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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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Cozy home with a charming front porch and beautifully landscaped grounds.
Cozy living space with a kitchenette, sofa, and dining area.
Relax in a warm and inviting living space with a grand piano, comfortable seating, and a cozy fireplace.
Relax in this serene living space with a comfortable sofa, large mirror, and compact kitchen area.
Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, a bedside lamp, and a bathroom nearby.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
  • 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
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Fan
Jetted bath
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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
  • ‪Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Dormer House

Bed & breakfast near Cape May Beach
Close to Washington Street Mall, The Dormer House provides amenities, such as free full breakfast and a fireplace in reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, a water dispenser and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Dormer House offer amenities, such as free WiFi.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

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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?

Checkout 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. 320 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 436 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

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

Central location, friendly people, and excellent breakfasts. Would recommend for a weekend visit or longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

Easy check in, convenient parking, great location-everywhere we went was in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

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

Friendly staff, comfortable accommodations, and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

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

Everything we were looking for. Thank you very much for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Stayed here last year. Very clean. Breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

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

10/10

Great overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

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

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

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

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

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

10/10

Very enjoyable stay with a delightful staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Wonderful staff and breakfasts!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Just an all-around wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Awesome place and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Great location, good value and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Clean and comfortable , good breakfast .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024