Cape May, New Jersey
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
LokalBoutique coastal cove
Keyless entry replaces the front desk, setting a self-directed rhythm across a low-key coastal compound with a shared garden.
What it’s good at
Notable
Contemporary rustic suites feature dark wood siding, full kitchens, and custom pour-over coffee setups.
Listed
Courtyard amenities pair with seasonal beach attendant chair service just across the street.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
With just eight units, it feels somewhat residential, which is the point of a hotel that aims to let you experience life like a local…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The sand and Convention Hall sit half a block away, with the boutiques and dining of Washington Street Mall nearby.
The rooms
Apartment suites offer private porches, Egyptian cotton linens, in-unit laundry, and fully equipped kitchens with cookware and spice racks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 45-foot heated saltwater pool sits in the courtyard with an in-pool drinking bench and striped sun loungers.
How it began
Founders Chad and Courtney Ludeman transformed a Depression-era apartment building into an eight-key retreat framed by peaked shingled roofs.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.