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The Best Beach Hotels in Cape May

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Cape May

Trying to decide where to stay near the beach in Cape May, New Jersey? The area is a fun, active, and exciting beach destination. When researching the best beach hotel in Cape May for your next trip, you'll probably want to look for a variety of amenities such as a nice pool, oceanfront location near the water, free parking, fitness center, and access to water sports. For families traveling with children, a kid-friendly environment is also a must. And for couples seeking a romantic getaway, perhaps a spa, hot tub, and ocean views might be essential. Safety is also a top priority, as is the price, nearby activities, and guest ratings. With so many hotels near the water to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. That's why this guide will highlight the top hotel stays on the beach in Cape May based on traveler ratings and these criteria. From the soft sand to the luxurious amenities, Cape May's beach resorts and hotels offer the best of everything for vacationers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beach trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Montreal Beach Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $318 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Cape May
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Located at 1025 Beach Avenue, Montreal Beach Resort has great rooms from $318 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and golf at this beach hotel. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Picnic area
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Periwinkle Inn

Inn with prices starting at $208 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Periwinkle Inn which has nice rooms starting at $208. Offering an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and a pool table, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1039 Beach Avenue, P.O. Box 220. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers mini-golf, table tennis, fishing, a heated pool, and tennis which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Grand Hotel Cape May

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $227 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Cape May
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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We found Grand Hotel Cape May to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $227. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1045 Beach Avenue. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, child care, golf, city views, and a hot tub which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.3 miles from the center of town. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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The Capri in Cape May

Motel with prices starting at $401 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Cape May
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $401, The Capri in Cape May, at Beach & Madison Avenues provides an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a child pool, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers table tennis, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave. It's located just 0.3 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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The Southwinds

Motel with prices starting at $195 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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The Southwinds has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers room service, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $195 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 14 Patterson Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers horse riding, mini-golf, fishing, family rooms, and tennis, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.3 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Buckingham Motel

Motel with prices starting at $315 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Cape May
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
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The great guest rating of The Buckingham Motel is 8.60 out of 10. This place has scuba diving, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $315, and it's located at 1111 Beach Avenue. We also love the free parking, horse riding, mini-golf, fishing, and family rooms which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Madison Avenue Beach Club

Motel with prices starting at $350 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Cape May
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Madison Avenue Beach Club because it has great rooms that start at $350. It has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 605 Madison Avenue. Only 0.5 miles from the city center, beach-goers will especially love laundry facilities, bicycle rental, fishing, family rooms, and a heated pool at this fun hotel. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Congress Hall

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $385 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Cape May
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Congress Hall offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $385 (before taxes). It's located at 251 Beach Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, laundry services, city views, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 miles from the city center. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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The Star Inn Cape May

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $282 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Cape May
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Pool
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 29 Perry Street, The Star Inn Cape May has great rooms from $282 (before taxes). It offers a pool, an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find parking, a spa and wellness center, a spa, free parking, and bicycle rental which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 1 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Air-conditioned
  • Adults only
  • Kids' club
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La Mer Beachfront Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $346 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is La Mer Beachfront Inn which has nice rooms starting at $346. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1317 Beach Avenue. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms. It's located just 0.2 miles from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the beach hotels in nearby destinations: Ocean City, Wildwood Crest, Wildwood, and Rehoboth Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Ocean City, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Ocean City, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Ocean City, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ocean City, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Ocean City, Best Hotels for One Week in Ocean City, Best Hotels for One Night in Ocean City, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Ocean City, Best Business Hotels in Ocean City, or Best Party Hotels in Ocean City.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Cape May?

Cape May Average Beach Hotel Price
$335

Travelers to Cape May, New Jersey will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 35 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $335. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cape May.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $436
  • 3-star hotels: $336
  • 2-star hotels: $293


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