Name: Congress Hall
Address: 200 Congress Place, Cape May Historic District, Cape May, New Jersey, United States of America, Cape May, Cape May County, US
Price range: US$207–US$767 per night
Rating: 9.2

What guests think

Across many reviews, Congress Hall is praised for its historic charm, central beachfront location, friendly service, and lively on-site dining and bars, with appreciated amenities like the spa, pool, beach facilities, and inviting lawns and rocking chairs.

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with ocean views, but the historic building brings quirks such as sloping floors, thin soundproofing, and occasional elevator problems. Most guests find the property very clean, though isolated issues like brown tap water or housekeeping misses were reported. Several note the hotel can be busy and noisy at night, and some feel prices and fees are high for the value. Expect a charming, lively historic stay best for travelers who value atmosphere and amenities over modern quiet.

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Facilities

Historic property with extensive amenities: spa, pool, beach facilities, lively bars and lounges, and inviting outdoor spaces like the great lawn and rocking chairs. Some guests report elevator issues; parking/valet is available.

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Robert

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our entire experience was excellent. The property is very nice, and the entire staff was helpful and friendly. We particularly enjoyed the Brown Room for an after dinner drink and live entertainment.

10

Mark

22 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderfully decorated for Christmas. Staff was outstanding, friendly, helpful. In center of town, walk to shops. Free valet parking is very helpful. Hotel has character, uneven floors, but that is part of the charm.

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NANCY

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The view was stunning. Property beautiful. Hotel very busy. 4 weddings during our stay! My room was very small, my friends had beautiful rooms. Also I was on second floor above the lobby. Although convenient very noisy at night as people were in the lobby when no room in bar. The surrounding area was great. Close to Mall outside shopping and we walked everywhere. Nice pool as well. Had rocking chairs along building in back with heaters if you got chilly. Our stay was wonderful!

10

Candis

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were very pleased with all aspects of our stay. The beach facilities and service were excellent. The pool area is very clean, and the service was great. Our room was freshened twice a day. Valet parking was quick and included with the room. Staff were so friendly and always willing to help. We will definitely be back!!

10

vivian

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a awesome place, centrally located, ocean front, beautiful lawn with unlimited beaches, nice brown bar and blue pig and have night life in the Boiler room. Although it’s very prices but I would highly recommend.

10

Anne Marie

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great as always. Beautiful hotel, great outdoor spaces, excellent restaurants and bars. Elevator has been slightly malfunctioning since the last time we were here, about 6 months ago. Up button doesn’t work which confused the elevator when you press an upper floor. Door would close and then reopen before finally closing again and taking you up. Surprised it hadn’t been fixed yet.

10

Victoria

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy beach access. Fabulous reception staff, especially Donna (3-11 pm). Wonderful housekeeping staff. Big Pig Tavern outside dining options are great (except neither restaurant is open 2-5 pm, cafe with pre-packaged sandwiches and on-premises baked goods is).

10

Rubi

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, walkable location, right across from the charming Washington Street Mall, and nice beach views. Great cafe and spa.

10

leslie

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just a wonderful stay all around. The spa was amazing!

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Victoria

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great, with one exception: no place to get a meal between 3 and 5.

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Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness is praised and rooms are typically very clean, with housekeeping and turndown noted. A few reviews cite problems such as brown tap water, low water pressure, or isolated housekeeping lapses.

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Lauren

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome room! Spacious and so clean and comfortable. Blue pig tavern was fantastic for dinner and breakfast.

10

James

31 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location. Room was clean. Ambience was wonderful. Staff were attentive and courteous.

10

Bridget

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. The property was well maintained and had a scenic view of the beach.

10

Candis

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were very pleased with all aspects of our stay. The beach facilities and service were excellent. The pool area is very clean, and the service was great. Our room was freshened twice a day. Valet parking was quick and included with the room. Staff were so friendly and always willing to help. We will definitely be back!!

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RITA

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is really old, which probably explains the poor soundproofing. The bedding was also super uncomfortable, so I didn’t sleep well at all. Worse, I woke up with red rashes all over my body. Compared to other hotels nearby, this place is just not worth the price. Definitely wouldn’t recommend it.

10

Mary Ann

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything is absolutely perfect except for the water pressure!

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Alexandra

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Walkable to Washington Street mall and many restaurants We stayed here during Christmas week andnit was beautifully decorated. The rooms were very clean and the turn down service was a nice surprise. I cannot wait to stay here agin.

10

jamie

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful stay at Congress Hall. The rooms were appointed well and everything was nice and clean.

10

Kimberly

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had an issue in our room. Tub water was brown and there was a dog poop left next to the bed. We reported both things but nothing was done. I felt something could have been adjusted. I cleaned up the poo but we could not use the bath.

10

Donna

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful historic hotel in a great location. Room was spacious and clean and we had a great view of the ocean. Loved the robes they provided!

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious and comfortable, and some offer ocean views with classic decor. Historic quirks include sloping floors and thin soundproofing, so noise from hallways, bars, or outside can carry; a few guests found certain rooms small or stuffy.

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ursula

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great and the staff excellent Only problem was that the A/C in the room was so loud that we did not get any sleep...

6

drew

24 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice building good history but if you’re looking for a quiet stay, this is not your place. The walls are paper thin and if anything is going on the courtyard, it is extremely loud inside your room.

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ANTHONY

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was noisy.

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Jimmy

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Only comment is the noise level outside and downstairs can be heard throughout the night. If your a light sleeper stay on the 4th Floor.

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NANCY

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The view was stunning. Property beautiful. Hotel very busy. 4 weddings during our stay! My room was very small, my friends had beautiful rooms. Also I was on second floor above the lobby. Although convenient very noisy at night as people were in the lobby when no room in bar. The surrounding area was great. Close to Mall outside shopping and we walked everywhere. Nice pool as well. Had rocking chairs along building in back with heaters if you got chilly. Our stay was wonderful!

10

Richard

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great room with balcony

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Grant

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the staff treatment, including the superior, FREE, valet parking. The bars and restaurants in the hotel are amazing, with lots of options. My only drawback was the room, which was a queen and quite small and stuffy. The bedding, pillows and towels were excellent and ,made the stay comfortable.

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Sharon

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a historic property. This means that the doors use keys, the floors slope a bit, and the stairs creak. And it’s an absolutely beautiful and charming resort. I cannot recommend this place enough.

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Donna

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful historic hotel in a great location. Room was spacious and clean and we had a great view of the ocean. Loved the robes they provided!

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art

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Old class charm. Could use some upgrades in rooms. Floors uneven. Noise outside late at night.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating across departments. Occasional issues include slow or inflexible responses, a privacy incident, and noise not being controlled at night.

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Robert

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our entire experience was excellent. The property is very nice, and the entire staff was helpful and friendly. We particularly enjoyed the Brown Room for an after dinner drink and live entertainment.

10

Tom

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were top notch. Our stay was wonderful. I would highly recommend it.

10

STUART

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was excellent! The only concern was that there was often too much noise in the hallways at night and that should’ve been controlled by staff.

10

William

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was super attentive and welcoming. The hotel is beautiful and very well maintained and offers everything we needed and wanted.

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Sara

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a beautiful stay with lovely amenities. I felt the service at the spa and coffee shop and the lobby staff was less than excellent. These areas and related staff were not responsive or helpful when needed. The valet, brown room, boiler room and blue pig tavern all were very helpful.

10

Ryan

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property and amenities. Staff was great, even moving our room when requested (due to noise near the main stairway). Can’t wait to go back!

10

thomas

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was amazing,property was clean,ample opportunities to have food and drink,great coffee shop open early,wonderful restaurants

10

YAIR

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and very accommodating. Concierge service was very attentive.

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Christine

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The management is not very understanding or accommodating to extenuating circumstances. Our 1 year old son became very sick on this trip and we had to leave 1 night early. We went to the front desk before checkout and explained the situation. Management refused to refund for the night or offer a credit. I was hoping to get the chance to stay here again, but I no longer feel this way will be taking my business elsewhere and suggest that everyone do the same

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Maria

16 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We love Congress Hall. The hotel room is spacious and air mattress wide and comfortable. On Mother’s Day we were delayed with Valet Service as there was only 1 attendant for a period of time. We checked out early and were hoping for it to be held at the front desk, and there was no room. We were asked to check with the valet and he was swamped so we did not.

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Location

Excellent central, beachfront location that’s walkable to Washington Street Mall, restaurants, and attractions. Guests appreciate the easy access and views.

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Isaac

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Old but very well maintained. Wonderful staff. Amazing location.

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James

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed the proximity of the ocean and the ambience of the hotel interior(s). Easy walking distance to excellent restaurants and shopping. Cape May zoo was a blast for the trip home.

10

laura

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love this historic hotel, perfect location!

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chris

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Iconic hotel right in center of Cape May. Very comfortable rooms and great service. Definitely be back.

10

Deborah

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All staff friendly and very attentive. Very walkable to shopping and restaurants. Beach across street.

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Erik

27 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Congress Hall is the place to be in Cape May. Walk out the front doors to the washington square walking mall. Walk out the back to the Beach and Cape May Point where you can see both the sunrise and the sunset. Short drive to Exit Zero , Sunset Beach and the Lighthouse and not to mention all the amenities inside of Confress Hall. The Christmas Decorations in December are worth seeing at least once.

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Tiffanie

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We could not have had a better stay at congress hall! Such a charming hotel with so much to offer. The location is unbeatable

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Marco

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good hotel and location is great

10

Rubi

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, walkable location, right across from the charming Washington Street Mall, and nice beach views. Great cafe and spa.

10

Joseph

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Best location in cape may

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Dining

On-site options such as the Blue Pig Tavern and the Brown Room earn strong feedback for food, drinks, and atmosphere, with multiple bars and some live entertainment. A few note limited food availability mid-afternoon.

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Robert

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our entire experience was excellent. The property is very nice, and the entire staff was helpful and friendly. We particularly enjoyed the Brown Room for an after dinner drink and live entertainment.

10

Lauren

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome room! Spacious and so clean and comfortable. Blue pig tavern was fantastic for dinner and breakfast.

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John

15 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great restaurant. Scallops were our favorite. Quick access to shopping area.

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thomas

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was amazing,property was clean,ample opportunities to have food and drink,great coffee shop open early,wonderful restaurants

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Anne Marie

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great as always. Beautiful hotel, great outdoor spaces, excellent restaurants and bars. Elevator has been slightly malfunctioning since the last time we were here, about 6 months ago. Up button doesn’t work which confused the elevator when you press an upper floor. Door would close and then reopen before finally closing again and taking you up. Surprised it hadn’t been fixed yet.

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Deb

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved how well kept the property is and the amenities. We appreciated all the dining options (all we tried were exceptional). We will definitely stay there again.

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Victoria

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy beach access. Fabulous reception staff, especially Donna (3-11 pm). Wonderful housekeeping staff. Big Pig Tavern outside dining options are great (except neither restaurant is open 2-5 pm, cafe with pre-packaged sandwiches and on-premises baked goods is).

10

Ken

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very pleasant 3 day stay. Facilities and staff were excellent. Didn't eat dinner there but enjoyed bar indoors as well as outdoor bar. Look forward to returning sopn

10

Rob

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

beautiful property. Great restaurant and bars. Entertainment

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Victoria

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great, with one exception: no place to get a meal between 3 and 5.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4 $366	5 $366	6 $343	7	8 $364	9	10
11 $336	12 $233	13 $263	14 $278	15 $291	16 $743	17
18 $254	19 $234	20	21 $279	22 $264	23	24
25 $234	26 $207	27 $245	28 $213	29 $245	30 $391	31

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13	14	15	16	17 $557	18	19
20	21 $373	22 $529	23	24 $374	25	26
27	28	29 $370	30 $767

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Ocean Side)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ocean Side)

Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Town Side)

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean Side)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (South Wing)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean Side)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Town Side)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (South Wing)

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