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Grand Hotel of Cape May

4.1 ★★★★☆ 2,360 Google reviews · Oceanfront wedding venue in Cape May, New Jersey · On the waterfront

Private beach Ocean view On-site lodging

Laid-back property offering ocean views & a poolside bar, plus dining, a hot tub & a kids' camp.

Plan your tour

  • Setting oceanfront venue, on the waterfront — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Ceremony beach / waterfront ceremonies come up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask which spot faces the water and where guests sit
  • Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone (609) 884-5611
  • Website grandhotelcapemay.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

1045 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Grand Hotel of Cape May and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🏖️ Private Beach

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🌊 Ocean Views 4 mentions

“We were upgraded to the King George Suite with a view of the ocean and two decks and a full size kitchen and 3 bedrooms.”

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👰 Beach Ceremony

“The location is in the heart of Cape May and allows for either a beach ceremony or a sun deck ceremony.”

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🪵 Boardwalk Beach Access

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 2,360 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 13 mentions

“Family Promise of Cape May County had our 16th year Anniversary Gala at The Grand in their Penthouse Ballroom that has breathtaking views of the Cape May beach and Atlantic Ocean.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 5 mentions

“The weather was perfect, the setting was stunning, and the entire team there went above and beyond to make everything feel magical.”

🌊 dreamy oceanfront views 3 mentions

“Out room also has a small balcony with a side ocean view (not direct).”

📋 flawless coordination 2 mentions

“We had our wedding at the Grand Hotel in Cape May, and it was truly the most beautiful day of our lives.”

From the reviews

We had our wedding at the Grand Hotel in Cape May, and it was truly the most beautiful day of our lives. The weather was perfect, the setting was stunning, and the entire team there went above and beyond to make everything feel magical. Our wedding coordinator, Katlyn, and her team were absolute stars.

★★★★★ — Peter, Nov 2025

We arrived on Saturday 12/20 and were greeted by a staff that felt welcoming. We were upgraded to the King George Suite with a view of the ocean and two decks and a full size kitchen and 3 bedrooms. I got engaged to my girlfriend and it made it absolutely perfect. It was a beautiful room and just breathtaking views.

★★★★★ — Jon, Dec 2025

I love coming to The Grand. It hosts the perfect beach getaway. The rooms are beautiful, redone and clean. The facility itself is also beautiful. Indoor (saltwater) pool. Outdoor pool. Both are of decent size. There is a large room selection. They have ocean view with semi-private balconies with rocking chairs.

★★★★★ — Leann, Jan 2026

Family Promise of Cape May County had our 16th year Anniversary Gala at The Grand in their Penthouse Ballroom that has breathtaking views of the Cape May beach and Atlantic Ocean. Katlyn and her staff were SO amazing and helpful! Anything we needed, they made it happen.

★★★★★ — Yvonne, Jun 2026

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Getting married at Grand Hotel of Cape May

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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