The Virginia and Cottages
25 Jackson Street, Cape May, New Jersey, United States

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Seaside elegance, but make it intimate. If Cape May had a calling card, it would look a lot like The Virginia Hotel & Cottages. An impeccably restored 1879 landmark on historic Jackson Street. 
The Lowdown
Type
Hotel / Resort / SpaBeach / Lake / Waterfront LocationBoutique HotelHistoric Building
Best type of Celebrations
Group Getaway
Social Event
Anniversary
Birthday Party
Brand Activations
Bridal Shower
Charity Event
Corporate Event
Dinner Party
Holiday Party
Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.
Wedding Ceremony

Venue Setting

This is seaside sophistication with a capital S. Think fireplaces, layered textures, and rooms that balance historic charm with modern ease. It’s adults-only in the main hotel (read: peaceful), while the cottages offer flexibility for families or groups available as full-house buyouts or individual apartments.

The Virginia is tailor-made for intimate weddings and meaningful gatherings—the kind where guest lists are intentional and every detail feels considered. Celebrate indoors in the Ebbitt Room dining room or outdoors on the garden patio, with accommodations just steps away for you and your closest people.

Why it works for groups: a walkable setting, private cottages, polished dining, and a scale that feels special, not sprawling.
Event Logistics and Amenities
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Celebrations hosted here since
Prior to 1930
Curfew
8 PM
Venue Features
The scene:
If Cape May had a calling card, it would look a lot like The Virginia Hotel & Cottages. An impeccably restored 1879 landmark on historic Jackson Street, The Virginia is quietly confident never flashy, always composed, and deeply committed to the art of a well-spent stay. Mornings begin on the porch with coffee, afternoons drift toward the beach just down the street, and evenings end exactly where they should: cocktails in hand, nowhere else to be.

Four charming cottages line Jackson Street like they’ve always been there (because they basically have), offering a stay that feels residential, relaxed, and just exclusive enough. Step outside and you’re moments from Cape May’s award-winning beaches, the Washington Street Mall, and the architectural eye candy of the Historic District but honestly, you may not make it far.
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Extra perks:
Even the details pull their weight: bath amenities made with ingredients from Beach Plum Farm, infused with lavender, lemon verbena, and mint. Yes, it smells as good as it sounds.
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
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Eat, Drink, Linger: The heart of the experience is The Ebbitt Room, a destination in its own right. Come for the refined, seasonal cuisine. Stay for the classic cocktail lounge, live piano sets, and the realization that you don’t actually need to go anywhere else tonight.

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