Q&A

Congress Hall is located directly on the beach in the Historic District of Cape May, New Jersey. Congress Hall sits at the corner of Congress Place and Perry Street, just steps from the Cape May Promenade, beaches, shopping, and dining.

200 Congress Place
Cape May, New Jersey 08204

Yes, Congress Hall guests can take advantage of local transportation options. Cape Resorts operates a local shuttle every 30 minutes with stops at Congress Hall, the West End Garage, and Beach Plum Farm. Congress Hall also has easy access to Uber, Lyft, and local taxi services. (Transportation offerings may change.)

The closest major airports to Congress Hall are Philadelphia International Airport, approximately 67 miles from Congress Hall, and Newark Liberty International Airport, approximately 128 miles from Congress Hall.

Yes, complimentary valet parking or self‑parking is available for all registered guests staying at Congress Hall.

Golf carts are available to rent through the Congress Hall Concierge during your stay at Congress Hall.

Congress Hall offers several bike racks across its properties. Guests staying at Congress Hall are strongly encouraged to bring their own bike locks. A bike rental shop is also located on Perry Street, on the back side of Congress Hall, for rental needs.

Yes, Congress Hall provides complimentary beach service. Chairs, towels, and umbrellas are included during your stay at Congress Hall, and beach cabanas are available for rent. Congress Hall also offers a beach dining menu along with water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Beach service for Congress Hall is located at the end of Perry Street and Congress Street. To learn more about our Beach Service, click here.

Yes, Congress Hall features two heated outdoor pools, including an adults‑only pool. Complimentary chairs and towels are provided at Congress Hall, along with full bar and food service. Pool cabanas are also available to rent at Congress Hall. To learn more about our Pool Service, click here.

Congress Hall offers a wide variety of activities throughout the year. A weekly activities newsletter is available at check‑in at Congress Hall and lists events ranging from yoga and boot camp to birding excursions and Monday night carnivals.

Yes, Congress Hall is home to Sea Spa, located on the lobby level. The Sea Spa at Congress Hall offers a full menu of massage therapies, body treatments, and skin care services. To learn more about Sea Spa, click here.

Congress Hall does not have an on‑site fitness center. However, guests staying at Congress Hall are welcome to use the fitness center at the Sandpiper Beach Club, located about two and a half blocks away. To learn more about the fitness center at the Sandpiper Beach Club, click here.

Congress Hall also offers seasonal wellness classes such as yoga and boot camp.

Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall begins on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The Congress Hall Tree Lighting Celebration follows one week later. Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall remains open Thursday through Sunday until Christmas week, when it becomes a daily event through New Year’s Eve. To learn more about Winter Wonderland, click here.

Yes, Congress Hall is a premier wedding destination in Cape May, New Jersey. Congress Hall hosts elegant seaside weddings and offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venues, including grand ballrooms, historic interiors, and beachfront locations. Dedicated event specialists at Congress Hall assist with planning, catering, accommodations, and customized wedding details to create a seamless and memorable celebration. To learn more about hosting a wedding at Congress Hall, click here.

Yes, Congress Hall hosts meetings, corporate retreats, conferences, and private events. Congress Hall offers flexible event spaces equipped to accommodate both intimate gatherings and large‑scale functions, along with on‑site catering, audiovisual support, and room blocks for overnight guests. Event professionals at Congress Hall work closely with organizers to ensure every business meeting or private event is executed flawlessly. To learn more about hosting an event at Congress Hall, click here.

Check‑in at Congress Hall begins at 3:00 PM, and check‑out at Congress Hall is at 11:00 AM.

Yes, Congress Hall has an elevator that services all floors of the main hotel.

Perry Wing rooms on the second and third floors at Congress Hall are accessed by a short flight of stairs and do not have direct elevator access.

Yes, Congress Hall is a non‑smoking hotel. All Cape Resorts properties, including Congress Hall, are completely non‑smoking.

No, Congress Hall does not allow pets. Guests seeking pet‑friendly accommodations in Cape May are encouraged to consider the Beach Shack, another Cape Resorts property. To learn more about the Beach Shack, click here.