The Chalfonte Hotel is considered the oldest operating hotel on the East Coast. Each guest room is unique in furnishings and design providing a summer cottage feeling. In the simplicity of a summer cottage, guest rooms at the Chalfonte have quaint washbasins and semi-private bathrooms. Rooms are cooled by ocean air breezes and ceiling fans. In an effort to preserve the feelings of times past, telephones and television are located in the Writing Room off the main lobby. With our legendary Dining Room and Restaurant, the Magnolia Room serves a sumptuous buffet breakfast from 8:30AM to 10:00AM and a fixed price four-course dinner from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. Known for its southern-style cuisine, the Magnolia Room is host to family style dining at its best. The King Edward Bar is open from 5:00PM to 1:00AM and is called Cape Mays Best Kept Secret. Guests enjoy a nice wine and beer selection as well as signature cocktails. Friday, Saturday and Sunday feature a Still Life of Cheese from 5:00PM to 8PM. A truly gourmet experience of select imported cheeses and olives, all to experience and enjoy with our compliments. Located just 3 short blocks from one of the countrys top 10 beaches, with Miniature Golf, an Arcade, great food and a Movie Theater, the Chalfonte is centrally located. The Chafonte is a rich study of community and tradition, featuring nightly entertainment and monthly art exhibits. It is more than a typical hotel. The Chalfonte is a cultural experience. Families have been enjoying the Chalfonte and its traditions through generations.Children ages 1 to 6 are only charged an 8.00USD and Children from 7 to 14 are charged 15.00USD. Children 15 and older are charged the adult charge of 35.00USD.

On Howard Street between Sewell and Columbia Avenue, 3 blocks from the beach. -- Directions -- Route 95 North to Walt Whitman Bridge-Follow signs to the Atlantic City Expressway. Take exit 7-South on the Garden State Parkway South to the end-exit Zero. Follow signs into Cape May. Go over Canal Bridge straight for 1.5 miles. Turn left on to Madison Street and turn right on Sewell Avenue. Make right on Howard Street.