A 24-room boutique hotel
Seaside Sophistication since 1879
The Virginia provides a truly intimate environment that perfectly balances the modern with the timeless. A haven of relaxed elegance and thoughtful design, it's a contemporary interpretation of seaside sophistication that never fails to delight. You'll love waking up each morning to made-to-order continental breakfast, sipping coffee on the front porch, and strolling to the beach just down Jackson Street.
Originally named 'The Ebbitt House' after its first owners, Alfred and Ellen Ebbitt, the hotel was renamed 'The Virginia Hotel' during its heyday in the early 1890s when it was a popular destination for visitors from Washington, D.C and Philadelphia. It was frequently mentioned in the society pages of The Philadelphia Inquirer, since many of the city’s fashionable set would decamp to the shore during the torrid summer season.
Today, the Virginia stands as a historic icon of hospitality, proudly offering seaside welcome to discerning travelers near and far. The Virginia is a recipient of numerous awards and accolades for its impeccable service and standards from notable publications like Conde Nast Traveler's Reader’s Choice Awards, the Trip Advisor Award of Excellence, and the Conde Nast Gold List.
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Continental Breakfast
Daily Continental Breakfast is a cornerstone of the Virginia Hotel experience. Enjoy delicious farm-fresh selections, delivered either to your guest room or served on the airy Front Porch.
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The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia is is known for its innovative cuisine, attentive service and refined ambiance, and is strongly rooted in a farm-to-table, farm-to-glass dining philosophy.
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The Bar and Lounge at the Ebbitt Room serves delicious cocktails and thoughtful small plates in a space both elegant and relaxed. Take your seat at the bar, or discover a new hideaway off the Lobby.
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Virginia Resort Getaway Offer
Limited-Time Offer
Book your summer, fall, or holiday stay and enjoy a daily $50 resort credit—on the house.
Coffee and a good book to start your day in Cape May. Afterwards, a bike ride in the summer breeze—perhaps to the pool at Congress Hall, or to Tommy's Folly Boutique for a little treasure hunting? The day is yours to decide.
Limited time offer:
Book your summer, fall, or holiday stay stay and enjoy a daily $50 resort credit—on the house.
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Call: 1 (800) 732-4236Online Promo Code: RESORT50
Classic American Summer at The Virginia
Available through October 13, 2024
Join us in Cape May for an American beach vacation at its best. Book our 'Classic American Summer' package and enjoy a two-day summer beach tent rental, and a daily Resort Credit—included in your stay.
Walking down to the beach, you'll be taken by a striking scene: the Virginia's red-and-white striped beach tents set against a the crisp blues of the sky and surf. Our Beach Tents offer a luxurious private respite on the sand, complete with two beach loungers with covers, chairs, a table, and a cooler filled with ice-cold bottled water and soda. Order a delicious bite or specialty drink from beach menu; our attendants will be on-hand.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia Hotel
- Daily Continental Breakfast
- 2-Day Beach Tent Rental, including two lounge chairs, plush beach towels, and a cooler filled with water and soft drinks
- Daily $50 Resort Credit
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The Virginia HotelFall Migration with Richard Crossley
Available in October 2025
Each autumn, hundreds of species of birds take flight over Cape May as they head south for the winter—and with Richard Crossley as your guide, you'll experience the migration at its most spectacular.
“The largest variety of birds are moving south to their wintering grounds," Richard says. "We get everything: 30 species of warbler, shorebirds, raptors—you name it. It’s possible to see nearly 200 species over just a few days."
Richard Crossley is an internationally acclaimed birder, photographer and award winning author of ‘The Crossley ID Guide’ series. Crazy, wildly passionate, driven and single-minded are just a few of the words used to describe his love of birding and the outdoors.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations
- A Welcome Reception on the Sunday night of your arrival, where you'll meet your hosts over refreshments and light bites
- A copy of The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds, Richard Crossley's definitive field guide that will vastly improve your ability to identify birds
- Two Hands-On Birding excursions, led by Richard Crossley
- Breakfast each morning
- Lunch in between your excursions, to refresh and fortify
- An Adventure Dinner on Monday, featuring a spontaneous location around Cape May's fields and coastlines. These special open air pop-up dinners are served family-style at a communal table, and each features a delicious farm-to-table dinner menu tailored to the evening
- All transportation provided from Beach Plum Farm to each destination and back again, for the duration of your stay
Stay a Little Longer
Extend your stay! Guests who reserve our Migration package are invited extend their stay for an additional night with a 30% discount on the evening's rate.
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Sunday, March 9 through Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Checking out Tuesday, October 7 or Wednesday, October 8
Sunday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Checking out Tuesday, October 21 or Wednesday, October 22
The Fall Winemaker Select Dinner Series at The Ebbitt Room
Available Select Dates this September, October & November
This autumn, The Ebbitt Room will feature a series of immersive five-course dinners in our Richmond Room, each joined by the winemakers of that evening's chosen vineyard.
Anticipation builds at the Virginia Hotel, where, after you check in and unlock the door to your guest room, an intimate evening awaits. Take your seat in the private Richmond Room for this exclusive experience, where you’ll join fellow hotel guests, as well as the winemakers of the very wine that Chef Jason Hanin has tailored his menu to. The night evolves over the clinking of cutlery and glassware, as you’re treated to the storytelling and firsthand experience shared by the featured vineyard’s proprietors. Featuring five delectable courses, these evenings present a can’t-miss offering of immersive wine-focused dining—with each bite chosen to pair with each sip.
Our Fall Winemaker Select Dinners will be available as part of an overnight package at The Virginia Hotel. Seating is limited for these exciting evenings. A la carte reservations will be offered closer to the events, should availability allow.
Included in our Winemaker Select Dinner hotel package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia
- Seats at a Five-Course Winemaker Select Dinner in the Richmond Room
- Daily Continental Breakfast each morning of your stay
- Complimentary Valet Parking, with in-and-out privileges for the entirety of your stay
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October Dinner - Maison Joanne
The Famille Joanne is the oldest Wine Merchant in France dating back to 1862. Today it is run by 6th generation Pierre-Antoine and Laure. It is no coincidence that Joanne is considered the best source of Boradeaux in the world. Joanne boasts direct relationships with the greatest Chateau in Bordeaux because unwavering commitment to storage and transport of these great wines. Join us to explore the highly acclaimed legendary 2016 vintage in Bordeaux.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Reserve a Seat Stay Overnight: Book Online Call: 1 (800) 732-4236November Dinner - Stag's Leap
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Stag's Leap wines are known for their elegance, balance, and a signature style that combines power with finesse. The winery's Cabernet Sauvignons, in particular, are celebrated for their rich, complex flavors, featuring notes of dark fruit, herbs, and a distinctive minerality that reflects the unique terroir of the region.
The winery's philosophy revolves around respecting the natural environment and allowing the vineyards to express their character through the wines, resulting in a portfolio that is both timeless and innovative.
Sweet Amalia Oyster Getaway
Available for Stays this September and October
Experience the world of oyster farming firsthand with a deluxe getaway in Cape May that pairs hard work with fine tastes.
“It’s a gritty, dirty, muddy job, and perhaps you have to be just a little bit crazy to do it. But there’s also a romance to this work," says Lisa Calvo, owner of Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm.
For three decades, most recently with Rutgers University, Lisa studied shellfish pathology, helping to develop oysters resistant to disease. As a side hustle, she launched Sweet Amalia, which was named for her daughter, who, as a toddler, would slurp oysters straight off the reef. The project began as a learning laboratory for studying aquaculture so that Calvo might better assist other farmers, but, a couple of years ago, it became her full-time occupation. Now, on a six-acre, intertidal plot located off of Route 47, Calvo and her team harvest approximately 3,000 oysters per season.
Experience the world of oyster farming firsthand with a deluxe getaway in Cape May that pairs hard work with fine tastes. On the storied banks of the Delaware Bay, you'll receive a shucking lesson and an oyster tasting led by Sweet Amalia's experienced oyster farmers. And, to round out your stay in Cape May, you'll enjoy a world-class dinner in the Ebbitt Room that incorporates tide-to-table oyster recipes from Chef Jason Hanin.
Included in your stay:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia Hotel or The Beach Plum Farm Cottages
- An In-Depth Tour and Hands-On Oyster Shucking Lesson at Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm
- An Oyster Tasting and Picnic Lunch at Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm
- A Delicious Dinner in the Virginia's private Richmond Room on Tuesday evening, featuring a themed menu prepared by Executive Chef Jason Hanin
- All transportation provided to and from Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm
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October Package
Package available:
Monday, October 28 through Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Book The Beach Plum Farm Cottages
Call: (855) 290-8467
Please Note: Our Sweet Amalia Oyster Tour will take place on a working oyster farm. Guests will walk about 700 feet from the beach to the farm across sand bars and areas that may have uneven terrain and knee-deep water. We suggest wearing water shoes or an old pair of sneakers that can get wet/muddy, and a change of shoes to ride home in after the tour. Casual clothing is also a good idea, with shorts or pants that can easily roll up. There is no shelter on the farm, so please be aware of weather conditions and prepared to spend the afternoon outdoors. We suggest sun protection (sunblock, hat, sunglasses, etc.), bug spray, an extra layer in case of wind, and a light rain jacket in the event of inclement weather.
Jazz Festival Getaway
Available October 24 through 26, 2024
The famed Exit Zero Jazz Festival returns this Fall to Cape May! Book our Jazz Fest Getaway package to enjoy deluxe accommodations, two Three-Day VIP Jazz Festival tickets, two Exit Zero Jazz Festival wine glasses, and daily breakfast each morning of your stay.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations
- Two VIP Tickets to the Exit Zero Jazz Festival*
- Two Exit Zero Jazz Festival keepsake Wine Glasses
- Breakfast each morning of your stay**
Fall Festival: October 24 through 26, 2024
Book Congress Hall Book The Star Book The Sandpiper Book The VirginiaTo learn more about this year's Exit Zero Jazz Festivals, visit ExitZeroJazzFestival.com.
*VIP pass provide entry to Exit Zero Jazz Festival. VIP pass provides first-come, first-served access to VIP reserved seat sections all performances on the Main Stage in Cape May Convention Hall. VIP Pass provides access to VIP Lounge in Cape May Convention Hall with complimentary water, coffee, tea, fruit, and grab and go snacks. VIP Pass provides first-come, first-served entry into all Festival stages, tents, and participating club venues. VIP Pass will be waiting for you at check-in to your Cape Resorts stay. After purchasing your VIP Passes, please contact Exit 0 International Jazz Festival to reserve your seats as each show has different times by calling 609-849-9202. Tickets cannot be refunded if reservation is cancelled within 21 days prior to arrival date of reservation.
**Breakfast for Two available for each reserved room night.
Reservations at Congress Hall, The Star and The Sandpiper receive a $20 Breakfast Credit for use at the Blue Pig Tavern per each reserved room night. Credit must be signed to your guest room to be applied. No cash value.
Reservations at The Virginia receive Continental Breakfast per each reserved room night. No cash value.
Fall Girls' Getaway at The Virginia
Available from September 16 through November 27, 2024
Celebrate the women in your life with a fall girlfriends' getaway to Cape May! Book our Girlfriends' Getaway package to enjoy cocktails, boutique shopping, and Sea Spa relaxation.
“It’s been too long”. Your eyes light up as you arrive to Cape May, where you’ll meet up with the people in your life who—despite busy schedules—make it feel like no time has passed. Celebrate those meaningful friendships with a deluxe escape filled with delicious cocktails, boutique shopping, and some time spent at the Sea Spa.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia Hotel and Cottages
- Welcome Cocktails for your group at The Ebbitt Room
- A Spa Treatment at Congress Hall's Sea Spa
- A $50 Shopping Credit at Tommy's Folly Boutique for each member of your group
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Call: (800) 297-3779Please Note: Online reservations for Our Girls' Getaway package default to two (2) guests. Additional guests can be added to your reservation as a Stay Enhancement at the time of booking.
Subject to availability and change. Restrictions may apply. Packages cannot be combined to existing offers. Packages cannot be applied to existing reservations. Packages cannot be applied to wedding or group blocks.
Thanksgiving at The Virginia
Available Wednesday, November 27
through Monday, December 2, 2024
Choose The Virginia to host Thanksgiving this year, where an elegant holiday awaits.
Spend your Thanksgiving in the elegance of the Virginia Hotel. We've thought of everything to host the perfect holiday—from the incredible wine selections, to Chef Jason Hanin's meticulous Thanksgiving menu—and will ensure you a getaway as thoughtful as it is tasteful, in every sense of the word.
Included in our Thanksgiving Dinner overnight package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia
- Welcome Cocktails for Two in the Ebbitt Room Lounge
- Thanksgiving Dinner in the Ebbitt Room featuring a delicious 3-course prix fixe menu prepared by Executive Chef Jason Hanin
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast made-to-order and delivered to your Guest Room each morning
- Complimentary Valet Parking with in-and-out privileges for the entirety of your stay
For personalized reservations assistance, please call a Reservations Specialist toll-free at (800) 732-4236
December Champagne Winemaker Select Dinner at The Ebbitt Room
Available Thursday, December 19, 2024
Join us in December for an exquisite five-course Wine Dinner, featuring a champagne-focused evening of dining.
Anticipation builds at the Virginia Hotel, where, after you check in and unlock the door to your guest room, an intimate evening awaits. Take your seat in the private Richmond Room for this exclusive experience, where you’ll join fellow hotel guests, as well as the winemakers of the very wine that Chef Jason Hanin has tailored his menu to. The night evolves over the clinking of cutlery and glassware, as you’re treated to the storytelling and firsthand experience shared by the featured vineyard’s proprietors. Featuring five delectable courses, these evenings present a can’t-miss offering of immersive wine-focused dining—with each bite chosen to pair with each sip.
Our December Winemaker Select Dinner will be available as part of an overnight package at The Virginia Hotel. Seating is limited for this exciting evening. A la carte reservations will be offered closer to the event, should availability allow.
Included in our Winemaker Select Dinner hotel package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia
- Seats at a Five-Course Winemaker Select Dinner in the Richmond Room
- Daily Continental Breakfast each morning of your stay
- Complimentary Valet Parking, with in-and-out privileges for the entirety of your stay
Dates and Availability
Thursday, December 19 - Champagne Gosset
Founded in 1584 by Pierre Gosset, Champagne Gosset is the oldest wine house in Champagne. For more than four centuries, the preservation of style, elegance and family traditions in the making of Gosset champagne has been paramount. Champagne Gosset’s reputation for high-quality starts in the vineyard, where they source grapes almost entirely from premier cru and grand cru vineyards.
Book Online Call: 1 (800) 732-4236'Twas the Night Before at the Virginia
Available Tuesday, December 24
through Sunday, December 29, 2024
This Christmas, fine dining and merriment by candlelight await at The Virginia.
The gingerbread architecture of the Virginia sets the tone for a Cape May Christmas at its finest! Find your merriment here on Jackson Street, where you'll swear you've stepped back in time as the horse-drawn carriages make their way down the road. Cups of cheer await you at the Ebbitt Room Bar—sure to make spirits bright—and a delicious Christmas Dinner in the Ebbitt Room promises an elegant holiday feast by candlelight.
Included in our Christmas overnight package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia
- Welcome Cocktails for Two in the Ebbitt Room Lounge
- Christmas Dinner in the Ebbitt Room featuring a menu prepared by Executive Chef Jason Hanin
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast made-to-order and delivered to your Guest Room each morning
- Complimentary Valet Parking with in-and-out privileges for the entirety of your stay
New Year's Eve at the Virginia
Available Monday, December 30, 2024
through Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Ring in the New Year in the exquisite atmosphere of the Virginia Hotel and Ebbitt Room.
What's your New Year's preference? For us at the Virginia, an elegant night with cocktails, fine dining, champagne with dessert fits the bill quite nicely. That's not to say our New Year's celebration will be subdued—in fact, with the shimmering decor, countdown, and toasts at midnight, it promises to be quite the opposite—however, we do prefer a sense of intimacy and understatement. Executive Chef Jason Hanin has prepared an incredible prix fixe menu, special for the evening.
Included in our New Year's Eve overnight package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations
- Welcome Cocktails for Two in the Ebbitt Room Lounge
- New Year's Eve Dinner in the Ebbitt Room, featuring a delicious 4-course prix fixe menu prepared by Executive Chef Jason Hanin, complete with a Champagne Toast to commemorate the evening
- A New Year's Day Recovery Kit for Two, with everything you need to feel refreshed and rejuvenated as you start your first day of 2025
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast, made-to-order and delivered to your Guest Room each morning
- Complimentary Valet Parking with in-and-out privileges for the entirety of your stay
Intention
Winter Wellness at the Virginia
Available Monday, January 6 through Thursday, January 16, 2025
Our Intention Wellness retreats return to The Virginia Hotel this January! Join us for a getaway that centers on the basic tenets of fresh cuisine and fresh air.
Spectacular guided hikes—one each day, and each with a surprise—form the basis for our Intention getaways. Explore the hidden pockets of Cape May's landscape, covering miles of coastline, dunes, and reeded shoreline.
Rest follows days of wholesome activity. A private massage, as well as an expertly-instructed yoga session, relax and fortify mind and body.
The vegan menu will amaze you. Our Intention Winter Wellness retreats feature lovingly-prepared cuisine, hand-crafted mocktails, and pressed juices. Lunch each day will be the perfect finish to that morning's hike. Dinner in the Virginia's Richmond Room will feature Chef Jason Hanin's specially-created menus.
Included in this package:
- 1pm Early Check-In on the Monday of your arrival
- A Welcome Mocktail, made using farm-fresh ingredients
- Daily Breakfast, expertly prepared and hand-delivered to your guest room
- Daily Lunch, to refresh and fortify
- Nightly Three-Course Vegan Dinner, with three-mocktail pairing, prepared by Executive Chef Jason Hanin
- Guided Hikes for Every Ability around Cape May's lesser-known trails
- A Yoga Class led by expert instructors, suitable for all skill levels
- A Private Massage Treatment, provided on-site by the Sea Spa
- All Transportation Included during your stay, to and from the Virginia
Dates and Availability
Monday, January 6 through Wednesday, January 8
Checking out Thursday, January 9, 2025
Book Online Call to Book: (800) 732-4236
Please note: Online bookings for our Intention Winter Wellness package default to one (1) guest. Additional guests can be added for an additional fee when you make your reservation.
Monday, January 13 through Wednesday, January 15
Checking out Thursday, January 16, 2025
Book Online Call to Book: (800) 732-4236
Please note: Online bookings for our Intention Winter Wellness package default to one (1) guest. Additional guests can be added for an additional fee when you make your reservation.
An Evening To Remember
Available Year Round
Escape with your special someone to the Virginia Hotel & Cottages or Congress Hall. Book our Evening to Remember package to enjoy an intimate evening of dining by candlelight in the Ebbitt Room.
Plan a grand romantic weekend, or a cozy midweek escape—whatever the milestone, we will provide the gracious touch and exceptional service that ensure indelible memories.
Your romantic getaway includes:
Virginia Hotel & Cottages
- Deluxe Accommodations
- Dinner for two in the Ebbitt Room*
- Continental Breakfast for two each morning
- Complimentary Valet Parking
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- Deluxe Accommodations
- Dinner for two in the Ebbitt Room*
- Complimentary Valet Parking
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Congress HallPromo Code: EBBITT
After booking your overnight stay, please make your dinner reservation by calling the Ebbitt Room at (609) 884-5700.
*Terms and conditions apply. See the Reservations Website for full details.
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Since 2012, The Virginia Hotel has been honored by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top 10 US hotels in the Mid-Atlantic and New York. The Virginia Hotel is also an annual winner of Tripadvisor's Certificate of Excellence.
The Virginia
25 Jackson Street
Cape May, New Jersey 08204
(609) 884-5700
it’s easy to find us
Cape May is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. The hotel is located on Jackson Street, just a half block from the beach and the Washington Street Mall - in the heart of the Historic District.
Valet Parking is provided. Please utilize the 15 minute parking space directly across from the hotel as well as the loading zone (a few yards down the street), as parking on the left side of Jackson Street is prohibited.
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From The Garden State Parkway | From The Cape May Lewes Ferry | From New York | From Washington/Baltimore | From Philadelphia