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John Wesley Inn & Carriage House


John Wesley Inn & Carriage House

30 Guerney Ave
Cape May, NJ 08204
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Bonnie & Lance Pontin

(609) 884-1012
(800) 616-5122

 

Circa 1869. Just one-half block from the beach, this American classic features Carpenter Gothic architecture and adorns the serene primary Historic District. The inn has undergone meticulous Victorian restorations with extensive attention paid to details. Sip afternoon tea on a veranda rocker while watching a horse and carriage go by. Gather by the fire in the family parlor or in the spacious third-floor sun parlor. Delightful guest bedrooms offer a variety of choices. The Stockton room features a private front porch. Share lively conversation over a bountiful homemade breakfast in the dining room.

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John Wesley Inn & Carriage House



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Rates

$150 to $325

Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks and Cash.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Iced Peach And/or Raspberry Tea Freshly Brewed Daily All Summer Long
  • Hot Earl Grey And/or The Flavor Of Your Choice
  • Piping Hot All Winter
  • Cookies Baked Daily

Events Hosted

  • Romantic Getaways

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Full Breakfast
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Belgium Waffles With Whipped Cream
  • Fresh Strawberries
  • Specialty Of The House
  • Served Every Sunday

Other Activities

  • Amusement Park
  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Beaches
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Live Theater
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries
  • Whale/dolphin Watching
  • Birding

On-Site Spa Services

  • Body Scrubs
  • Cosmetics
  • Facials
  • Hair Care
  • Manicures/Pedicures
  • Massages
  • Water Therapies

Specialty Treatments: Aroma Therapy

Off-Site Spa Services Available

Nearby Recommended Spas

Cape May Day Span & Holistic Center
(609)898-1003
www.capemaydayspa.com

Touch and Go Massage LLC
(609)972-6260
www.touchandgomassage.com

Transportation Services

  • Bus Station Pickup

Innkeeper(s)

Bonnie & Lance Pontin

Rooms

This property has 6 total guest accommodations with private bath, 6 with fireplaces, 1 with whirlpool, 2 suites and 2 cottages. The types of beds available include King and Queen.

Amenities In Room

  • Fireplace
  • Desk
  • Clock Radio
  • Stereo
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Bath Amenities
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair Dryer
  • CD Player
  • Reading Lamps
  • Cable TV
  • Air Conditioning
  • DVD
  • Lcd TV/dvd
  • Ipod Docking Stations
  • Personal Safes In All Rooms

Amenities On Site

  • Parlor Games
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Television
  • VCR
  • Beach Chairs
  • Towels
  • Coolers
  • Beautiful Sun Room With Wet Bar
  • Ice Maker & Refrigerator
  • Wireless Internet
  • Historic District
  • Onsite Parking
  • 1/2 Block To The Beach

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Television
  • Modem Connection
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • FAX On-site
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Gym Nearby
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Flexible Check in/out Times
  • Quiet Property If Needed For Travelers

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John Wesley Inn & Carriage House

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Location: City/Urban and Ocean Community.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • Peter Shields
  • Washington Inn
  • Union Park

Romantic Interest

Fireplaces in each room, air-jet tub in our new suite, canopy and/or four-poster beds, lace curtains, flowers and/or champagne upon request.

Historic Interest

One of the original Stockton Row Cottages built as part of the Stockton Hotel in 1869.

Historic Awards:

  • National Register (Applied)
  • State Register (Applied)
  • Local Register (Granted)
  • National Historical Site (Applied)
  • State Historical Site (Applied)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • National Trust
  • State Historical Society
  • Local Historical Society
  • City Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

The entire city is designated as historic. Cape May is the oldest seaside resort in the country.

Weather

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Weekends two & three night minimum during season
Children Restrictions:Children of any age in the Carriage House apartments.
Cancellation:3 weeks prior
Smoking:Limited and Outside Only.

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UNBELIEVABLE STAY, REALLY GREAT INN

John Wesley Inn & Carriage House

5 of 5 hearts
Rochelle Naus
Cape May, NJ

I stayed at the John Wesley for one night while my Fiance was in basic training. Unbelievable room, service, and food. The staff went out of their way for me!! Truly amazing!! Will be going back soon!

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    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Lovely, charming, homey

John Wesley Inn & Carriage House

5 of 5 hearts
Richard Chen
Branchburg, NJ

The John Wesley Inn & Carriage House is restored with an amazing level of care you can sense in its photos but which living & experiencing is just thrilling & humbling. It's furnished with beautiful antiques throughout, all historic, all carefully and intelligently chosen, yet has all modern amenities (think, a Sheraton). The entire Inn is spotless. The location is stellar, 2 blocks from many Beach Ave restaurants & the Washington Mall both. Turning left out of the Inn goes to a lovely plaza and turning right is the beach. Couldn't be better. The off-street parking is a big bonus. Bonnie serves a very tasty & homemade gourmet breakfast daily with personal touches that are missing from modern American life. I love the Inn's warmth, emotionally & materially. A sunroom in the uppermost floor is a very relaxing and open area in which to relax, daydream, read & slowly enjoy life's finer points. Host Bonnie & husband Lance make you feel like family, their warm loving and pleasant demeanor are emblematic of the town's lovely vibe. They take care of your every need. My only regret is that we had to leave. What a marvelous and relaxing weekend. Can't wait to come back.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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A perfect weekend

John Wesley Inn & Carriage House

5 of 5 hearts
Tom Martin
Charleston, WV
8/3/2010

Staying at the John Wesley is literally stepping back in history. It is furnished with beautiful antiques throughout yet also has modern amenities. The entire Inn is spotless and the off-street parking is a big bonus. We enjoyed excellent gourmet breakfasts every day...all home made! Bonnie & Lance make you feel like family. They take care of your every need. My only regret is that we had to leave. What a marvelous and relaxing weekend. Can't wait to come back.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Get a Free Night at this inn

- One Night Free: This property will honor the Free-Night certificate found in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. The certificate is valid for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are November through April, midweek only