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  • View of front porch
    King Deluxe: Large room with a king size bed and private bathroom
    Located on the first floor main Inn. Truly grand and luxurious 15ft ceilings crown molding, 750square ft room with king size bed, private sun porch, and private entrance. Ornate carved mantel, it has original antiques, a large tiled and marbled bathroom with a shower and large claw foot soaking tub

    • Address 720 Washington Street
      Cape May, NJ 08204
      USA
    • Phone+1-609-884-7171
    • Fax+1-609-898-0492
    • Toll free+1-800-381-3888
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    The Southern Mansion, built circa 1860, is the largest and most opulent Cape May Bed and Breakfast Inn and Hotel, featuring the largest rooms and suites in Cape May. The historic mansion is set on one-and-a-half acres of award-winning gardens, centrally located in the Cape May historic district, a 5-minute walk to the best beaches, shops and restaurants in South Jersey. The estate has been completely restored to a boutique hotel and inn, to return you to genuine Southern Hospitality. Absolute privacy, gourmet food, and luxurious amenities will calm and delight your senses during your next vacation to the Cape May.

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    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 2 Reviews

    4.7 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  5
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.6 out of 5
     

    Charming, Beautiful, and most important Clean

    September 26, 2012

    This is the first Bed & Breakfast that we have enjoyed very much. We loved everything about it. The bedroom was beautiful, perfect and charming. Enjoyed the surroundings inside and out. The food was very good. We would come back here again and again. Cleanliness was very important to us and this was excellent. Thank you for the exellent service by the office employees. We appreciataed it. Mr & Mrs. Alfred Penzo

    4.8 out of 5
     

    A great deal and a great inn

    May 12, 2012

    We purchased a 2 night stay via Groupon and were very pleased with the deal and the room. The room was large and comfortable and the breakfast was quite extensive.


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Barbara/Denise

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $130 - $415

    Master Suite

    This beautiful luxury accommodation, is located ion the first level main inn, it features original antiques, a large tiled and marbled bathroom with a shower and large claw foot soaking tub, a hand carved king size bed, sitting area, sun porch and private entrance

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3:00pm    Check Out: 11:00am

    • Minimum Stay: Minimum stay requirement may apply on weekends.

    • Deposit Amount Required: 50% Deposit will be required to confirm reservations of two nights or more. Full deposit required to confirm one night reservations.

    • Cancellations: In the interest of good customer relations we understand that cancellations are sometimes unavoidable. We often try reschedule cancellations off-season if we can re-rent the room. We absolutely cannot reschedule on a weekend or prime season. One Night Reservations & Special/Packages: The total cost is non-refundable and non-transferable to any other dates or persons regardless of the date of cancellation. Two or More Night Reservations: From the date your reservation is confirmed, to at least 21 days prior to the date of arrival, a $35.00 cancellation fee will be charged per room. Your 50% deposit is non-refundable if you cancel within 14-20 days prior to your reservation date. For cancellations within two weeks of your arrival date you will be charged the total amount shown on your guest folio. Early Departures and/or Inclement Weather Cancellations: Sorry, neither are refundable nor transferable to any other dates or persons.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 2 Reviews

    4.7 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.6 out of 5
     

    Charming, Beautiful, and most important Clean

    September 26, 2012

    This is the first Bed & Breakfast that we have enjoyed very much. We loved everything about it. The bedroom was beautiful, perfect and charming. Enjoyed the surroundings inside and out. The food was very good. We would come back here again and again. Cleanliness was very important to us and this was excellent. Thank you for the exellent service by the office employees. We appreciataed it. Mr & Mrs. Alfred Penzo

    4.8 out of 5
     

    A great deal and a great inn

    May 12, 2012

    We purchased a 2 night stay via Groupon and were very pleased with the deal and the room. The room was large and comfortable and the breakfast was quite extensive.


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  • Location Type

    • Downtown

    City -

    • Directions to property:
      From the North & New York City: Leaving NYC from any of the bridges or tunnels follow signs to Interstate 95 South to NJ Garden State Parkway South (this is a toll road, approximately 7 tolls @ 35 cents each) stay on the parkway till the very end. Directions within Cape May From NYC, depending on the traffic, it takes approx. 3 ½ hours to reach Cape May. From the South: Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Route 301 to Route 50 east to Route 404 east to Route 9 North to Lewes. Take Ferry to Cape May. Route 9 North to Route 109 South. Directions within Cape May From the West: Delaware Memorial Bridge to Route 40 East to Route 55 South to Route 47 South Garden State Parkway, South to the end. Directions within Cape May From Baltimore: State Route 2 East to Route 301, North to Chesapeake Bay Bridge. I-95 North to Delaware Memorial Bridge. Delaware Memorial Bridge to Route 40 East to Route 55 South to Route 47 South Garden State Parkway, South to the end. Directions within Cape May From Philadelphia: Take the Walt Whitman Bridge to Route 42 South to Atlantic City Expressway to Garden State Parkway South (Exit 7-s) to the end of the Parkway. Directions within Cape May Directions within Cape May, NJ: The Garden State Parkway turns into Lafayette Street. Go to the 1st traffic light and turn left onto Madison Street. Go one block to the 1st. traffic light and turn right onto Washington Street. We are approximately 3 blocks up on the left-hand side of the street.

    Airport

    • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY) 45 miles


    Area Attractions

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bird watching

    • Fishing

    • Tennis courts

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Historic Inn

    Property highlights

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Group events

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    On-site

    • Air conditioning

    • Board games

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wi-Fi

    Guest room(s)

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Hairdryer

    • Private entrance

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area

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Special Package

May Special

Get a 30% off when you book a two or three night stay, in a King Deluxe or King Premier room, midweek in May. Limited availability. Cannot be combined with other offers, discounts or gift certificates. **Offer not valid: May 12th, 26th & 27th

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