A 24-room boutique hotel
Seaside Sophistication since 1879
The Virginia provides a truly intimate environment that perfectly balances the modern with the timeless. A haven of relaxed elegance and thoughtful design, it's a contemporary interpretation of seaside sophistication that never fails to delight. You'll love waking up each morning to made-to-order continental breakfast, sipping coffee on the front porch, and strolling to the beach just down Jackson Street.
Originally named 'The Ebbitt House' after its first owners, Alfred and Ellen Ebbitt, the hotel was renamed 'The Virginia Hotel' during its heyday in the early 1890s when it was a popular destination for visitors from Washington, D.C and Philadelphia. It was frequently mentioned in the society pages of The Philadelphia Inquirer, since many of the city’s fashionable set would decamp to the shore during the torrid summer season.
Today, the Virginia stands as a historic icon of hospitality, proudly offering seaside welcome to discerning travelers near and far. The Virginia is a recipient of numerous awards and accolades for its impeccable service and standards from notable publications like Conde Nast Traveler's Reader’s Choice Awards, the Trip Advisor Award of Excellence, and the Conde Nast Gold List.
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Continental Breakfast
Daily Continental Breakfast is a cornerstone of the Virginia Hotel experience. Enjoy delicious farm-fresh selections, delivered either to your guest room or served on the airy Front Porch.
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The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia is is known for its innovative cuisine, attentive service and refined ambiance, and is strongly rooted in a farm-to-table, farm-to-glass dining philosophy.
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The Bar and Lounge at the Ebbitt Room serves delicious cocktails and thoughtful small plates in a space both elegant and relaxed. Take your seat at the bar, or discover a new hideaway off the Lobby.
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Girls' Getaway
Available from February 9 through April 30, 2024
Celebrate the women in your life with a winter girlfriends' getaway to Cape May! Book our Girlfriends' Getaway package to enjoy cocktails, boutique shopping, and Sea Spa relaxation.
“It’s been too long”. Your eyes light up as you arrive to Cape May, where you’ll meet up with the people in your life who—despite busy schedules—make it feel like no time has passed. Celebrate those meaningful friendships with a deluxe escape filled with delicious cocktails, boutique shopping, and some time spent at the Sea Spa.
Here, the ultimate escape awaits, either in the historic grander of Congress Hall, the boutique charm of The Virginia, or—for a more private retreat—in one of our Beach Plum Farm or Virginia Cottages.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations in Cape May
- Welcome Cocktails for your group in Congress Hall's beautiful Brown Room
- Your choice of a 30-Minute Swedish Massage or a 30-Minute Facial at Congress Hall's Sea Spa
- A $50 Shopping Credit at Tommy's Folly Boutique for each member of your group
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Book Congress Hall Book Beach Plum Farm Cottages Book The Red Cottage Book The Pink CottagePlease Note: Online reservations for Our Girls' Getaway package default to two (2) guests. Additional guests can be added to your reservation as a Stay Enhancement at the time of booking.
Subject to availability and change. Restrictions may apply. Packages cannot be combined to existing offers. Packages cannot be applied to existing reservations. Packages cannot be applied to wedding or group blocks.
The Spring Ebbitt Room Wine Dinner Series
Available for stays this April and May
By popular demand, The Ebbitt Room is pleased to announce a new 2024 series of three-course Wine Dinners, held in our private Richmond Room.
From Northern California, to France, to the lesser-known regions of Italy—our new Wine Dinner series will delight with a special theme each night. Reserve your table for an exquisite evening, featuring a special three-course wine pairing menu prepared by Executive Chef Jason Hanin.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Giro d’Italia
Named for the famous Italian Bike Race, this Wine Dinner will explore the lesser-known regions of Italy.
Limited availability
One seat remaining! Please call the Virginia Hotel directly to reserve. Please note the overnight package for the Giro d'Italia wine dinner has sold out.
For assistance with reserving tickets to our Wine Dinner, please call the Virginia directly
Book Now: Call (609) 884-5700Jazz Festival Getaway
Available April 19 through 21 and October 24 through 26, 2024
The famed Exit Zero Jazz Festival returns this Spring and Fall to Cape May! Book our Jazz Fest Getaway package to enjoy deluxe accommodations, two Three-Day VIP Jazz Festival tickets, two Exit Zero Jazz Festival wine glasses, and daily breakfast each morning of your stay.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations
- Two VIP Tickets to the Exit Zero Jazz Festival*
- Two Exit Zero Jazz Festival keepsake Wine Glasses
- Breakfast each morning of your stay**
Spring Festival: April 19 through 21, 2024
Book Congress Hall Book The Star Book The Sandpiper Book The VirginiaFall Festival: October 24 through 26, 2024
Book Congress Hall Book The Star Book The Sandpiper Book The VirginiaTo learn more about this year's Exit Zero Jazz Festivals, visit ExitZeroJazzFestival.com.
*VIP pass provide entry to Exit Zero Jazz Festival. VIP pass provides first-come, first-served access to VIP reserved seat sections all performances on the Main Stage in Cape May Convention Hall. VIP Pass provides access to VIP Lounge in Cape May Convention Hall with complimentary water, coffee, tea, fruit, and grab and go snacks. VIP Pass provides first-come, first-served entry into all Festival stages, tents, and participating club venues. VIP Pass will be waiting for you at check-in to your Cape Resorts stay. After purchasing your VIP Passes, please contact Exit 0 International Jazz Festival to reserve your seats as each show has different times by calling 609-849-9202. Tickets cannot be refunded if reservation is cancelled within 21 days prior to arrival date of reservation.
**Breakfast for Two available for each reserved room night.
Reservations at Congress Hall, The Star and The Sandpiper receive a $20 Breakfast Credit for use at the Blue Pig Tavern per each reserved room night. Credit must be signed to your guest room to be applied. No cash value.
Reservations at The Virginia receive Continental Breakfast per each reserved room night. No cash value.
Sweet Amalia Oyster Getaway
Available for Stays this June, September, and October
Experience the world of oyster farming firsthand with a deluxe getaway in Cape May that pairs hard work with with fine tastes.
“It’s a gritty, dirty, muddy job, and perhaps you have to be just a little bit crazy to do it. But there’s also a romance to this work," says Lisa Calvo, owner of Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm.
For three decades, most recently with Rutgers University, Lisa studied shellfish pathology, helping to develop oysters resistant to disease. As a side hustle, she launched Sweet Amalia, which was named for her daughter, who, as a toddler, would slurp oysters straight off the reef. The project began as a learning laboratory for studying aquaculture so that Calvo might better assist other farmers, but, a couple of years ago, it became her full-time occupation. Now, on a six-acre, intertidal plot located off of Route 47, Calvo and her team harvest approximately 3,000 oysters per season.
Experience the world of oyster farming firsthand with a deluxe getaway in Cape May that pairs hard work with with fine tastes. On the storied banks of the Delaware Bay, you'll receive a shucking lesson and an oyster tasting led by Sweet Amalia's experienced oyster farmers. And, to round out your stay in Cape May, you'll enjoy a world-class dinner in the Ebbitt Room that incorporates tide-to-table oyster recipes from Chef Jason Hanin.
Included in your stay:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia Hotel or The Beach Plum Farm Cottages
- A Hands-On Oyster Shucking Lesson at Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm
- An Oyster Tasting and Picnic Lunch at Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm
- A Delicious Dinner in the Virginia's private Richmond Room on Tuesday evening, featuring a themed menu prepared by Executive Chef Jason Hanin
- All transportation provided to and from Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm
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June Package
Package available:
Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Save the date! Reservations will be available for our Sweet Amalia Oyster Getaway soon.
September Package
Package available:
Monday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Save the date! Reservations will be available for our Sweet Amalia Oyster Getaway soon.
October Package
Package available:
Monday, October 28 through Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Save the date! Reservations will be available for our Sweet Amalia Oyster Getaway soon.
An Evening To Remember
Available Year Round
Escape with your special someone to the Virginia Hotel & Cottages or Congress Hall. Book our Evening to Remember package to enjoy an intimate evening of dining by candlelight in the Ebbitt Room.
Plan a grand romantic weekend, or a cozy midweek escape—whatever the milestone, we will provide the gracious touch and exceptional service that ensure indelible memories.
Your romantic getaway includes:
Virginia Hotel & Cottages
- Deluxe Accommodations
- Dinner for two in the Ebbitt Room*
- Continental Breakfast for two each morning
- Complimentary Valet Parking
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the Virginia Hotel The Red CottageCongress Hall
- Deluxe Accommodations
- Dinner for two in the Ebbitt Room*
- Complimentary Valet Parking
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Congress HallPromo Code: EBBITT
After booking your overnight stay, please make your dinner reservation by calling the Ebbitt Room at (609) 884-5700.
*Terms and conditions apply. See the Reservations Website for full details.
Virginia Resort Getaway
Available Year Round
A deluxe Virginia stay—paired with the best of Cape May! Includes a daily Resort Credit.
Drinks on the Virginia's Front Porch. Coffee on the Veranda of Congress Hall. Long afternoons at Beach Plum Farm, spent exploring the fields and browsing the Market. As our guest, you'll love the quiet elegance of the Virginia—all just steps away from the excitement of Cape May! And now, we’ve created an offer that invites you to enjoy the best of our seaside town.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia HotelI/li>
- Daily Continental Breakfast
- A Daily Resort Credit, with the freedom to choose how you spend it! Enjoy it at any of our sister properties in Cape May
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The VirginiaFor personalized reservations assistance, please call our Reservations Specialists toll-free at 855-290-8467
Terms and conditions apply. See the Reservations Website for full details.
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Since 2012, The Virginia Hotel has been honored by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top 10 US hotels in the Mid-Atlantic and New York. The Virginia Hotel is also an annual winner of Tripadvisor's Certificate of Excellence.
The Virginia
25 Jackson Street
Cape May, New Jersey 08204
(609) 884-5700
it’s easy to find us
Cape May is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. The hotel is located on Jackson Street, just a half block from the beach and the Washington Street Mall - in the heart of the Historic District.
Valet Parking is provided. Please utilize the 15 minute parking space directly across from the hotel as well as the loading zone (a few yards down the street), as parking on the left side of Jackson Street is prohibited.
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From The Garden State Parkway | From The Cape May Lewes Ferry | From New York | From Washington/Baltimore | From Philadelphia