PERIWINKLE INN, Cape May
About the Hotel
Periwinkle Inn - An oceanfront boutique hotel with private balconies, family-friendly amenities, and proximity to Cape May's Victorian attractions
Periwinkle Inn, a 3-star boutique hotel rated 8.2/10 on Booking.com, sits directly on Cape May's Beach Avenue with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and immediate access to the beach and promenade. The hotel features seven room types, including bi-level oceanfront suites with private balconies, fully equipped kitchenettes, and air conditioning. Guests can enjoy an outdoor heated pool, shuffleboard court, and BBQ grills, while families appreciate the sandbox, life-sized dollhouse, and proximity to the Cape May Convention Center's summer events. Several popular restaurants, such as Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille and Peter Shields Inn, are within walking distance. The Mid-Atlantic Center for Arts & Humanities is 1 mile away, and the Nature Center of Cape May is 1 mile from the property. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Periwinkle Inn.
Pros
Direct beachfront access with private balconies or patios in most rooms.
Family-friendly amenities include an outdoor heated pool, sandbox, and shuffleboard court.
Walking distance to Cape May's Victorian architecture, restaurants, and trolley tours.
Complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room coffee makers provided.
Accessible features include roll-in showers and ADA-compliant rooms.
Cons
Limited parking with only one vehicle permitted per unit.
No on-site restaurant; dining options require a short walk.
Must-do experiences
- Visit the Emlen Physick Estate for a glimpse of Victorian architecture.
- Savor Cape May's famous saltwater taffy at Fralinger's Candy Shop.
- Take a sunset dolphin-watching cruise with Cape May Whale Watcher.
- Explore the Cape May Lighthouse for stunning ocean views and history.
- Enjoy fresh seafood at The Lobster House, a local dining favorite.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Cots
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor