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Congress Hall

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served
On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Lobby sitting area
Body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee on weekdays

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (South Wing)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (South Wing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean Side)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ocean Side)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Town Side)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Town Side)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Ocean Side)

  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side)

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side)

  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Congress Hall

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Congress Hall's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Congress Hall offers 107 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cape May hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Congress Hall Sea Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Congress Hall. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cape May Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and 2 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar, and 3 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Indulge with body treatments, facials, or Swedish massages at Congress Hall Sea Spa
  • Services include a kid's club, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall
Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Congress Hall like a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This Victorian Cape May hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Blue Pig Tavern - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Pig Tavern

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (88 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1816
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Additional fees will apply for smoking in guest rooms or for damages to guest rooms.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Congress Hall
Congress Hall Cape May
Congress Hall Hotel
Congress Hall Hotel Cape May
Hall Congress
Congress Hall Hotel
Congress Hall Cape May
Congress Hall Hotel Cape May

Congress Hall Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1007 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Close to everything. Gorgeous view of the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lizandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of entertainment on site, great food in restaurants located at hotel, close to shops and other restaurants if you want to venture out. Very clean and organized. Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful- staff, food, room all exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

laura

Love this historic hotel, perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Amenities
Decorations for the holidays was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ALFRED

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Clean and spacious room. Helpful staff and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went during the Christmas holidays. The decorations inside and out were really beautiful. We took a quick walk on the beach and then came back for delicious hot chocolate. The winter wonderland is great for kids and adults.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, spacious and remodeled nicely.
Main lobby
King bed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tne room was not ocean view. But it was a very nice room. I was only staying for the night, i didn't request a view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maryellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay was lovely. Room was very clean. Comfy bed. The grounds were gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service all around
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had great few days there!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome room! Spacious and so clean and comfortable. Blue pig tavern was fantastic for dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was magic. I live 30 miles away, everything Congress Hall does is perfect. Can't wait to return in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice staff, great spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christy

Everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room with balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was immaculate. Bed was very comfortable , great shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room. Great food. Excellent staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025