April 3rd 2025

According to U.S. News and World Report, the best Bed and Breakfast in the Garden state can be found in Cape May.

The multifaceted digital media company ranked 350 properties, in 17 cities and small towns, based on U.S. News research to determine which of these havens would be of particular interest to travelers.

"Bed-and-breakfasts offer local immersion, providing travelers with the personal connection they often crave," said Zach Watson, senior travel editor at U.S. News. "The 2025 Best Bed & Breakfasts rankings celebrate local establishments where hosts are unofficial guides, breakfast conversations reveal hidden gems and top properties play a part in each community's story."

Top 5 best bed-and-breakfast Towns

According to U.S. News, these are the best bed-and-breakfasts, inns and small hotels in their markets.

Asheville, North Carolina

• 1900 Inn on Montford
• Abbington Green Bed and Breakfast Inn & Spa

Bar Harbor, Maine

• Balance Rock Inn
• Clefstone Manor

Boston, Massachusetts

• Boston Yacht Haven
• Clarendon Square

Burlington, Vermont

• Stone Hill Inn
• Made INN Vermont

Cape May, New Jersey

• Virginia Hotel
• Southern Mansion

Virginia Hotel

The hotel offers guests a classy retreat and overlooks New Jersey's shoreline from the state's southernmost point. Guests are treated to a complimentary continental breakfast daily, made with fresh, healthy ingredients. Out on the property complimentary beach chairs, towels and umbrellas are provided by staff. And the hotels has plush furnishings and beachy decor, and deluxe amenities like a flat-screen TV, complimentary high-speed internet access.

Southern Mansion

The Victorian-style mansion is situated on acres of beautiful gardens in New Jersey's historic district. The Southern Mansion is just a short walk from nearby beaches, shops, restaurants, and Willow Creek Winery, with over 50 acres of vineyards and a 9,500-square-foot villa for wine tastings. Guest amenities includes complimentary gourmet breakfast every morning, flat-screen TVs and antique furniture.