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Victorian Motel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Cape May, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
Rooms at Victorian Hotel provide a flat screen TV, a kitchenette, and air conditioning, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available.
In addition, Victorian Motel offers a pool, which will help make your Cape May trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests.
Nearby landmarks such as The Stephen Smith House (0.3 mi) and The Colonial House (0.3 mi) make Victorian Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Cape May.
If you like Italian restaurants, Victorian Hotel is conveniently located near Tisha's, Mario's Pizza and Italian Eatery, and Cappelletti & Sons Italian Deli.
Should time allow, Cape May Carriage Company and Emlen Physick Estate are some popular attractions that are within walking distance.
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travelers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
The Victorian Motel - great location, post-season overpriced, rule obsessed We always enjoy our pre and post season trips to Cape May. The Victorian Motel offers a clean, comfortable and perfect location next to the Washington St Mall with its many shops and eateries. That being said, the required 3 night stay at $257 per night is too pricey for post season. Another irritant is the rediculous focus on rules, procedures and consequences. One reviewer aptly described it as a prison orientation; my perception is the management must be lawyers or rule obsessed government bureaucrats. Torey presented as an informative desk clerk but clearly was programmed to drill and initial the rules almost like a real estate settlement. On the plus side, The Victorian Motel has been well maintained and updated and its Seniors clientele affords a quiet and age empathetic atmosphere. My two best recommendations for meals are Uncle Bills Pancake House for breakfast (walkable 2 blocks toward the beach) and Sea Salt restaurant fine dining about eight-tenths of a mile away (see separate review).
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We always enjoy our stay here. Rooms are always immaculate and comfortable and you can’t beat the location for access to restaurants and shops on the Mall.
The pool is always sparkling clean with plenty of comfortable seating.
The beach is a few blocks walk; we opted to drive since we had chairs and we’re getting up there in years.
Our unit had the ac unit in the front seating area; while the air DID reach the bedroom in the back, on a hot night I’d rather have it in the bedroom. Keep that in mind.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Victorian Motel, General Manager at The Victorian
Responded Sep 18, 2023
Thank you for your feedback, and for being such a loyal guest of our motel. We take pride in our clean, comfortable rooms and our convenient location near the Washington Street Mall and just a block from the beach. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future.
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Stayed here for a few days in their basic room with twin 8 year olds. Room was super clean. Linens were newer and well maintained. Pool was a nice plus. Plenty of chairs by the pool and separate sitting areas. Location is amazing. You can look out of your room and see the iconic Congress Hall and Washington Mall. Access to great restaurants. Only suggestion for management would be for better curtains or window coverings as the light from outside is bright(they have to leave the lights on outside at night for safety reasons, which is understandable!). I didn’t mention anything to the staff otherwise I think they would’ve tried to accommodate, but we weren’t bothered too much. And now for the staff. They were all amazing!!!!!! From check in until the time we left, we were made to feel at home. They were familiar but not intrusive. It was good old genuine hospitality. It’s a great deal for location, service, pool and attention to detail You will not be disappointed.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Victorian Motel, General Manager at The Victorian
Responded Aug 28, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are very happy to read that you found our accommodations to be clean and comfortable, and that you enjoyed our pool, views, and accessible location. In addition, we are thrilled that our fantastic staff were able to help make your stay exceptional! We also appreciate your suggestions regarding the in-room curtains. We are always looking for ways in which we can improve, and feedback such as yours is extremely valuable to us. We will take this feedback into consideration moving forward. Thank you again for leaving such a kind and detailed review, we hope to welcome you again soon!
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We have been staying at the Victorian for our annual ladies’ trip for over 15 years. Sadly, unless there is a change in management, we will not be going back.
The motel itself is great (with the exception of the wifi). Nothing fancy but always clean. Great pool and you can’t ask for a more convenient location.
Unfortunately, we have had multiple issues with management regarding our reservations. Without a lengthy recap of all of them, I will share the most recent one. We had 3 rooms booked for this June. We had some changes of plans and only need 2 rooms. We called 2 weeks in advance and asked for the $240 deposit for the 3rd room be moved toward the balance of one of our other rooms. We were told no – because the deadline for making changes was 15 days and it was now 14 days. We didn’t want a refund only to move the money to another room. Yes, that is the policy but certainly there could be some grace for the difference of one day and for a repeat guest of over 15 years. Instead, we lost our $240.
Upon arrival at the Victorian, management has implemented all sorts of new rules. You cannot park your car after 11 am on your check out day. In fact, you can no longer use the pool after 11 am on your check out day.
To use the pool at all, you need to have a pool pass. Each person has their own pool pass and there is a guy that sits at the gate all day. You must give him your pass when you enter and pick it up from him when you leave. So every time – if you leave to get something from your room, or to use the restroom, or to go get lunch – you have to swap the pass back and forth. I understand the end goal is to prevent non guests from using the pool, but there has to be an easier way. And don’t lose your pass, because that is a $20 fee.
Then there was housekeeping… or really there wasn’t housekeeping. We received a full instruction sheet about how we needed to bag our wet towels and our garage and put it outside our room and we would get a bag with fresh towels. If we wanted someone to clean the room, we could not be in the room and the same time, and they would only clean surface areas.
I will touch on one more element, which to be fair, has always been an issue there – the wifi. It is awful. If you are lucky enough to pick up their wifi signal at all, it goes in and out and the strength is week. It was actually mentioned in our instruction sheet to not try to stream anything because it affects the signal for all the guests. So obviously, they know it’s a problem.
We have enjoyed the Victorian for so many years, but it is time to explore other Cape May options unless the issues here are resolved.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Victorian Motel, General Manager at The Victorian
Responded Aug 30, 2022
Thank you for your patronage for so many years. We are sorry to read that you may no longer be staying with us, but we wish you happier travels in the future.
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Perfection. Loved everything about this hotel. Rooms were spacious and nicely decorated with updated kitchens and bathroom. They provide nice quality toiletries too. The place is spotless. Not even a fleck of dust! Beds were so comfortable and the linens and towels all smelled so fresh! Lovely pool with lots of seating. Wonderful location to the pedestrian mall and quick walk to the beach. And zero noise at night bedrooms are in the back. Nice view from the balcony of the little town. We loved it and can’t wait to go back!
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Victorian Motel, General Manager at The Victorian
Responded Aug 8, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are thrilled that you had such an enjoyable stay, and we look forward to your next visit!
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We stayed the week between Christmas and New Years. Room was spotless, no musty or moldy smell at all which you sometimes get at a shore motel room. Cleaning staff was wonderful. Walking distance to everything we wanted to do as we are very familiar with Cape May and the surrounding area. Will definitely stay again next winter.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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This is a reasonably priced motel in Cape May where other rooms are often $400 a night. Clean rooms and great parking at the end of the mall, convenient to so much. They want to make your stay a nice one. Rooms have a fridge and tv. Bathrooms are small,
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Victorian Motel, General Manager at The Victorian
Responded Aug 8, 2024
We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience during your stay with us! It's wonderful that our friendly staff, clean facilities, convenient location, and reasonable pricing all left a lasting impression. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future.
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This was our fifth stay at Victorian Motel and we will definitely go back for future visits. The motel is conveniently located at the end of the Washington Street Mall and easily walkable to the shops and our favorite restaurants. The staff is very congenial and willing to answer any questions. We are always impressed by the care the housekeeping staff gives to keeping things in excellent clean condition.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Victorian Motel, General Manager at The Victorian
Responded Jun 11, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review, and for choosing The Victorian Motel as your new preferred place to stay in Cape May! We are thrilled to read that you had another great experience staying with us, and we look forward to your next visit!
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Our stay was perfect, the facilities are top notch and the personnel were most helpful and friendly throughout our stay. The location suits us to a tee, accessible to the mall and walking distance to the eating establishments we enjoy. We enjoy visiting in both late spring and early fall.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I have stayed in dozens of different hotels, B&B’s and motels in Cape May and I will say the Victorian is one of the best if not the best place in the whole town in terms of value. It’s always clean and it’s right in the heart of everything and everywhere. Some people have left negative reviews saying that they have gotten too strict and implemented too many rules, and while it’s true that there has been a bit many new rules implemented, the management does it in order to keep a tight ship and keep this establishment at a certain level. I’ve stayed here many years and now I bring my entire family here and feel extremely safe and comfortable especially with my kids which is a huge factor for me. The new renovations and decorations are a great plus, the grounds are clean as always, this is a quality old school family motel that will leave you feeling fulfilled after your stay!
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Victorian Motel, General Manager at The Victorian
Responded Aug 28, 2022
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled that you and your family continue to stay with us year after year - it is our loyal, repeat guests, such as your family, that make the Victorian Motel such a wonderful and unique place to stay. Our priority, as it has always been, is to maintain safe and responsible operations for everyone who visits and works at The Victorian, and we are very happy to be able to create a safe and pleasant atmosphere for you and your family. We are also very happy that you were able to enjoy our newly updated rooms and renovations. We can't wait to have your family stay with us again next year!
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Cape May, New Jersey314 contributions10 helpful votes
Hello Mr. Schwartz, though we don't absolutely guarantee floors and room numbers I have moved you to the third floor with a center view down the Washington Street Mall. The Cape May Food tours are still happening. I believe you can find her on Facebook. Sapore is a great choice. Oyster Bay is in walking distance and has great seafood as does Fins and Tisha's on the Mall. Look forward to seeing you next week. Cheers.
There are more places to choose from in the Cape May area.
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Which popular attractions are close to The Victorian?
Nearby attractions include Cape May Stage Professional Equity Theater (0.1 miles), Washington Street Mall (0.1 miles), and Out of the Past Antiques (0.2 miles).
