A grand mansion on picturesque grounds, this renovated property features polished wood floors, high ceilings, elaborate moldings and several verandas. This is an 1863 American bracketed villa-style home designed by Samuel Sloan and is furnished with Rococo antiques and reproductions.
Smoke free premises. 24 units. 4 stories (no elevator), interior/exterior corridors.
Jct Jefferson and Washington sts. 720 Washington St 08204.
Dining & Entertainment
nearby.
Room Amenities
wireless Internet. Some: refrigerators.
Terms
closed 1/3-2/14, 2-3 night minimum stay - weekends, age restrictions may apply, 21 day cancellation notice-fee imposed.
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Excellent
Based on Ratings from 44 guests
Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 35
8.8
Brian
Excellent
young couple
09-02-2016
Pros: Everything was very good breakfast food was very good
Cons: The waitstaff was a little bit slow
6.7
John
Pleasant
young couple
09-02-2016
Pros: SOME OF THE STAFF
Cons: ROOM
9.6
Rodney
Exceptional
mature couple
09-01-2016
Pros: Wonderful breakfast
Cons: Long walk to beach
9.6
Clint
Exceptional
young couple
08-31-2016
Pros: The mansion is absolutely breathtaking and the staff was amazing! The rooms are very clean and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and offered a nice variety.
Cons: They only offered breakfast, which was disappointing.
9.2
Flynn
Wonderful
young couple
08-31-2016
Pros: Incredible antiques and general decor, beautifully kept as were the gardens.
Cons: A small bar for the guests would've been nice.
9.6
Wwlowe
Exceptional
mature couple
08-30-2016
Pros: Bedding was very comfortable. Generous breakfast with fresh fruit and pastries and also one hot dish which they make to order. Our room was spacious and well air conditioned. It's within walking distance of the beach and the Washington Street mall area. Note that those who need elevator assistance may want to go elsewhere.
Cons: Some of the hanging artwork was weird/disturbing.
8.8
Marion
Excellent
mature couple
08-23-2016
Pros: All
Cons:
8.8
Louis
Excellent
mature couple
08-15-2016
Pros: service excellant facility beautiful
Cons: too noisy at nite
7.5
Shelley
Good
mature couple
08-15-2016
Pros: The food was wonderful. The staff was terrific and very accommodating.
Cons: Room was freezing.
9.6
Beverly
Exceptional
mature couple
08-14-2016
Pros: The breakfast was awesome. The wood work and antiques made it feel so much more homey.
Cons: An iron and board. I hate wrinkles and always plan on that amenity
6.3
Corey
Pleasant
mature couple
08-01-2016
Pros: Property was nice , but room on third floor was a long way , 3 flights of stairs to ice machine was not convenience . No hooks to hang wet / damp clothes ( bathing suites) in room. Otherwise very nice price but expensive.
Cons:
9.2
Anthony
Wonderful
young couple
07-29-2016
Pros: The Mansion is beautiful and so are the rooms. The bed was extremely comfy and it was a really nice/romantic experience for my girlfriend and I. Being a young couple however, we didn't spend much time in the mansion and it would have been nice if there were more young couples staying there. (We're 30&32) But i guess a B&B is more of an older crowd thing. On the plus side, the Mansion is located two blocks away from the center of town where the bars and strip mall is. That is also we're the info booth is and where the tour shuttles leave from. Then two blocks up the block in the opposite direction is the Physick Estate and Carriage House which is another information center.
Cons: There wasn't anything I disliked but if i had to reach for something it would be the following: We stayed on the third floor and it was kind of annoying having to trek it up those stairs constantly! Specially since the ice machine is in the basement at the rear of the mansion and there is no fridge in the room. The beach is about four blocks away so that also would have sucked had we chose to walk but we rented bicycles. (Everything is walking/biking distance away) Lastly, the breakfast was good but I felt like we should be able to order/eat as much as we like. You're only allowed to order one thing which i guess is that big of a deal but for the price you're paying to stay there, I feel like some extra eggs or french toast shouldn't be an additionally charge.
9.2
George
Wonderful
mature couple
07-24-2016
Pros: Away from crowds but easy to get to everything
Cons:
9.6
Rita
Exceptional
mature couple
07-21-2016
Pros: Free breakfast was amazing!
Cons: Closer to the beach would have been better.
6.3
Ronald
Pleasant
mature couple
07-19-2016
Pros:
Cons: There should be a full size bathroom. lighting at the sink was poor.
10.0
Holly
Exceptional
mature couple
07-12-2016
Pros: Everything, from the beautiful room, the style of the Inn. friendliness of the staff. Location was perfect
Cons: we were sad the day it came time to leave.
9.6
Sherry
Exceptional
mature couple
06-07-2016
Pros: Bed was very comfortable and had two different types of pillows for your comfort. The breakfast was fantastic.
Cons: There was nothing to dislike.
8.3
B&b
Very Good
mature couple
03-15-2016
Pros: Location to shopping and food. Comfortable beds
Cons: Wait staff a little less than happy
7.1
Annyo
Good
mature couple
01-26-2016
Pros:
Cons: Front staff checking us in seemed very unhappy and unprofessional - stating she couldn't wait to quit her job. Otherwise, wait staff was fair to good. Room was comfortable and clean.
9.6
Patricia
Exceptional
mature couple
01-04-2016
Pros: The included breakfast was fabulous.
Cons: The enormous, wall sized painting of a naked, dead women on the wall. She had a crow resting on her raised knee and there was a creepy court jester standing next to her looking out upon the room.
7.9
Penny
Good
mature couple
12-24-2015
Pros: Our 3rd floor room-#10 was large, comfortable and extravagantly decorated and the mansion is beautiful. Within walking distance of shops and restaurants. The Christmas decorations were lovely. The breakfast was yummy. A nice table with fruit, yogurt and pastries was arranged beautifully on the glassed in porch with tables and chairs.. Smoked salmon was added one morning. Choice of hot meals-eggs, pancakes, etc cooked to order. So peaceful and relaxing. Kierra who seems to wear many hats was friendly, helpful and nice. We enjoyed ourselves in this lovely B & B.
Cons: A little rough greeting from desk help.The greeter/desk person should match the spirit of the Southern Mansion. Elegance and refined taste would be a better match for this B & B. Also missing- afternoon tea and wine in the evening. Didn't expect corners cut in that way.
Owners own winery so not too difficult to put out a bottle of red and white, a couple of glasses in the amazing sitting room. Guests can pour their own. Would also be nice to have a coffee pot and hot water available through the day. We were surprised as we have been to so many other B & B's that provided these things. Maybe there will be some improvements.
9.2
Anthony
Wonderful
young couple
12-17-2015
Pros: Beautiful building, impressive room
Cons:
9.6
Richard
Exceptional
mature couple
12-12-2015
Pros: Lovely place. Excellent breakfast. Staff very nice.
Cons: N/a
7.5
John
Good
mature couple
12-03-2015
Pros: The bed was very comfortable and the room was very spacious.
Cons: some of the pictures around the area. The breakfast was only so-so and not what I would have expected for the cost.
10.0
Darren
Exceptional
mature couple
09-22-2015
Pros: Elegant and relaxed, the hotel offers peace and quiet while being a quick walk away from the beach, downtown, restaurants, and bars. Upset that there isn't a restaurant/bar at the Southern Mansion? Just walk across the street, literally. Upset that there isn't a pool? Walk about 5-10 minutes to the ocean. The rooms are beautiful and the staff there go out of their way to be friendly and helpful.
Cons: Nothing
8.8
Thomas
Excellent
mature couple
09-13-2015
Pros: Room was beautiful
Cons:
9.2
Al
Wonderful
mature couple
09-10-2015
Pros: A wonderful place to relax while enjoying the Victorian charm.The breakfasts provide a diversified selection in a well appointed setting.
Cons: The staff was cordial for the most part but they had some off moments.
9.6
Joan
Exceptional
mature couple
08-24-2015
Pros: The staff was friendly and the room was very clean.
Cons:
4.6
Anonymous
Disappointing
mature couple
08-17-2015
Pros: Desk clerk had no record of us, then found something bout us, and blamed person before her didn't process paperwork. No elevator or help with luggage available .
Cons: See above wrote in wrong space
6.3
Loretta
Pleasant
mature couple
08-04-2015
Pros: Overall décor was very nice. The architecture and gardens were beautiful.
Cons: The unattractive brick-work on front steps.
The carpeting in the front hall and on the steps appeared dirty and had a slight smell.
No current newspaper was available. Old papers were laying about in an untidy way.
Small things on the property needed attention.
7.5
Matthew
Good
mature couple
07-15-2015
Pros: Staff was welcoming and propery was in nice shape.
Cons: none
10.0
Jennifer
Exceptional
mature couple
04-14-2015
Pros: Wonderful staff. The mansion is amazing and the grounds are just lovely. Beautiful and oversized room- we were in a king deluxe. Location is excellent and just a few minutes walk into town.
Cons:
9.2
Steven
Wonderful
mature couple
02-17-2015
Pros: What a great place, they have done a great job in keeping the look and fell of an old place but made it very comfortable to spend a day at. Thank you Steve
Cons:
10.0
Lawrence
Exceptional
mature couple
11-30-2014
Pros: Southern Mansion is a beautiful B&B that has been carefully restored to its19 century roots. Our room was tastefully decorated and spacious. The king bed was comfortable. Their breakfasts were very good and served hot.
Cons: Nothing.
9.6
Anonymous
Exceptional
young couple
10-02-2014
Pros: We liked everything about it...would love to visit again. The mansion was beautiful. Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious and had a great variety.
Cons: Everything was so perfect it's hard to think of anything that could be improved. It would have been nice to have had a small table or vanity or more shelving for toiletries in the bathroom. The bathroom had ample space. The shower was amazing. Just had to set some of my makeup/hair products in the floor.
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