Frequently Asked Questions about Cape May Accommodations
Minimum stays / cancellation policies
Most of Cape May's accommodations have minimum stay requirements and strict cancellation policies in-season. Call to reserve your accommodations ahead of time, or book online. Specify if you will be a late arrival. You may surprised how many people neglect this process and end up disappointed.
Keep in mind, it's unlikely you will be able to get a one-night stay in town between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Where are things located?
The largest motor inns are along Beach Avenue (where the Atlantic Ocean touches the sand of Cape May). The other main streets that are parallel with the beach include Lafayette, Washington and Columbia. The higher numbers are nearest to the Coast Guard Training Center. The lower numbers are in the historic district.
Can I stay right on the sand?
The closest you can stay to the beach is across the street. There are no accommodations directly on the beach in Cape May.
One-night stays
It is unlikely you will be able to get a one-night stay in town between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Parking
Not all accommodations have on-site parking. Learn more about parking.
Last-minute vacations
If your stay in Cape May is more spontaneous than planned, we advise being flexible (and if you're being spontaneous, you're probably flexible). Even in the summer, you can often find a great place to stay at the last minute if you call around. The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May has a hot line to call for last minute vacancies.