Top 25% of all hotels, based on cleanliness and condition.
AAA Inspector Notes
At this cozy motel you have the option of choosing one of the more compact, charming rooms inside the historic inn or one of their more spacious efficiency suites that include separate seating areas. Guests staying here will receive complimentary access to all of the public amenities at Congress Hall, including the pool, fitness center and room service.
Smoke free premises. 21 units, some efficiencies and cottages. 2-3 stories (no elevator), interior/exterior corridors.
2-7 night minimum stay - seasonal and/or weekends, 21 day cancellation notice-fee imposed.
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Excellent
Based on Ratings from 89 guests
Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50
7.5
Nancy
Good
review category group of friends
05-24-2017
great loction but will probably...
Pros: location
Cons: needs updating getting worn looking our room was not cleaned until 4pm
7.5
William
Good
young couple
05-19-2017
Nice convenient location in the...
Pros: Location was great, nice to walk to beach, restaurants and shopping. Parking on the property was great. Loved using the facilities of Congress Hall. The pool area was awesome. Nice restaurants and the bar/lobby area was a great place to hang out in the evening with a drink.
Cons: The room was a small attic room with dormers and banged my head a few times. Next time I would request a better room in lower floors.
7.9
Heather
Good
young couple
04-05-2017
Cute little place and would...
Pros: Great location! Couldn't get much closer to the ocean! Within walking distance to shops, restaurants!
Cons: The locks on the doors could use some help. Still using keys and had trouble unlocking the door as well as a guest next to us.
10.0
Adlai
Exceptional
family with young children
03-19-2017
Exceptional
Pros: The staff was excellent. And caring!
Cons:
6.3
Keith
Pleasant
family with young children
03-06-2017
Pretty venue with great staff...
Pros: Staff was great
Cons: Room was small...ceilings were very low...should have said so when booking
6.7
Bruno
Pleasant
young couple
02-22-2017
Pleasant but would of rather...
Pros: the bed and sheets pillows comforter staff was great
Cons: Room too small tv had no good channels or on demand or it didn't work not sure which the tv info card listed channels that didn't work ?? bathroom set up awkward only one small window was uncomfortable
8.3
Rachel
Very Good
young couple
02-21-2017
Charming and comfortable!
Pros: Very nice bathroom. The bed was very comfortable. Loved the charm!
Cons: Room was very tiny
9.2
Kristin
Wonderful
young couple
02-13-2017
Superb
Pros: The food was amazing, I loved the view and had a restful night of sleep! Thank You
Cons: Our door did not lock, kinda uncomfortable
9.6
Sean
Exceptional
young couple
02-13-2017
Worth every penny!
Pros: Location couldn't be better and staff was very nice.
Cons: Having the cleaning supply closet right outside of room 4 is bad placement to noisey with the maid going in and out not her fault though she's just doing her job but need a better place to put the supply's
8.3
Patrick
Very Good
young couple
01-30-2017
The best staff we're ever...
Pros: Had an issue and they really went out of their way to make our stay the best experience we have had in cape may nj
Cons:
10.0
Joseph
Exceptional
solo traveller
01-26-2017
Exceptional
Pros: I try to stay at the Star whenever I'm in the area on business travel; it's always very good!
Cons:
8.3
Evelyn
Very Good
family with young children
01-16-2017
Wintertime at the shore
Pros: The room color was warm and inviting. The bed and bedding was very comfortable..Really nice view of the ocean...
Cons: The sette provided was way too old and the fabric covering won't ideal...I avoided sitting on the setter as much as possible...
10.0
Molly
Exceptional
young couple
01-04-2017
Great Stay for a Great...
Pros: We loved the location, history of the hotel & cozy bedroom.
Cons:
10.0
Kim
Exceptional
solo traveller
12-12-2016
There is no reason not...
Pros: Location, location....
The staff and Inn were better than expected.
Great shower, great bed and enough pillows to find the right one for me. Love the toiletries....
Cons: I suppose the room was a bit small, but then again I was traveling solo.
5.8
Renee
Okay
young couple
11-04-2016
Great location but the low...
Pros: Location
Cons: Ceiling very low in spots. Low shower pressure.
6.3
Vickie
Pleasant
young couple
10-22-2016
Anniversary Trip!!
Pros: Location and the price , I would not pay regular price during the regular season .
Cons: The size of the room, it only had a bed and a dresser. This was my first time staying at this property. You can hear everything outside your foo because it is an old house converted so you literally have a door in our case right next to your door. Like I said for off season price , not bad.
7.9
Carolyn
Good
young couple
10-21-2016
Our new Sweet spot !!!
Pros: Privacy and the ocean view ! Lots of space in the room !
Cons: Noisy bathroom fan !
9.6
Ef
Exceptional
young couple
10-15-2016
The STAR is a STAR!
Pros: Love the decor, cleanliness, friendly staff. The whole vibe of Congress Hall is just perfect. Elegant yet casual. Will def be back!
Cons: Older buildings need a lot of maintenance. One window in our room wouldn't stay open and the hinge on the door to the bathroom was coming away from the hinge. also very squeaky floors upstairs had us awake in the middle of the night when the upstairs guest was walking around.
7.9
Jennifer
Good
review category group of friends
10-12-2016
Good
Pros: Comfy bed and great location..
Cons: Price for second night was too high..
10.0
Sharon
Exceptional
solo traveller
10-09-2016
I'd definitely go back
Pros: Staff at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and cheery. Location was convenient to beach and shops.
Cons:
9.2
Catherine
Wonderful
young couple
10-07-2016
The Star is an ideal...
Pros: Lovely room, comfy, huge bed and ideal location! The staff is also very helpful and friendly!
Cons: Would have loved a little refrigerator in the room!
10.0
Melanie
Exceptional
family with young children
10-02-2016
My Sister's 40th Birthday Stay...
Pros: The bedding was amazing-slept like a baby! Loved the bathrobes. The location was central and within walking distance of everything!!
Cons:
7.9
Carmel
Good
mature couple
09-22-2016
Good
Pros: Use of facilities at congress hall
Cons: Our room had a bathroom that required us to cross the emergency exit hallway. This is room 8
5.8
Donna
Okay
young couple
09-17-2016
It was disappointing
Pros: Location
Cons: The room had mold on the wall, furniture old and broken . Rooms are small bathroom had to bend over to use a mirror shower didn't work properly light were out in the bathroom
7.1
Donna
Good
mature couple
08-30-2016
Location was good, room not...
Pros: Location, staff
Cons: condition of the room,not maintained very well
9.6
Rachel
Exceptional
young couple
08-11-2016
Great place to stay in...
Pros: Comfortable accommodations.
Cons: Room was kind of small and bathroom was small - but no big deal for us.
9.2
Claudia
Wonderful
family with young children
06-02-2016
Superb
Pros: Perfect location! Very clean!
Cons: Price a bit much for room size.
7.5
Barbara
Good
solo traveller
05-27-2016
Good
Pros: lounge chairs on beach and friendliness of beach staff
Cons: plug for the tub and a clock in the room coffee shop was advertised but not open during week
7.5
Alexandra
Good
young couple
05-24-2016
Good
Pros: Quaint hotel, good location, access to all of the Congress Hall Amenities.
Cons: Very small room, the coffee shop was not open.
10.0
William
Exceptional
solo traveller
05-17-2016
Would stay here evey time!
Pros: The best !!
Cons: Nothing I didn't like
7.5
Tina
Good
review category group of friends
05-15-2016
Bare minimum room but very...
Pros: very clean, room was cozy
Cons: No coffee maker or mini fridge, tv way too small
7.9
Wild
Good
mature couple
05-11-2016
Great location ...close to beach,...
Pros: Location to beach and Congress Hall facilities.
View of the ocean was very nice!
The price was very good!
Clean
Housekeeping staff in the morning were very friendly and welcoming!
For one night, it was okay..not great!
Cons: Smelled musty upon entering the room.
Very dated; not charming like our room at the Virginia was a few weeks ago.
Bathroom was rustic.
Could not find the coffee in the morning.
Would like to have stayed in the motel section; I think we would have enjoyed it more!
Was not nearly what we expected! Accustomed to much nicer accommodations!
No breakfast; was not included in our price, I guess.
9.2
Cathleen
Wonderful
mature couple
05-11-2016
Superb
Pros: Bed, towels, robes...excellent. headboard didn't match rest of room, not that it mattered but I noticed that and the table in entrance was too modern for rest of hotel. This is just a comment not a complaint.
Cons: See above
10.0
Kate
Exceptional
young couple
04-28-2016
An amazing stay at the...
Pros: The bed was like a cloud! It was lovely to come back to the room every day with the bed nice and made and the bathroom all clean! And the main building is quite charming, and we really loved hanging out on the porch. Its a very nice setup!
Cons: There was nothing we didn't like!
7.9
Teresa
Good
mature couple
04-23-2016
Happy on our 25th Anniversary!!
Pros: The quaintness of the room and the beautiful ocean view. Quiet but in walking distance to all of the attractions.
Cons: No coffee in the room. Had to go to another building to purchase a cup.
8.8
Louise
Excellent
solo traveller
03-28-2016
Fabulous
Pros: The linens were lovely. For a modest room, it was comfortable for one smallish person. The location is unbeatable. Parking was convenient.
Cons: The woman who was in charge of the rooms downstairs in the annex was helpful and thoughtful.. The people at the front desk in the big hotel were not. One, I should say, was quite dismissive when I asked some very simple tourist questions.
7.5
Katherine
Good
mature couple
03-23-2016
Get away weekend
Pros: Food excellent. Location good
Cons: Would have preferred a room on ground level. Didn't like having to lug luggage up 3 flights of stairs
10.0
Denise
Exceptional
mature couple
02-11-2016
Exceptional
Pros: We arrived and were not very happy with our room and they moved us right away to a very special room. We loved the bar and all the emplyees.
Cons:
10.0
Michael
Exceptional
young couple
12-27-2015
Beautiful Christmas Retreat
Pros: Beautiful resort that is decorated perfectly for the holidays! Restaurant and bar were open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!
Cons:
8.0
Stephan
Very Good
young couple
12-07-2015
Nice stay at a good...
Pros: Location was great
Cons: No coffee and no water provided; place was obviously shut down for the season; check-in at nearby Congress Hall Hotel
8.8
30th
Excellent
mature couple
11-20-2015
Overall, an excellent value and...
Pros: The closeness to the beach, the room was clean and comfortable. The location overall was awesome!
Cons: no refrig, or coffee maker...two coffee drinkers @ 2.50 a small cup....not happy
9.6
Darbynme
Exceptional
mature couple
10-30-2015
Very nice place if the...
Pros: Excellent location near ocean and mall, king bed, 4 tall windows with some view of ocean, across street from Congress Hall, close to great eating places, on-site parking, table & chair by window to apply make-up.
Cons: Room #3 has in-room sink instead of in the shower/toilet area. We prefer bathroom with 3 pieces in one room. This provides more privacy for dressing/undressing and to wash hands after using facilities. Would suggest adding a curtain around the sink.
7.1
Elizabeth
Good
mature couple
10-11-2015
Enjoyable
Pros: Great location
Very comfortable bed very clean
Cons: The only issue was bathroom
There was nowhere to do hair or make up
6.3
Rachel
Pleasant
mature couple
10-02-2015
Would it kill you to...
Pros: I liked that I could actually see the beach from our room.
Cons: That there were dirty linen bags right I front of my rooms door when I arrived. And I was not impressed with the front desk staff, I too work in the service industry and its a shame I didn't feel welcome.
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