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The Dormer House

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, a short walk to Washington Street Mall

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Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi
Reception
1 bedroom, free WiFi
1 bedroom, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Heating
Jetted bathtub
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
800 Columbia Avenue, Cape May, NJ, 08204

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • Cape May Peanut Butter Co.

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
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • 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.

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
  • 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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Dormer House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dormer House?

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, Washington Street Mall, and Cape May Beach. Fireman's Hall History Museum and Cape May City Hall are also within 5 minutes.

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The Dormer House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 443 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All in all, a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay in Cape May. Welcoming and comfortable, friendly staff, great breakfast, cozy touches, and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nancy greeted us like family as usual. The breakfasts are fantastic and staff is always friendly. Have stayed here numerous times and as always everything is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, convenient parking, great location-everywhere we went was in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Laura

We've been visiting Dormer House for some years and continue to love the location, the excellent parking area and the low key porch vibe. And staff have always been uniformly pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's been a long time since we stayed at a B&B in Cape May. The Dormer House is in a good location and we walked to the beach, restaurants, and to meet up with tours. I really enjoyed our room because we had a sitting area, giving us space to watch a little TV at night and work out in the morning. The small refrigerator was also helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nancy and Angie were so gracious. The Dormer House is in a great location, is quite comfortable, and has wonderful breakfasts. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Angela July 18,2025 Hats off to The Dormer House! I love the Victorian Era. Nancy gave a warm greeting and checked on all guests. All staff were friendly and helpful, making my stay comfortable. The breakfasts were homemade and absolutely delicious every morning (I could count on the delicious coffee as well!). Cleanliness, central location to the beach and shopping, and convenient parking are all a plus. I will definitely return to The Dormer House. Stayed 4 nights in July 2025
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we were looking for. Thank you very much for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here last year. Very clean. Breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the room. Love the outstanding housekeeping. Breakfast needs work with more healthy options. Odd lack of any sense of ownership, our first experience with a "corporate" B&B. Personal touches are gone since place was sold. We stayed here twice before the sale.We will probably go back as we love the room and quiet location. Parking is easy too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with sitting area and bathroom with walk-in shower. Very comfortable king size bed. Great location for walking to washington street mall and beach, convention center and many restaurants. Can park once and walk but also easy drives to birding, wineries, brewery and distillery.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the housekeepers were excellent. They were friendly and were very helpful. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Afternoon cookies were a delightful treat along with tea. The room was comfortable and clean. The property was quiet and relaxing. We will definitely visit again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the ambiance of the Dormer House. It is so quaint! The water pressure in the shower wasn’t great, but overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We hope to return one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious! It is a lovely old home! I loved my suite! The steps are not for the faint of heart but I’m 64 I did fine
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay with a delightful staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dormer house was very nice to stay at for our anniversary. We were there around Christmastime and it was so cutely decorated. Just a feel-good vacation and place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Innkeeper was a joy to speak with and very accommodating. She was so helpful and a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dormer house itself shows its age and may not suite the younger crowd, but evokes a gentile atmosphere of the Victorian era very pleasant for those who appreciate that age.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an all-around wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nixi Lauren

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024