Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Admiral Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cape May Beach and Poverty Beach.

Cold Spring

While there might not be top attractions in Cold Spring, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Historic Cold Spring Village and Cape May Winery.



Cape May Historic District Travel Guide