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The Forum

2.5 star property
Family-friendly motel within walking distance of OC Waterpark

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Living area | 50-inch TV with cable channels
Deluxe Family Apartment | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Located near OC Waterpark, Ocean City Boardwalk offers a family-friendly vibe with a seasonal outdoor pool and children's pool. Get active with bike rentals or unwind on the terrace while staying connected to in-room WiFi. Guests have appreciated the convenient location.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Terrace
$168 nightly
The total price is $186
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total includes taxes and fees

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Queen Beds - Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Apartment Upper

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Apartment | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Apartment Lower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - king
2 bathrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
800-814 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, NJ, 08226

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • OC Waterpark - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playland's Castaway Cove - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Atlantic City Boardwalk - 16 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 24 min drive
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 38 min drive
  • Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal) - 51 min drive
  • Absecon Station - 21 min drive
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ZRA-RR Station) - 26 min drive
  • Atlantic City Rail Terminal - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manco & Manco Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Johnson's Popcorn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hobby Horse Ice Cream Parlor - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Holiday Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Forum

At The Forum, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Ocean City Boardwalk and Ocean City Beach. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at FROSTED, which serves light fare. A children's pool and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 25
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 25
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed onsite
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bike repair services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

FROSTED - Overlooking the pool, this coffee shop serves light fare only.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Forum Inn
Forum Motor
Forum Motor Inn
Forum Motor Inn Ocean City
Forum Motor Ocean City
Forum Hotel Ocean City
Forum Motor Hotel Ocean City
Forum Hotel Ocean City
The Forum Motel
The Forum Ocean City
The Forum Motel Ocean City

Frequently asked questions

Is The Forum currently open?

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

Is there a pool at The Forum?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Forum?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Forum?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Forum.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Forum?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Forum?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Tropicana Casino (18-min drive) and Caesars Atlantic City Casino (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Forum and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, an arcade, and a picnic area.

What's the area around The Forum like?

The Forum is a short 4-minute walk from Ocean City Boardwalk and 19 minutes' walk from Ocean City Beach.

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The Forum Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Beach
Location
Boardwalks
Parking
Bathroom
Children
Family friendly
Shower

What guests liked

  • The property is conveniently located just a block away from the beach with easy access and provided beach tags. (15 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Really nice place for a family weekend. Nice pool area, great location and friendly staff.
Shakira, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The property was very centrally located to everything, the beach, boardwalk, restaurants, coffee and shopping! It was very clean and we had a great stay!
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We loved everything , all the workers were so friendly and thr place was super clean everything was like brand new!!!
Betty, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Easy check in, clean, updated, great location!
Clarissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place for kids and walkable to boardwalk. Really enjoyed our stay!
Alexandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love the E checkin, safety features and proximity
Kim, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Place was immaculate clean great staff updated everything I'll definitely be staying here again. The manager Joe and all the staff is amazing
Brian A, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend. Room was updated and staff was very accommodating
Bobby, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I would say the property had been recently updated and renovated. Everything was clean and comfortable. Walking distance to beach and a cute ice cream shop across the street was nice traveling with children. Great for families.
Abby, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

great location, close walk to boardwalk and to a cafe for breakfast, nice and clean hotel with friendly staff who followed up each day to assure good services
Donna, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Close to the beach. Easy to find. Pool was nice. There was a little confusion on checking in but was resolved quickly. Bathroom door was hard to close. Staff was very friendly, helpful and quick to respond to any questions or needs.
Janelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything was perfect!
Grant, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Extremely limited parking and rude and unhelpful staff, my room was also not very clean and drains were clogged, and there were dead bugs in the window.
Alexander, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

Location was great, the staff i saw and spoke to were wonderful. The concrete poured on the walkways at this hotel is so slick when it gets wet that I fell flat on my back the first night we were there. The kids in my room also slipped and fell several times. Also we got maid service once in 3 days.
natalie, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything was great!
Valerie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly
Scott, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

The rooms were nice and automatic lock feature was nice. Room wasn’t cleaned and had to ask for towels each day. Beds were hard and uncomfortable
Jeanine, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Our room was large and very clean , laminate floors were in good condition. Very large bathroom with easy step in large shower. Bed very comfortable with many pillows. Mini fridge & microwave but No coffee pot. Parking is stacked, so you have to hand in keys or park on street in free areas like I did. Didn’t like that I had to pay online before arriving because they wanted a photo of my visa card. Convenient one block from boardwalk, yet surprisingly not too loud at night.
Janis, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We were in town just one night and just needed somewhere simple to stay. This was so perfect! Room was well kept, clean, with a beautiful shower. We will definitely be back next time we are in town.
Shaynie, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The room is large and was clean. We enjoyed the pool. Easy walk to the beach. Staff was helpful. Not too bad to park - just hope other guests leave their keys if they park you in. Would love to have better blackout curtains but seems like a minor issue. We would stay here again.
Laurie, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

We loved it was close walking to the beach. The "motel" was old, and outdated for the price. The pictures made it look much better than it was. Thankfully, we were only there for 2 nights.
Tina, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The room was clean.
Geri, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The employees were great! Very friendly and aim to please. The room we were assigned was not cleaned so they very quickly switched us a few doors down. It was nicely redone. I loved the bathroom. The water pressure was fantastic and I loved the lighted mirror. The room was clean. I’d have liked to have a coffee maker in the room or even in the lobby. This was the first hotel I’ve stayed at that didn’t have one. My son loved swimming, but I think they need to invest in a pool vacuum to run at night when the pool is closed. Over all we were very happy with our stay. The ice cream shop is conveniently located across the street & we were only a few minutes away from the boardwalk & beach!
Alison, 3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

The drapes do not cover the window. There is about an 8” gap at each end onto a public walkway. This is a safety issue as there is no privacy and unpleasant as the light positioned outside shines on your face in bed. Many other aspects of the hotel are good, but the lack of drapes is not acceptable, so I do not recommend staying until this is addressed.
Juliet, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

The deluxe heated pool was not heated at all. When informed of this the staff was no help. https://www.theforumocnj.com/hotel-amenities No heated pool. It was the whole reason we booked there.
Michael, 2-night trip