Congress Hall

4.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool, near Washington Street Mall

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Ocean Side)

  • Ocean view
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side)

  • Ocean view
  • 265 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Town Side)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

  • City view
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

  • Ocean view
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (South Wing)

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (South Wing)

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ocean Side)

  • Ocean view
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

  • City view
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean Side)

  • Ocean view
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

  • City view
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean Side)

  • Ocean view
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

  • Ocean view
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Town Side)

  • City view
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Cape May

Located in Cape May Historic District, Congress Hall is adjacent to Cape May Beach and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Washington Street Mall. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 107 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, free in-room WiFi, and free valet parking.

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Washington Street Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sunset Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Poverty Beach - 12 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Congress Hall

Family fun on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool, near Washington Street Mall
Guests of Congress Hall enjoy a full-service spa, a nightclub, and a gym. If you plan to drive, free valet parking is available. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a kids' club.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, safes, and phones.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Congress Hall Sea Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Pig Tavern

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1816
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 40.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Congress Hall
Congress Hall Cape May
Congress Hall Hotel
Congress Hall Hotel Cape May
Hall Congress
Congress Hall Hotel
Congress Hall Cape May
Congress Hall Hotel Cape May

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near Congress Hall?

This hotel is situated in Cape May Historic District, just steps from Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall. You'll also find Cape May City Hall and Cape May Market less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Congress Hall?

As of May 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Hall on May 5, 2025 start from $194.65, 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.

Is parking available on site at Congress Hall?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Congress Hall?

Congress Hall Sea Spa is the hotel's spa and services include hot stone massages, prenatal massages, body wraps, and hydrotherapy.

Does Congress Hall include a casino on the premises?

No, Congress Hall doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Congress Hall?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 8 AM and 6:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

Is Congress Hall a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a poolside bar, 2 restaurants, and massages on the beach.

Are there hot tubs at Congress Hall?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Congress Hall have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Congress Hall has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekday mornings for a surcharge.

Will Congress Hall allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Congress Hall.

Are there connecting rooms at Congress Hall?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Congress Hall?

The closest major airport to Congress Hall is Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County), which is 6.2 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County), which is around 28.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Congress Hall?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy ocean or city views.

Does Congress Hall host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Congress Hall if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Congress Hall Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 708 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with group
Beautiful and unique property. Loved the Christmas vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER, CALGARY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a beautiful hotel, and it was so magically decorated for Christmas!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

sara

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kara

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walkable to Washington Street mall and many restaurants We stayed here during Christmas week andnit was beautifully decorated. The rooms were very clean and the turn down service was a nice surprise. I cannot wait to stay here agin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, Montville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our check in was very easy and the valet staff was wonderful. our luggage was in our room upon check in. Great restaurants on the property. Atmosphere is beautiful during the holiday season.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s very quaint with a lot of history. I loved the brown lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything except the location of the room. Our room was over the bar and near the elevators. Some bar patrons would chat outside, by the back entrance and get very loud and our room was right above that entrance. Others had a chat fest by the elevator and others allowed their children to run up and down the hallways at 10 pm. Hotel guests should be told where the room is located and given an option to relocate. I will still stay at the hotel again but will request a specific area. Other than that The Congress Hall will always be my first choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hector

The Antiquity of the Building and the Festive atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always Great staff and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just beautiful this time of the year.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Congress Hall!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean Stein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Regla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piyush, New York

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of activity to participate in in doors
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik, New Holland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Congress Hall is the place to be in Cape May. Walk out the front doors to the washington square walking mall. Walk out the back to the Beach and Cape May Point where you can see both the sunrise and the sunset. Short drive to Exit Zero , Sunset Beach and the Lighthouse and not to mention all the amenities inside of Confress Hall. The Christmas Decorations in December are worth seeing at least once.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024