THE QUEEN VICTORIA, Cape May

The Queen Victoria - A Victorian-era B&B with restored 1880s buildings, afternoon tea service, and oceanfront location

Located one block from the Atlantic Ocean in Cape May's historic district, The Queen Victoria spans three meticulously restored 1880s buildings and an 1876 gambling parlor. This Cape May hotel features 31 individually decorated rooms and suites, each equipped with private bathrooms, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-refrigerators. A daily buffet breakfast is served from 8:00-10:00 AM, featuring fresh-squeezed juices, homemade granola, and hot egg dishes. The Queen Victoria maintains British traditions with afternoon tea service from 3:00-4:30 PM, offering house-made sweets and savories on the porches or by the fireplace. Guest amenities include complimentary bicycles, beach chairs, towels, and wireless internet throughout. The property sits at the intersection of Ocean Street and Columbia Avenue, positioning guests within walking distance of Washington Street Mall's shops and dining venues.

Pros

Multiple restored Victorian-era buildings with period furnishings and antiques

Each room features premium 400-count cotton sheets and handmade quilts

Extensive breakfast buffet with fresh-squeezed juices and homemade specialties

Four rocker-filled porches and cozy parlors with fireplaces

Cons

Only five suites provide dedicated parking spaces

Check-in ends at 7:00 PM unless special arrangements are made