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601 Madison Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
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Blue Fish Inn
Ranked #22 of 42 hotels in Cape May
4.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Cleveland, Ohio
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“The "Stardust of Cape May"”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011
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A cheap hotel that's like a time-warp; a ride that leaves you feeling like you haven't showered in three days. I mean this in a good way, I think. Like the Vegas Stardust!

My buddy and I had two room NON-DOG suite that boasted: two full beds, a separate Queen bedded room, a mini-fridge, a microwave and two tiny yet surprisingly decent flat-screen televisions. Each room also had a window, an air conditioner, a dresser and a mirror that made sure you saw all the angles of awesome that each room possessed.

Plus side: CHEAP. Good wi-fi, and Direct TV is included.These two things are awesome if it's crummy outside or you're nursing a hangover. Soft, high thread-count sheets. Quiet. Excellent light-blocking curtains. Two separate air conditioners and central heating that worked well. Dog friendly suites (if you need them, we had a pet-free unit, although there were likely other creatures present). Ultra-friendly hotel staff. Hair dryer is mounted on the wall in bathroom. Shampoo, body wash and conditioner are all dispensed from a unit in the bath, which is all kinds of awesome and classes up the joint. Clean (READ: bleached) and abundant towels. POOL. BBQ. PICNIC TABLES. Laundry (coin, front loader) with FREE detergent. Outdoor shower for yo' feets. Lots of old people-style rocking chairs on a big porch. FREE POSTCARDS! FREE HARDBOUND BOOK ABOUT CAPE MAY! FREE BIBLE!!

Negative side: TINY parking lot. Do not bring your Escalade and expect to navigate it; you'll end up in the pool. No in-suite telephones, bathtub caulk was blackened (ew), carpet (circa 70's) was VERY dirty (NOTE: DON'T WEAR WHITE SOCKS) and extremely worn (actually shredded-looking in front of the bathroom entrance), the bed linens (the coverlets) were definitely NOT clean, my sheet had a bleach damage spot (?) on it. The walls were scuffed/dirty. Porch is sweet, but if you are sensitive to cigarette smoke, pray to Jeebus your neighbor isn't smoking on the porch because you WILL secondhand it.

Suggestions if you stay here: Bring your own coffee/filters/extras. Bring extra blankets, theirs were chintzy and probably from 1964. Remove the coverlets and throw them on the floor - I get the feeling that's what you're supposed to do (and what everyone else is doing). Enjoy!!!

Room Tip: Avoid carpeted rooms. Unless you like it and you are not afraid; in this case, ask for Room 7.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“good efficiency units”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

The Bluefish is a good choice in Cape May if you want a decent value motel with good efficiency units. The rooms are clean, beds are comfortable, and the kitchen equipment is more than adequate. Our room had a minor problem with the kitchen drain, and the a/c unit was bit noisy, but these were minor issues. Pets welcome.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Sellersville, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Warm & Welcoming With all the Basics”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

The folks at the Blue Fish can't do enough for you ... whether it's helping start the BBQ grill, getting the room ready for a switch, or finding a wrench you can borrow. It's a family place and they treat you like family. Don't expect luxury and it's a hike to the beach and boardwalk. But if you get a full kitchen or kitchenette room, you will get a very affordable and very clean place to stay in comparison to what has become highway robbery lodging rates in Cape May. During high season in the summer, the price also includes a nice cold brunch buffet and they keep the coffee on all day into the night. Enjoy!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rockland County, NY
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Quaint Inn but pretty far from the beach/center of town”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

This was our first trip to Cape May and the Blue Fish Inn. Let me start by saying that the Inn is located a little off the beaten path….its approximately half a mile from the beach and a good mile (if not more) to the center of town. That being said, if you rent bikes, don’t mind driving or walking everywhere it’s the ideal accommodation. The Inn is very quaint. The pool is small but very nice. Everyone at the Inn is very friendly and helpful. The rooms were a little dated, but they did have a nice FLAT screen TV on the wall, which was a nice surprise. We had a kitchen efficiency pet friendly room, which surprisingly didn’t smell like dog! They had maid service everyday and they were really friendly! They have rocking chairs and tables outside all the rooms to sit and enjoy, and there is a picnic area located behind the inn with a grill. The bathroom area for the dogs is located on the side of the inn and is kept very clean. This area is quite small so we opted to walk our dog around the block which was quite nice and QUIET. Cape May is very dog friendly. They have a few dog friendly beaches which was great!! Sunset beach in Cape May Point and the beach by the fisherman’s memorial were both dog friendly. Pretty much any restaurant with outdoor seating is dog friendly. Dogs are NOT allowed on Washington street (center of town) however there are a few restaurants that have outdoor seating on side streets that our four legged friends are allowed to dine at. The Inn was completely booked while we were there and the parking lot was definitely PACKED! The spots are tight so if you have a big SUV and others park crooked you might not fit. Ohio Avenue offers free street parking so its not a huge issue. All in all, I think we would prefer something a little closer to the beach/center of town next time.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
“Nice Budget Motel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011

This is a small, older motor lodge that has been upgraded a bit. There may be 12 or so rooms in this one-story motel, with a small pool, and outdoor shower. It's dog friendly. A very good deal for the price and the owners seem very motivated to keep you happy. It's a bit rundown in the rooms and the room design is somewhat dated, but for the price, you'll be pleased. Wi-fi is complimentary and there are small televisions in the rooms. It's three or four blocks from the beach. If you will be there awhile, you might like to rent bikes.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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