The Virginia And Cottages - Cape May

Adult-only historic retreat in Cape May with exclusive beach access

Amenities & Services

The Virginia And Cottages offers an exclusive beach area on Cape May's award-winning shoreline where guests receive loungers, umbrellas, and towels. Complimentary continental breakfast is delivered to the room, the front porch, or the dining room each morning. Guests also receive access to Congress Hall's heated outdoor pool and fitness center, plus complimentary cruiser bicycles and valet parking including electric vehicle charging stations.

Dining

The on-site Ebbitt Room restaurant serves American cuisine for dinner during the season, with limited hours off-season, and has earned recognition from Condé Nast Traveler. The hotel also hosts exclusive winemaker dinners and a nightly cocktail hour on the porch accompanied by live piano from Kenneth Richardson. A full-service bar offers specialty cocktails and a pool bar at Congress Hall is available to Virginia Hotel guests.

Accommodations

Guest rooms in the restored 1879 building feature flat-screen cable TVs, minibars, refrigerators, and bathrobes, with some rooms offering balconies. Separate cottages such as the Red Cottage and Pink Cottage provide 'upside down' layouts that place living areas upstairs for better ocean views. The Virginia Cape May maintains an adults-only policy (no children under 13) to ensure a quiet retreat.

Spa & Wellness

The Sea Spa at the Virginia Hotel Cape May offers ocean-inspired treatments including massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa uses locally sourced lotions, hair products, and body wash from Cape May's natural offerings. Guests can book treatments directly through the hotel concierge for a seamless experience.

Location & Activities

The Virginia Hotel Cape May lies in the historic district, one block from the Cape May Public Beach and two blocks from the Washington Street Mall shopping district. Complimentary cruiser bicycles allow guests to reach the Emlen Physick Estate and the Cape May Lighthouse. The hotel's concierge can arrange birdwatching tours, lighthouse trips, and dinner reservations at Beach Plum Farm and other local restaurants.

• Accommodations: Restored 1879 building and cottage options
• Beach: Exclusive area with loungers and umbrellas
• Dining: Award-winning Ebbitt Room restaurant
• Wellness: The Sea Spa with ocean-inspired treatments
• Activities: Complimentary bike rental and valet parking
• Adults only: 21+ property for quiet retreat