Since you've come for relaxation, our friendly staff will help you to set up complimentary use of loungers, umbrellas, and towels. For the ultimate seaside experience, rent one of our private pool or beach tents and learn firsthand just how good a perfect day by the water can feel.
Bring the whole family for a dip in Congress Hall’s beautiful freshwater pool. Our attendants are on-hand to provide complimentary towels, as well as to take your food and drink order from the Pool Bar.
Available from:
Friday, May 23 to Monday, October 13, 2025
Overnight guests of Congress Hall, the Congress Place Suites, the Star Inn, and The Virginia Hotel and Cottages are welcome to use the Family-Friendly Pool at Congress Hall.
Available from:
Friday, May 23 to Monday, October 13, 2025
Overnight guests of Congress Hall, the Congress Place Suites, the Star Inn, and The Virginia Hotel and Cottages are welcome to use the Adults-Only Pool at Congress Hall.
When you get thirsty, enjoy a bottle of ice-cold water. Order a tall iced lemonade or a refreshing fruit smoothie for the perfect summertime treat. Splashing in the pool and building sandcastles can always work up an appetite, so order from our delicious food menu, made fresh and delivered right to your chair.
Cape May’s wide, breezy, white-sand beaches are regularly named among America’s best in numerous annual surveys, so we know you’re going to want to spend a lot of time on them—especially since you’re being pampered by our beach staff!
Available from:
Friday, May 23 to Monday, October 13, 2025
Overnight guests of Congress Hall, the Congress Place Suites, the Star Inn, and the Beach Plum Farm Cottages are welcome to use Beach Service on beach in front of Congress Hall.
The beaches in front of our properties are public and are shared with our neighbors and visitors. Please take note of the following rules so that everyone may enjoy wonderful day by the water.
Our attendants will set up your chairs, umbrellas and towels once most members of your party arrive and are ready to occupy their chairs. Please note that we cannot set up chairs in advance. City laws forbid us from doing so—please do not ask our attendants to bend the rules (however nicely you do it!). Beach attendants will arrange the set-ups on a first-come, first-served basis, once guests are present. This applies to families, multiple families, and groups. We hope that you trust us to try to accommodate your needs while respecting the public aspect of our beautiful beach.
Please notify our attendants if you intend to be away from your chairs for more than 30 minutes. They will happily collect your chairs and umbrellas and reset them upon your return.
Alcohol is not permitted on the beaches of Cape May. We do, however, have a selection of water, sodas, and juices.
We do not automatically add a service charge to pool and beach checks. Please tip according to the service you receive when you receive your check.
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