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301 Howard St, Cape May, New Jersey, United States, 08204
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Near the beach
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Rooms at The Chalfonte

The Chalfonte Hotel, established in 1876, provides guest rooms, spacious suites, and cottage rentals. Options range from rooms with premium baths and European-style baths to traditional rooms with shared baths. The majority of guest rooms do not include televisions, telephones, or clock radios. Wireless internet is available. Suites feature ocean views, one queen-size bed, one full-size bed, and a private bath. Standard Rooms with European bathrooms have ocean views with a queen or full-size bed, glass shower, and commode; the sink is located in the guest room. The Satterfield Cottage accommodates seven guests and features a combined kitchen and living area. The first floor has one bedroom with two single beds and a bathroom with a shower. The second floor has three bedrooms and two bathrooms: a front bedroom with a king bed and en suite bath with shower, a middle bedroom with two single beds, and a back bedroom with a full bed. The Old Laundry Cottage accommodates seven guests year-round. The first floor features a full kitchen, a family room with a queen sleeper sofa, and a queen bedroom with an ensuite bath. The second floor features a kitchenette, one large bedroom with a king bed and a twin bed, an ensuite bath, and access to a second-floor porch. Smart TV and Wi-Fi are included, as are toiletries and linens; one reserved parking space is provided.

Dining at The Chalfonte

The Magnolia Room serves meals from May through September, featuring Southern-style fare with family recipes. Restaurant patrons have enjoyed Helen, Dot, and Lucille's recipes for over 75 years. A special breakfast can be arranged. The King Edward Bar serves domestic and imported beers, fine wines, and cocktails, and is open to the public daily from 3 p.m. in season. Bar Bites are available from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Caleb Stine and Jim Hannah bring their Americana party to the Chalfonte the first Wednesday of each month. A Chalfonte Breakfast includes eggs, bacon or sausage, and potatoes, while other options include a Smoked Salmon Bagel, Avocado Toast, and Vanilla Yogurt with Seasonal Fruit. Appetizers include Deviled Eggs, Pimento Cheese Dip, and Seared Gulf Shrimp. Main courses feature Miss Dorothy's Skillet Fried Half Chicken, Potato Crusted Flounder, and Grilled Flat Iron Steak.

Events & Recreation

The Chalfonte Hotel hosts weddings and private events. Outdoor ceremonies can be held in the Secret Garden. The Magnolia Room seats up to 150 guests, and up to 200 guests can be accommodated using the adjacent outdoor porch and first floor of the hotel. Groups of 25 or more can host retreats. Weekly volunteer work weekends are available, providing accommodations and meals in exchange for labor.

Location and Access

The Chalfonte Hotel is a short walk from Cape May's shops. It is near a golf course, a 1-minute drive from Washington Street Mall, and 6 minutes from Sunset Beach. The hotel is 75 km from Atlantic City International Airport. To reach the hotel by car, continue three blocks past the traffic light at Washington Street (PNC Bank on the corner) to the corner of Sewell Ave and Howard Street. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is nearby. NJ Transit provides service from New York, Philadelphia, and all points in NJ. The front desk staff can advise on where to find free street parking. Parking is street parking only around the hotel, with a 15-minute unloading space in front.

Hotel Services

Cottage renters have access to Chalfonte Hotel amenities including the Magnolia Room restaurant, King Edward Bar, Lobby and Writing Room. Housekeeping services are available upon request for an additional fee. The front desk is available to advise on parking. The hotel has had four owners: Henry Sawyer and the Satterfield family of Richmond, Virginia. An on-site wedding coordinator is provided for weddings. Free Wi-Fi is available in rooms.

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Getting around

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City Centre
Cape May 1.1 km
Airports
Atlantic City International (ACY) 72.1 km
Osvaldo Vieira International (oxb) 96.8 km

Facilities

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General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free internet access

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
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Location

301 Howard St, Cape May, New Jersey, United States, 08204
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301 Howard St, Cape May, New Jersey, United States, 08204
Nearby
Washington and Franklin Streets
The Colonial House
330 m
714 Beach Ave
Cape May Convention Hall
550 m
Seafood dining
450 m
905 Page St
Steger Beach Services
350 m
645 Lafayette St
The Stephen Smith House
510 m
Restaurants
Rita's Italian Ice
570 m
711 Beach Ave
Mario's Pizza and Italian Eatery
730 m
315 Ocean St Washington Commons Mall In the Acme Parking Lot
Avalon Coffee of Cape May
560 m
7 Gurney St
Cape May Peanut Butter Co
550 m
516 Carpenter Ln
Bonnie's Toppings Frozen Dessert
740 m
315 Ocean St Unit 8B Washington Commons Mall
Cione Gelato
740 m
315 Ocean St Washington Commons
Out There Coffee
620 m
315 Ocean St Unit 22
Stewart's Root Beer
650 m
500 Washington St
Jojo Pizza
640 m
509 Washington St
RSK Doughnuts
630 m
Grant and beach ave
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:00
Check-out
from 07:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2010
Number of rooms:
65

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