The Buckingham

Hotel★★2-star★ 4.2 (161 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

About

The Buckingham is a hotel in Cape May. It sits close to Emlen Physick Estate and Thomas Kinkade Gallery, about 1.4 km from Cape May. It holds an official 2-star rating and scores 4.2/5 across 161 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight The rooms are perfect—spacious, clean, and aesthetically pleasing..

What guests mention

The rooms are perfect—spacious, clean, and aesthetically pleasing.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

Beachfront ParkingFree Wi-Fi

Location

What's nearby

Emlen Physick Estate1.0 km
Thomas Kinkade Gallery1.2 km
Elaine's Famous Dinner Theater1.4 km
SOMA NewArt Gallery1.5 km
Cape May Art Gallery1.5 km
Washington Street Gallery1.5 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

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Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Cape May County Airport (WWD) — 8.3 km → all hotels near WWD
Nearest station: Cape May — 1.4 km
Nearest beach: The Cove — 2.4 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 25.2 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Buckingham?

From The Buckingham, the nearest station, Cape May, is about 1.4 km away; Cape May County Airport (WWD) is around 8.3 km away (straight-line distances).