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#37 of 87 hotels in Cape May
Location
4.5
Cleanliness
4.7
Service
4.4
Value
4.0
Famous as an incredible wedding venue and just steps to the best beaches, shops and restaurants in South Jersey. Originally built in 1863, and completely restored to its original beauty the Southern Mansion is set on one-and-a-half acres of award-winning gardens in Cape May’s historic district. The Southern Mansion is the largest and most opulent Cape May bed and breakfast, featuring the largest rooms and suites the area has to offer.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Free breakfast
Special diet menus
Banquet room
Adults only
Non-smoking hotel
Room features
Air conditioning
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Flatscreen TV
iPod docking station
Bath / shower
Hair dryer
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Residential Neighborhood
Classic
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish
Location
720 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204-2331
The Southern Mansion
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Good for walkers
Grade: 85 out of 100
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We loved our stay. We were in room 9 at the top of the main home. The room was spacious and the king poster bed (very romantic) had a great mattress. The omelets at breakfast were excellent. I liked the location out of the busy tourist area but still very accessible. We felt very welcomed. Highly recommend!!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Southern Hospitality Abounds at this lovingly restored 1863 Victorian Mansion. The rooms are gracious and splendidly furnished. The perfectly manicured grounds are lush with flowers. The location is superb as it is only a short and enjoyable walk to the pedestrian mall. Breakfast is a feast that carried us through the day until dinner. My only complaint is that coffee service doesn’t start until about 8 AM, and that there aren’t snacks or beverages offered in the afternoons. Perhaps wine tasting from the local winery would be a welcome addition. Also, if you have bad knees, climbing up the steps to get into the four poster bed might prove challenging. Lastly, the place is haunted; the little boy ghost in our room was sweetly mischievous! But then again, Cape May is one of the most haunted towns in the USA. …
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: The Deluxe rooms are worth the price!
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We spent 3 nights at this hotel/inn recently. This old hotel/inn was updated many years ago and not since as it has fallen into very poor condition. Our room [19] was very expensive for us and we went as a special occasion for my birthday. The bed was ok, there was good air conditioning with in -room bath but the chairs were uncomfortable and needed repair as the springs were felt and the upholstery was old, dirty and warn. The 'couch' was very low to the ground and equally uncomfortable. There was a TV but it was small and on the opposite side of the room and it was difficult to watch without stretching your neck up from the bad chairs or making it loud enough to hear from the bed.. There is no mini fridge or coffee maker in the room. The toilet is very low to the ground and difficult for most adults. The entire hotel needed paint, better seating, better light. The breakfast was mediocre. The food was not hot, and was delivered 20 -40 mins late to your table. There was nothing extra. There was no station with water, tea, coffee hot or cold; no mints or cookies in the afternoon/evening. They do not give you a tag for the beach which you need to even walk on the sand. Many of the staff are pleasant. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. You can view it from the outside and see the lovely gardens but that’s the best of it.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Unfortunately, tired and dated. Common ares spacious and clean, accommodations nice size. Rooms, are dated and need some new curtains and bathrooms don’t have comfort height toilets and shower grout has mold. Just some minor updating required to get this shining again. Linens and towels nice quality. Also, pay attention to where your room is located, ours was on post office side resulting in beeping at 4am. Also some rooms only access via numerous stairs or even spiral, might be a challenge for some with luggage.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: The later breakfast time slots fill up fast
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Was visiting with friends, the place is beautiful but I felt customer service lacking. The front desk is an office behind closed doors so you have to knock to ask for assistance snd feel as though you’re interrupting them? They are understaffed and I felt bad for our breakfast server who appeared overwhelmed. Breakfast is included, I chose some yogurt and was served a Chobani in a cup! If I’m on vacation and am paying for a special experience, I expect it of s place like this. Disappointed
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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This was our first visit to Cape May and the Southern mansion was an amazing place and made our stay and visit to Cape May an incredible time. We will definitely return to Cape May and definitely stay at The Southern Mansion. Staff was so friendly, Ken greeted us at the door and welcomed us with a short tour and explanation of how things work. We have already recommended the Southern Mansion to all our friends and family.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Very attractive building, although some wear and tear was evident. Excellent breakfast each morning, although exact time was limited by number of guests. Helpful staff, although not always available. Our biggest negative, and a watch out for older people, were uneven sidewalk and many step ups or downs. My wife actually tripped and fell, bashing her head. The toilet was also simply too low for older people. Location was very good, only a couple blocks from the Washington Mall area. Free parking was a big plus, as parking is a problem in Cape May.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Again, older people need to be careful in the building and grounds. Also, second floor requires...
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We were here for a wedding and from check-in to check-out I was shocked at the lack of hospitality or thought for guests comfort displayed. First off, there is no elevator and we were asked to carry our own suitcase upstairs. My husband was able to do it, but I am disabled and when I said I might have trouble getting up the corkscrew staircase inside (it was raining heavily outdoors), the young man at the front desk audibly scoffed at me. Although this is billed like a B&B, we were told there would be no breakfast in the morning and at first the staff blamed the bride (never blame the bride) and then walked it back and admitted that it was going to be just to busy to feed the guests? For the wedding? That had booked the entire hotel? Don't expect any amenities when you get to your room either- there's no bathtub (showers only), no kettle/coffee pot (remember that no breakfast?), no water bottles, and no IRON (thanks, it's not like we came to a formal event and might want to press something). As for the wedding itself, the less said the better- it was cramped (dinner tables crammed around the indoor porch, cocktail hour in the basement with too many pillars to put down a decent sized dance floor) and poorly thought out. We did get to have breakfast on the day we left and it was spectacularly mediocre. You have to order in advance at check in and I would say just stick to the pastries and fruit, the home fries were dripping in grease, the omelet was undercooked, and the pancakes were flat and tasteless. The property is crammed with pseudo antiques but could desperately use maintenance on the rotting gutters and awnings installed on the annex.…
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Lovely, bed & breakfast. All employees were very friendly and helpful. Our room was very private and quiet. Modern bath with hand painted tiles. Breakfast was amazing. You get to pick entree plus extras. I asked for oatmeal, which wasn’t on the menu, and they accommodated. We could walk to town and beach. Free, private parking. We will return.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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this is by far one of the best hotels i've stayed in. i was there for my birthday weekend and the staff were the absolute kindest. the rooms and grounds are beautiful, and i would 100% stay here again! such a great reccomendation for anyone looking to stay in cape may :)
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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PRICE RANGE
$285 - $354 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the southern mansion hotel cape may, Southern Mansion Cape May, southern mansion hotel cape may
LOCATION
United StatesNew JerseyJersey ShoreCape May CountyCape May
NUMBER OF ROOMS
24
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Southern Mansion
Which popular attractions are close to The Southern Mansion?
Nearby attractions include Cape May Stage Professional Equity Theater (0.3 miles), Valentino's (0.2 miles), and Cape May Fire Department Museum (0.08 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Southern Mansion?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at The Southern Mansion?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a seating area.
What food & drink options are available at The Southern Mansion?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Southern Mansion?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cape May Peanut Butter Co., Washington Inn, and Freda's Cafe.
Is The Southern Mansion located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.1 miles away from the center of Cape May.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Southern Mansion?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and French.
Are there any historical sites close to The Southern Mansion?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Historic Cold Spring Village (2.8 miles), World War II Lookout Tower (2.7 miles), and Emlen Physick Estate (0.4 miles).