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The Dormer House

3.5 star property

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A two-story house with a porch decorated with Christmas lights and wreaths.
A cozy living room with a piano, a fireplace, and festive decorations.
A dining area with white chairs and tables, a glass partition, and framed artwork on the walls.
A white porch with a glass table and chairs, a white door with an 'EXIT' sign, and a ceiling fan.
A staircase with a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments and lights.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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800 Columbia Avenue, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

A room with green walls, a bed, two wicker chairs, a small table, a lamp, and a television.

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A neatly made bed with a black metal frame, a white bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A neatly made bed with white linens, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a window with lace curtains, a radiator, and a wooden dresser.

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a white table and chairs. A beige sofa is in the living room area.

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a mirror on the wall.

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a lamp, and a patterned carpet.

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A neatly made bed with a white headboard and a decorative lamp beside it.

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a mirror on the wall.

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a door.

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed painting of a beach scene on the wall.

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Dormer House

A fireplace at reception, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
The Dormer House offers 13 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Dormer House. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cape May Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, a fireplace at reception and a water dispenser
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall
As a guest of The Dormer House, you'll find multilingual staff, a fireplace in the lobby, and a water dispenser. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Cape May bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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The Dormer House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 580 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this property for a weekend getaway! It was the perfect and cozy spot that was walkable to many amazing shops and restaurants! The breakfast each morning was amazing and a plus! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Breakfast was so delicious and very generous portions. Off street parking is a wonderful amenity for Cape May
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place Simple and quiet Breakfast was very good People staying there where all nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely breakfast- wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite place to stay in Cape May. Many things are walkable from here, and there is a parking lot where we can leave the car. We visit 2 times a year, and have never had any issues. We enjoy the large porch and of course the home baked cookies at tea time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Lovely place absolutely love it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful up kept place with delicious breakfasts and cookies Very Victorian!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and food were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent, and the food was spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent friendly staff. Very clean room and great parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean facilities and very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Dormer House staff were warm and welcoming and room was spotless. Huge, delicious breakfast served daily along with tea and cookies each afternoon. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Surprisingly, confortable bed. I have back issues so that was a plus. Nice to have parking, esp. when the busy season starts.
A sweet shot at an angle.
The dining area.
From across the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay, breakfast was fantastic, tea was lovely, and the location was so convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The ambiance was exceptional, the decor was beautiful. Afternoon tea and treats were delicious and much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

The staff was wonderful. The breakfasts were delicious. We loved the common areas and thought they were nicely decorated for Christmas. The outdoor Christmas decorations were great too.The location was perfect and walkable to everything we did. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall nice experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025