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The Dormer House

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)
Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)
Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Commodore John Jacoby Sui)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Mary Francis Denning Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Diana Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (The George Jacoby Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Antique Rose Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Dormer Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Sleigh Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (Shannon Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Anthony Hunsicker Roo)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

Romantic Cottage, Ensuite (Smith Cottage)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Dorothy Thompson Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

Romantic Room, Ensuite (Mary Franklin Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

Standard Room, Ensuite (The Lillian Hastings Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cape May

Located in Cape May (Cape May Historic District), The Dormer House is within a 10-minute walk of Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. .This bed & breakfast is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Wildwood Boardwalk and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Sunset Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪A Ca Mia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Madison's Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Buoy Coffee Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Washington Inn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Dormer House

Bed & breakfast with free parking, a short walk to Washington Street Mall
The Dormer House offers 13 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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The Dormer House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 461 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Travelled with partner
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

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

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.
The Dormer House in the evening
Along the Boardwalk
A beautiful Cape May sunset
The Pink House
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gianna

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with sitting area and bathroom with walk-in shower. Very comfortable king size bed. Great location for walking to washington street mall and beach, convention center and many restaurants. Can park once and walk but also easy drives to birding, wineries, brewery and distillery.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here last year. Very clean. Breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible. Curtains did not block out light. Breakfast was not healthy and dry. Staff not helpful and people were noisy. Staff did nothing to assist. We had to leave early and were in spring break. So very disappointed. They still have not addressed my concerns via email
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the ambiance of the Dormer House. It is so quaint! The water pressure in the shower wasn’t great, but overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We hope to return one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Innkeeper was a joy to speak with and very accommodating. She was so helpful and a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024