How Axel worksAxel $299 a night vs $321 on Expedia at The Star Inn, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $22 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · 29 Perry St, Cape May
Air conditioning · Smoke-free property · Heating · Gift shop · No elevators · Reception desk · Non-smoking rooms · Room service · Cable TV · TV · Hairdryer · Shower/Bathtub
Hotels in Cape MayA small mid-range beach inn with motel-style suites in downtown Cape May
8.7/10
A strong downtown pick with friendly service and Congress Hall perks.
The Star is a small mid-range beach inn with motel-style suites, and we'd pick it for a walk-everywhere Cape May stay. The beach, Washington Street Mall and restaurants are close, while access to Congress Hall's pools and seasonal beach service adds substance beyond the pretty Victorian exterior. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and welcoming staff. Suites with kitchenettes make more sense for families than the main inn's adults-only rooms.
Choose your room carefully: several recent Expedia guests found inn rooms cramped, and the hotel confirms they're reached only by stairs. This is intimate accommodation, not a full resort under one roof; pools and the gym are at sister properties. Expedia lists a mandatory resort fee. We'd skip the inn rooms if you need generous space or step-free access.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$299 a night with Axel against $321 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $22 a night less (7%).
Economy Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, small) · non-refundable · includes $22/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$22/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$330 a night with Axel against $352 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $22 a night less (6%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable · includes $25/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$22/night less than Booking.com (6%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$167 a night with Axel against $175 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $8 a night less (4%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable · includes $13/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$8/night less than Expedia (4%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$168 a night with Axel against $181 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $13 a night less (7%).
Economy Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, small) · non-refundable · includes $13/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$13/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$280 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable · includes $21/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Nov 2, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$280 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable · includes $21/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Nov 2, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$239 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable · includes $18/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Axel $299 a night vs $321 on Expedia at The Star Inn, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $22 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 8.
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A strong downtown pick with friendly service and Congress Hall perks. A small mid-range beach inn with motel-style suites in downtown Cape May, scored for what it is.
The Star is a small mid-range beach inn with motel-style suites, and we'd pick it for a walk-everywhere Cape May stay. The beach, Washington Street Mall and restaurants are close, while access to Congress Hall's pools and seasonal beach service adds substance beyond the pretty Victorian exterior. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and welcoming staff. Suites with kitchenettes make more sense for families than the main inn's adults-only rooms.
Choose your room carefully: several recent Expedia guests found inn rooms cramped, and the hotel confirms they're reached only by stairs. This is intimate accommodation, not a full resort under one roof; pools and the gym are at sister properties. Expedia lists a mandatory resort fee. We'd skip the inn rooms if you need generous space or step-free access.
Best for: couples who want to walk everywhere; families booking kitchenette suites; beachgoers wanting sister-resort amenities
Watch out for: compact, stair-access-only inn rooms; main inn rooms are adults-only; mandatory resort fee; seasonal pool access
Location: At 29 Perry Street, close to the beach, Washington Street Mall and downtown dining.
Rooms: Cozy inn rooms; motel-style kitchenette suites and larger carriage-house units offer more space.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength in recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews.
Service: Recent guests repeatedly praise friendly, helpful staff and attentive housekeeping.
Amenities: On-site café; Congress Hall pools and seasonal beach service; gym access at Sandpiper Beach Club.
Fees and surprises: Expedia lists a 10% resort fee, seasonal pools and winter check-in at Congress Hall; onsite parking is limited.
Axel's opinion of The Star Inn, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for The Star Inn within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $299 a night · includes $22 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Economy Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, small) | $321 a night on Expedia | $22 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $330 a night · includes $25 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $352 a night on Booking.com | $22 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $167 a night · includes $13 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $175 a night on Expedia | $8 a night less (4%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $168 a night · includes $13 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Economy Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, small) | $181 a night on Expedia | $13 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 29 to Nov 2, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $280 a night · includes $21 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Nov 2, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults | $280 a night · includes $21 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $239 a night · includes $18 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
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