BEAUCLAIRES BED & BREAKFAST, Cape May

Beauclaires Bed & Breakfast - A Victorian B&B with ocean views, gourmet dining, and period furnishings

Located on tree-lined Washington Street in Cape May's historic district, Beauclaires Bed & Breakfast houses 6 elegant Victorian-style rooms with private bathrooms, just half a block from the beach. This 3-star Cape May hotel features king and queen pillow-top mattresses, electric fireplaces, and flat-screen TVs throughout its accommodations. The property serves a family-style gourmet breakfast with egg casseroles, breakfast meats, and homemade muffins, plus afternoon tea with seasonal refreshments from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. Common areas include a wrap-around terrace with rocking chairs, a sunroom with a two-person dining table, and a second-floor library with shared refrigerators. Beauclaires stands two blocks from downtown's antique shops and restaurants, with the Cape May Public Beach and Washington Street Gallery both 0.5 miles away.

Pros

Victorian period antiques and decor throughout guest rooms and common areas

Afternoon tea service with seasonal beverages and packaged snacks

Complimentary beach badges and bicycles for guest use

Library with book collection and shared refrigerators for guest convenience

Cons

Two-night minimum stay required on weekends year-round

Located 46.5 miles from Atlantic City International Airport