The Dormer House

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

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Free WiFi

Explore the area

800 Columbia Avenue, Cape May, NJ, 08204

Place, Cape May Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Washington Street Mall
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Cape May Convention Hall
‪6 min walk‬
Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

Exceptional

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

Excellent

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Cape May

Located in Cape May Historic District, The Dormer House is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. This 13-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

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What's nearby

Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Cape May Convention Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Out There Coffee - ‬6 min walk
‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬7 min walk
‪Kohr's Bros - ‬7 min walk
‪A Ca Mia - ‬6 min walk
‪The Buoy Coffee Shop - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Dormer House

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

The Dormer House features free WiFi in public areas and a communal living room. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions. This smoke-free bed & breakfast also has a water dispenser.

Guests can expect to find free WiFi.

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

$128 nightly

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

This property doesn't allow pets

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

Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

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. Cash is not accepted.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see near The Dormer House?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Cape May Historic District within a 10-minute walk of Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. You'll also find Cape May City Hall and Emlen Physick Estate less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Dormer House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Dormer House feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Dormer House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Dormer House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Dormer House?

Amenities at this bed u0026 breakfast that appeal to couples include jetted bathtubs and bathrobes in some guestrooms.

Are there hot tubs at The Dormer House?

No, but some guestrooms at this bed & breakfast feature jetted bathtubs.

Does The Dormer House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Dormer House offers free full breakfasts though there is no restaurant.

Will The Dormer House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Dormer House.

Are there connecting rooms at The Dormer House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Dormer House?

The closest major airport to The Dormer House is Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County), which is 6.1 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County), which is around 29.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Dormer House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Dormer House.

The Dormer House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Claire, Baldwinsville

Traveled with partner

Jul 5, 2025

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

denise

Jul 3, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with partner

Jul 2, 2025

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

Verified traveler

Jul 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic!

I had a wonderful experience at the Dormer House. It was clean and charming. Very close to downtown and the beach. Breakfast was delicious, the staff was warm and courteous, and my room was perfect! I rented the Dormer suite, which had a huge private bathroom and sunken tub. The a/c unit worked great even with the room being on the third floor and during a heatwave. Would highly recommend and I will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Jun 29, 2025

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

Todd

Jun 27, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Jun 27, 2025

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

Brilliant place shame about the electrics.

Our stay was very nice and the team were very polite and helpful. Would have been 5 star apart from the power tripping out and impacting our air con when over 100F. Needs a load load check and training of staff to reset breakers fast. I am sure with some planning this one issue could be over come.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with partner

Jun 26, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family

Jun 23, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Jun 22, 2025

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

Quaint B&B

We loved our stay in the Antique Rose room. It was on the 3rd floor but stairs are no issue for us. Room was spacious and comfortable. Pillows could have been better, but I would do best traveling with my own because this is usually an issue. The breakfast and seating area were lovely, coffee was good, and staff was attentive. Great location and parking was so easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Di

Jun 19, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Jun 16, 2025

Cozy B&B in the heart of Victorian Cape May. Easy 5 minute walk to the beach or the shops. The room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious and served either in the enclosed porch, or in our case, on the open porch. Will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner

Jun 12, 2025

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

Nancy

Jun 11, 2025

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

Marian V

Jun 5, 2025

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

A few lovely days in Cape May

I very much enjoyed my stay. My room was lovely with a very comfortable bed and all the amenities you could anticipate. I highly recommend this B&B and would gladly return. However the next time I'd request a room on the lower floor to avoid climbing an additional flight of stairs.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gianna

Jun 2, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Jun 2, 2025

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

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN E

May 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family

May 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The location is excellent with great access to beach and town. The street is quiet and the homes in the area are beautiful. The service was great. The hotel needs some TLC- there were even some small things that could be done to improve it. There was peeling paint on the ceiling and rust around radiators. Walls would have hooks and no paintings. The decor has not been updated in a long time. So overall a good experience that could have been made great with some attention to detail and basic maintenance.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family

May 26, 2025

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

8/10 Good

William

May 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner

May 24, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family

May 21, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner

May 20, 2025

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

suzanne

May 19, 2025

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