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301 Howard St, Cape May, New Jersey, United States of America, 08204

The Chalfonte Hotel - Historic 1876 seaside hotel with Southern hospitality and acclaimed Magnolia Room dining

Established in 1876, The Chalfonte Hotel stands as the oldest original Cape May hotel, featuring 65 guest rooms with distinctive configurations. The nationally acclaimed Magnolia Room Restaurant serves Southern-style fare prepared by the third generation of Dickerson women, whose recipes have delighted patrons for over 75 years. Guest rooms maintain a simplistic atmosphere, deliberately free of modern electronics like televisions and telephones, though Wi-Fi is available throughout. The King Edward Bar provides an intimate setting where locals and visitors gather for domestic beers, wines, and classic cocktails. For events, the ballroom accommodates up to 150 guests indoors and 200 when utilizing the adjacent porch. Two cottages supplement the main building: the Satterfield Cottage with four bedrooms and the Old Laundry Cottage, renovated in 2018, accommodating seven guests. Located just a 1-minute drive from Washington Street Mall and 6 minutes from Sunset Beach, the Chalfonte offers direct access to local attractions. Atlantic City International Airport is situated 46.5 miles from the property.

The Chalfonte Hotel: Pros

- The Secret Garden provides an outdoor ceremony space for weddings - Third-generation family recipes served continuously in the Magnolia Room - Historic verandas equipped with rocking chairs and sea breezes - Complimentary wedding coordinator service for all ceremonies

The Chalfonte Hotel: Cons

- Street parking only around the hotel - No private bathrooms in some traditional rooms

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165 sq. feet 
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165 sq. feet 
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195 sq. feet 
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City Center
Cape May3700 ft
Airports
Atlantic City International (ACY) 44.8 mi
Osvaldo Vieira International (oxb) 60.2 mi

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Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free internet access

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  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
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Location

301 Howard St, Cape May, New Jersey, United States of America, 08204
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301 Howard St, Cape May, New Jersey, United States of America, 08204
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Washington and Franklin Streets
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Bonnie's Toppings Frozen Dessert
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2500 ft
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Out There Coffee
2100 ft
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Stewart's Root Beer
2200 ft
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RSK Doughnuts
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