• Overview

    Congress Hall is America's oldest seaside resort providing hospitality since 1816 and is an iconic landmark hotel in historic Cape May. Located in the heart of the historic district of Victorian Cape May, Congress Hall is famous for its beauty, relaxed sophistication and the warmth and sincerity of its staff. Congress Hall was recognized in 2012 by the readers of Conde Nast Travelers as one of the top 45 hotels in the Northeast. Whatever the season, you will be delighted by the array of choices that make it easy to fill your days and nights.


    Relax in a private tent on the beach, lounge by the pool, or find solace on a rocking chair overlooking the Grand Lawn.  You can also pursue something more active like an exercise class on the beach, an invigorating bike ride through Cape May or a tour of our very own 62-acre Beach Plum Farm. No matter how you spend your time, you'll enjoy reliving your days over lunch at the Blue Pig Tavern or a cocktail at one of our nightspots.


    Accessible rooms are available in Standard room types. The rooms are outfitted with one queen or two queen beds located on the second floor, third, or fourth floor. The bathroom have either a shower/tub combo with grab bars or roll in shower. Grab bars are available by toilet. The bedrooms are spacious and have lowered peep holes in main entry door. Congress Hall has two guest elevators to access guest room floors. Accessible rooms must be booked direct over the phone with our central reservations department to ensure availability. 

  • Amenities

    • 106 Guestrooms & Suites
    • Pool Outdoor
    • Wireless (WiFi)
    Location
    • 1-5 Blocks from Beach/Ocean
    Lodging Details
    • 106 Units
  • Nearby:

    •  Dining

      • Black Duck on Sunset
        0.4 MI
        609-898-0100
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      • Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture)
        0.9 MI
        609-884-5404
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      • The Old Grange Restaurant
        3.3 MI
        609-884-0114
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      • Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
        5.7 MI
        609-846-7347
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      • Boardwalk Bar & Grill
        7.3 MI
        609-522-2431
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      • Blue Water Grille
        7.3 MI
        609-522-0303
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      • Casey's on Third
        8.7 MI
        609-522-7799
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      • The Princeton Grill & Bar
        16.2 MI
        609-967-3456
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    •  Lodging

      • The Star, a Cape Resort
        0.1 MI
        609-884-4590
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      • Hotel Alcott
        0.1 MI
        609-884-5868
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      • The King's Cottage
        0.1 MI
        609-884-0415
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      • Sea Villa Hotel
        0.1 MI
        609-884-4530
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      • Saltwood House
        0.1 MI
        609-884-6754
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      • The Virginia Cottages
        0.2 MI
        609-884-8421
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      • Summer Station Hotel
        0.2 MI
        609-884-8800
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      • The Prince Edward Inn
        0.2 MI
        609-884-2131 610-858-3441
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    •  Activities

      • Cape May
        0.1 MI
        609-884-3058
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      • Washington Street Mall
        0.2 MI
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      • Cape May Miniature Golf
        0.2 MI
        609-884-2222
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      • Cape May Stage
        0.2 MI
        609-770-8311
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      • East Lynne Theater Company
        0.2 MI
        609-602-8703
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      • Elaine's Dinner Theater
        0.2 MI
        609-884-4358
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      • Cape May Carriage Company
        0.3 MI
        609-884-4466
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      • Orange Moose Golf Carts and Adventures
        0.3 MI
        609-305-4566
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    •  Events

      • World Series of Birding
        May. 11, 2024
        2.1 MI
        609-400-3868
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      • U Pick Flowers and Guided Farm Tour
        May. 1 - Sep. 28, 2024
        2.9 MI
        609-602-6123
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      • Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration
        Sep. 21, 2024
        5.1 MI
        609-523-0202
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      • Run the Crest
        Oct. 5, 2024
        5.7 MI
        (609) 523-0202
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      • Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival
        Jul. 12, 2024
        6.1 MI
        609-523-0202
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      • Wildwoods International Kite Festival
        May. 24-27, 2024
        6.6 MI
        609-729-9000
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      • Olde Time Italian Festival
        Sep. 27-28, 2024
        6.8 MI
        609-729-7499
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      • Boardwalk Outdoor Craft Show
        May. 25 - Sep. 1, 2024
        6.8 MI
        609.522.0198
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      •   Lodging

        The Star, a Cape Resort
        0.1 MI
        609-884-4590
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      •   Activities

        Cape May
        0.1 MI
        609-884-3058
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      •   Lodging

        Hotel Alcott
        0.1 MI
        609-884-5868
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      •   Lodging

        The King's Cottage
        0.1 MI
        609-884-0415
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      •   Lodging

        Sea Villa Hotel
        0.1 MI
        609-884-4530
        View >
      •   Lodging

        Saltwood House
        0.1 MI
        609-884-6754
        View >
      •   Activities

        Washington Street Mall
        0.2 MI
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      •   Activities

        Elaine's Dinner Theater
        0.2 MI
        609-884-4358
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