Overall Ratings & Reviews Chalfonte Hotel

The chalfonte is a gorgeous old Victorian building with a gorgeous porch. We were put in the southern quarters which was also nice and had charm, however it feels excluded from the main building. The walls are very thin, and the entrance to the hotel was right next to our room. So the screen door was constantly slamming. The guests were very loud Friday night before the wedding. They were up until 3:30 am yelling, fighting, crying, slamming doors. It was ridiculous. Their voices radiated through the air conditioner vent. Needless to say, I barely got any sleep. There was no water provided. There was a water jug but it was empty the whole time. I wasn’t told about any ice or amenities, so if there were any, I wouldn’t have known. The bar and staff were extremely nice. The drinks were very well prepared. The thing about the bar, is that everyone sits on the porch and are very loud. This is also a wedding venue, so keep that in mind. Guests are loud. So, if you want to go to sleep early, you are out of luck. I had to sleep with ear plugs in, but that was mainly because of the loud drunk guests above us. Even though the porch was loud, it did seem to quiet down by midnight. There was no parking or tv as the hotel does say. We had no trouble finding parking very close by. The bed was comfortable. You do have to share the ac with the three rooms on your floor. So that may not be to your liking. The location is great. I’m not sure I would stay again, based mostly on the noise.

Cool historic hotel that made us feel like the heydays of Cap May. It was a short trip so we did not get to experience the restaurant or bar. Everything was well maintained. Bathrooms new. Great bed. Nic e little coffee area and a nice evig porch to get your first cupa in the sun. No TVs in room but it feels like a special place overall.

What a treasure to be able to stay here. We loved everything, just like I did in the 70's with my parents and relatives.

Being able to experience to live shortly at this historic hotel

We enjoyed the Victorian-era design and charm of the Chalfonte, especially the wrap-around balcony with rocking chairs and tables. It was an easy walk from the hotel to the Convention Center and the beach.

This is a beautiful Victorian property full of classic charm. Its location is convenient to multiple options such as dining, shopping and beach time. The staff was wonderful.

Lovely historic property; so clean and well maintained. The beds are very comfy and I particularly enjoy the in-room sinks separate from the bathroom, so convenient. The hosts are terrific, communicative, and helpful. They were super responsive when I accidentally locked myself out one evening. There is also a delightful shared cosy kitchen nook/ area with microwave, refrigerator, makings for coffee, tea- overall just a wonderful, special experience. I've already been back two more times after my first stay, and look forward to many more future visits to the Chalafonte!

very charming and centrally located down town. will stay here again as well as family have been staying here for many years.

The main building was closed for off season, we were given a room in a house converted to a hotel, we can hear the neighbors talking, I hit my toes many times going to the bathroom, very disappointed, not what your website advertised, please review your hotels and confirm their services. I have to be careful with Expedia selection in the future.

Booked this Hotel with the understanding that we would be staying in the Hotel. The morning of arrival, we were notified by phone that we would not be staying there but next to it at an alternate building. It was adequate but not what was paid for or explained to us when we booked it. Very questionable Business practices. Would not recommend.

A delightful one night stay in a quaint old victorian era hotel. We stayed in the Southern House which is used in winter time I guess. Nicely appointed old property reminescent of many years ago in downtown cape may, near the beach and convention hall. Definitely recommend if you dont mind winding stairs.

I enjoyed how close this hotel was to the Washington Street Mall and the beach.

The owners are lovely; the historic hotel is charming, welcoming and super clean. The screened in porch off Room 1 was beautiful and much appreciated!

All perfect.

Enjoyed our stay

My daughter and granddaughter live in Cape May. Definitely my go to place. I’ve stayed twice now and it’s perfect for me considering price and location.

Ez parking walking to shops restaurants.

The room was a nice size in the Southern Quarters of the Chalfonte hotel. The bathroom was beautiful. This is quite an old house and of course like any older home you don’t have a completely level floor, we kind of expect that. The one thing that was really disconcerting in the room was the antique dresser, which was leaning against the wall and had wheels on one side and not on the other so it was quite tilted, it gave the optical illusion that the room was sloping downward especially when lying on the bed. It was a beautiful antique and if that were fixed it would give a much better feel to the room.

It was a great weekend.

Beautiful historical property. Only failing it took several minutes to get hot water.