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Boarding House Cape May

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Washington Street Mall

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Property entrance
Reception
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Terrace/patio
Boarding House Cape May is in the heart of this historic coastal town, offering a free daily manager's reception and in-room WiFi. Guests can explore the nearby nature reserve, bike along Washington Street Mall, or visit the iconic Cape May Lighthouse.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Single Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Boarding House Cape May is in Cape May Historic District, a neighborhood in Cape May. Washington Street Mall and Wildwood Boardwalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape May Beach and Sunset Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Morey's Piers. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Map
810 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ 08204, Cape May, NJ, 08204

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape May Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape May Winery - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Delaney's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kohr's Bros - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Boarding House Cape May

Motel near Washington Street Mall
Located close to Cape May Beach and Cape May Lighthouse, Boarding House Cape May provides a free daily manager's reception. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Boarding House Cape May feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cape Winds Motel Cape May
Boarding House Cape May Motel
Cape Winds Cape May
Cape Winds Hotel Cape May
Boarding House Cape May Motel
Boarding House Cape May Cape May
Boarding House Cape May Motel Cape May

Frequently asked questions

Is Boarding House Cape May pet-friendly?

Yes, Boarding House Cape May allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Boarding House Cape May?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Boarding House Cape May?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Boarding House Cape May?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Boarding House Cape May located?

Located in Cape May Historic District, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. Sunset Beach and Cape May Lighthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Boarding House Cape May Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in Cape May, parking on the property is tight but there is public parking on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would 100% recommend The Boarding House!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent week-long stay. It was easily walkable to the downtown shops, restaurants and the beach. We traveled with our puppy and there were no problems accommodating him. Overall a very nice place and we would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and modern. The amenities were great. We loved having our pup with us and appreciated all the dog-friendly items on the property. We also loved the bikes that were available. This enhanced our stay in cape May.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is so nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very nice place to stay in Cape May!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, very comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe, updated space, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very comfortable rooms, convenient location, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the property a lot; will definitely stay again !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! The location was amazing and so were the amenities and staff! They had bikes available for guests to use whenever and a nice happy hour which had local spirits! Overall enjoyed our stay, 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matheus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family atmosphere. Enjoyed our stay with our 10 month old and will bring our pups next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms, very clean, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, great location, and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

an

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean and super cute. We had our two small dogs and felt right at home. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly the morning coffee was delicious! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great decor and amenities. Clean, updated rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely!!!!’
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cutest boutique hotel. It is so beachy and comfy. Great staff, compliments happy hour libations and morning coffee were nice added touches. We opted for the king suite and enjoyed the patio swings. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Great place to stay

We are repeat customers, the place is great & so are the hosts. The rooms are spotless. Excellent comfort bed & pillows in fact I ordered all the same pillows for my own home after staying there the first time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

Charming hotel

My husband and I had a great stay at the Boarding House Cape May. We especially loved the pour-over coffee in the rooms and the bikes for borrowing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will be back! Awesome time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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