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Boarding House Cape May

2.5 star property

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Property entrance
Front of property
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom
Lobby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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810 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ 08204, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Single Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape May

With a stay at Boarding House Cape May in Cape May (Cape May Historic District), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. .This motel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Sunset Beach and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Cape May Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Colonial House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Elaine's Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Boarding House Cape May

Motel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Washington Street Mall
Boarding House Cape May offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and bike parking.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

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 transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

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

Boarding House Cape May Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melannie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome pet friendly hotel. Clean and accommodating. We are looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Fountain Hill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great dog friendly option. Room was clean and modern. Complimentary coffee was also awesome. Went in October, so not during peak beach season. Enjoyed it for an autumn getaway. I recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the personal touches. Within walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Pet friendly. Dog park across the street. Could be sound proofed much better. The parking spots are too narrow for regular-sized vehicles. Almost got parked in several times.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience. Super clean and pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the dog park across the street, the staff were very accommodating with anything I needed and the rooms and area were very clean. It was an awesome place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic spot to stay with pups!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The room was perfect, the rooftop was fun and being able to walk to shopping, dining and the beach was incredible. I would definitely stay again and would not hesitate to refer friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the staff were top notch. The rooms were exceptionally clean and well appointed. They thought of everything; great coffee, amazingly comfortable bed and bedding and a gourmet dog treat for my puppy! I will Definitely return there my next trip to beautiful Cape May.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Travelled with family and small children
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

Dominic

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

Family Owned and Operated- Class Act

The family owned hotel is amazing
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

Travelled with partner
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

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very relaxed, welcoming and helpful. Location was convenient without the stress of being in the middle of the bustle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith A

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby should open at 8 am
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024