Comfortable elegance in a classic Second Empire inn ... originally built as a guesthouse in 1882. Eight uncluttered guest rooms and two suites, each with private bath, TV, A/C, a few with ocean view. Gourmet breakfast served at individual tables for two. One building back from the beach; easy walking distance to town center with shops & restaurants. On-premise parking.
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My wife and I in normal times travel extensively, but seldom write reviews. The Mooring deserves a review, and a 5 star at that. Its all the little things added together that create such a great experience. First, its a well cared for Victorian B&B ,furnished with period, and eclectic pieces that create a warm homey feel. Vince, one of the Innkeepers, was helpful and kind (allowed us to use showers after a day at the beach, even though we had checked out that morning !!) The location is fantastic, half a block to beach, and good restaurants. Breakfast was great. Blueberry brioche French toast with cream cheese!! WOW!!!, but they offer multiple choices also. Our trip was a rebook, Leslie ,the Innkeeper went above and beyond to insure we had a pleasant experience, She could have charged for a extremely late cancellation, but didn't, honestly I would have paid with no argument, and was very surprised she didn't charge, and that's the motivation for this review, that summarizes our experience, wonderful people, running a wonderful property with a wonderful location
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip:stayed in room #8, has abalcony
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My husband and I recently stayed at The Mooring for a quick getaway amid Covid. It was our first trip to Cape May together and we couldn’t have had a better stay. The owners have implemented extra precautions for covid that made us feel safe without being burdensome. The house is beautifully and thoughtfully decorated. Breakfast is wonderful with a savory and sweet option daily. The location is fantastic, and we were very happy to find nightly live music just down the street at the Chalfont hotel. This getaway was exactly what we needed and we were so grateful to have stumbled on such a gem.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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For those of you looking at The Mooring for the first time, it very nicely meets my “3 C Criteria” - clean, comfortable, and convenient. For those of you who may have visited The Mooring under the previous 20 years of wonderful ownership, I can assure you that you will not be disappointed . New innkeepers this year, Amy and Lu worked very hard this past season to keep the charming traditions of The Mooring alive. They are gracious and welcoming hosts who take take great pride and pleasure in providing their guests with a warm and comfortable stay and with accommodating their needs. The few changes that have been made are positive ones - the addition of an ice machine in the breakfast room for filling coolers, providing beach chairs, initiating “breakfast on the porch”, a Keurig coffeemaker providing 24 hour coffee. Lu is on site for several hours each morning ( providing breakfast) into early afternoon and Amy is on-site the remainder of the time on most days. The Mooring is only a block of the beach and central to many amazing Cape May restaurants. Our general pattern is to vacation at The Mooring for several days in June, July and again in September. Each stay was delightful !
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Room Tip:Room 2 is 1st floor, with a kitchenette; Room 10 has a porch and ocean view.
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What an enjoyable stay! Friendly staff, perfect location, excellent accommodations and super clean. Communication leading up to our arrival was great. Our room included a parking spot. We were immediately greeted by very friendly KC and given a tour of the B&B as well as shown to our room. The B&B is nicely decorated and has kept the old world/historical charm which is exactly what we were looking for. KC also recommended a place for dinner which was exactly the type of restaurant we were looking for that evening. Restaurants and shopping are within walking distance. Beach access is 1 block away. The Mooring has beach chairs and beach towels for guests. They also have free use of bikes. With perfect timing, we also managed to get complimentary beach tags which is not normally included and also a beach umbrella. A rinse off area and outdoor showers are ideal for not traipsing sand throughout the house. Breakfast which included a full meal, coffee or tea, and juice was delicious. KC and Amy were accommodating with any requests. Extra perks were the use of first floor and third floor refrigerators. A commercial ice machine for drinks and coolers. A coffee bar area as well as baked goods. The rooms have AC, TV and strong WiFi. Hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, hand and body soaps, hangers, and alarm clock with USB charging capability were also included. Ocean view from all 3 windows in our room. Every room was booked yet we couldn’t hear the other guests while we were in our room. With so many perks, the cleanliness, location, and friendliness, we could not have asked for anything more. Amy and KC have thought of everything. We hope to return soon.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We spent Labor Day weekend 2021 at MooringB&B. The room (Room 2) was a comfortable, cozy and welcoming suite. The suite is equipped with an efficiency kitchen which included a small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, electric kettle and silverware. We were warmly greeted by KC and Amy (the owner) and given a tour of the room, building and it's amenities. The Mooring is well located for walking to the downtown restaurants and shopping areas and served as a comfortable point of relaxation on either porch to enjoy and early evening glass of wine. Breakfast delicious and efficiently served. Dining was available either on the front porch or inside. We chose the front porch every morning. Amy engaged with us in delightful conversations about the inn and general amenities of Cape May.
Our visit was relaxing and enjoyable.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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We had a very nice stay at the Mooring. As others have mentioned things have changed with new owners but different is not always bad. While we miss the hospitality and warmth of the old owners on site there are some nice improvements. Love that the porch is open to have breakfast on as well as the new coffee bar/refrigerator section with waters for guests.
Our room was spacious as was the bathroom. Also the inn was very clean. We would pick a different one next time as the claw tub is a bit uncomfortable to use and our bed higher than expected. Parking is great, especially in this busy area in the summer. Breakfast was also good, but no choices as before. Overall, a great stay and we look forward to trying it again.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:If steps are hard for you, book a room on the first floor.
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My wife and I stayed at The Mooring while on a surprise trip I planned for her. There were not many places left that had rooms and since it was our first stay in Cape May, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I can definitely say that we will be making this our Cape May staple, as we’ve already decided we will be coming back once a year. Amy and KC were amazingly welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. The rooms were clean and the food was excellent. I highly recommend staying here on your next trip! Amazing!
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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First time ever doing a B&B for me and my wife it was a lot minutething. A little nervous at the beginning but our room was cozy had a nice view. Perfect location 1 block from beach and 5 blocks from Washington Square. Lilly was wonderful. My wife and I are planning to go back again
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Have stayed at the Mooring twice so far and would not think of staying anywhere else. The rates are so reasonable for Cape May and you get a very nicely decorated room which is comfortable and spotlessly clean. The buffet breakfast is delicious and you also get afternoon treats as well. The owner is nice and friendly. The inn is just one block to the beach and you can walk to all. Why would you want to stay anywhere else! We are coming back for the third time and can't wait to return to beautiful Cape May and the Mooring.
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The Mooring is a very lovely, well maintained B&B just one block from the beach. The room we had chosen was large, nicely decorated and also had a very clean and large bathroom. They serve a great buffet breakfast as well. The porch is very relaxing and the chairs were comfortable. The staircase leading up to the rooms is magnificent. Their rates are quite reasonable and I highly recommend you check this place out.
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LOCATION
United StatesNew JerseyJersey ShoreCape May CountyCape May
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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