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2.5 of 5
1039 Beach Avenue, PO Box 220, Cape May, NJ 08204
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Periwinkle Inn
Ranked #16 of 42 hotels in Cape May
4.0 of 5 stars 135 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Ocean views(5)
  • Very clean(3)
  • Nice pool(3)
  • Great location(3)
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Been 3 times and would go back again”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011
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We've been here for a long weekend each summer for the last 3 years. All of the cape may hotels are overpriced and this is too. Remember they only take cash when you arrive! I am always in the lobby when someone forgets and has to drive to town to an atm before they can check-in. We like the location -- far enough from the noise but close enough to walk to things and right across from the beach. Our kids like the pool. The grounds are always well kept and pretty. The rooms are like old beach motor lodge rooms. They are clean but very, very .... very basic. Old linens, carpet is worn, sofas and tables are old/cheap motel. However, all of that said I'd go back again b/c we don't go to cape may to hang out in the room. Someone wrote a review about the ocean view and what that means. I completely agree. I'd clarify when you make a reservation what they mean about ocean view, ocean facing, etc. We had a problem with that once when our "view" was only from a balcony when you faced a certain way. (That was the year I swore I wouldn't go back but then I did b/c I learned my lesson.ha). Anyway, the long/short of it is that this is a beach motor lodge that is much nicer on the outside than it is on the inside. It's good for families and couples but not singles or groups of singles. It's clean. It's not fancy. The people at the front desk have always been nice enough to us. (I don't like that they insist on cash but then also require a credit card just in case. If they want cash then keep it at that -- i understand it's their little insurance policy but seems like they want their cake and eat it too.)

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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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“Great Place too stay ...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

Hi very nice place to stay , great for family and kids , we love it ...

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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“The pink hotel on the beach”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
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The plusses: clean, quiet, so no frat boys on the make, family friendly. Right across the street from the beach. And there's a pool, if you like pools. (I don't, but this was clean and in the courtyard, so kind of private.) The minuses: that crazy cash-only policy. The "ocean view" (which was really what I'd call an "ocean peek") from the balcony. The somewhat uptight policies (no towels over the railings!!). I'd go back, though there are a few other places I'd like better.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Cherry Hill, NJ
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Not enough bang for the buck...(subtitled "You call THIS ocean view??"”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
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We headed down the weekend of October 14 - 16th and the rates were no bargain - $153 (plus various taxes) per night. We were told we were getting an Ocean View suite. That was partially true. If you stood out on the balcony and faced due east, then yes, you could see the ocean. In fact, we had a pool view suite. Let's discuss the suite. Tiny bedroom which was poorly lit except for the two windows (which tilt inward) facing the parking lot which were frosted, but had NO window covering. Yes, we ended up propping various pillows in the window sill to try to block out the parking lot lights when it came time to sleep. Tiny bathroom with the switch to turn on the bathroom light only several inches from the shower curtain. The kitchenette had no drawers, which meant that the silverware and various other kitchen supplies were under the sink/counter area in close proximity to the trash can. Strange. One large flat screen TV without high definition and one small older TV in the bedroom area. Nothing like a plastic upholstered sofa to really feel like we were surrounded by luxury. No bargain. Would not return. We stopped by the hotel next door "The Ocean Club", and for similar costs will stay there next time.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Very unfriendly family run motel”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011
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If you make reservation for a specific unit, they charge you an extra $20.00 per night. This does not make sense. Is a reservation a reservation or what? Cape May is beautiful and one of my favorite destinations, but Cape May does have a problem. They mostly have minimum stays in season so you can't just go for a weekend. We usually go on Memorial Weekend and sometimes it is not quite warm yet. Heat doesn't work and downstairs is damp. Not upgraded in years. Checking in is always a problem. Takes way too long.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1039 Beach Avenue, PO Box 220, Cape May, NJ 08204
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