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The Forum

2.5 star property

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Deluxe Family Apartment
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Living area
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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800-814 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, NJ, 08226
  • Place, OC Waterpark
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Queen Beds - Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Apartment Upper

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Apartment Lower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Apartment

Deluxe Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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About the area

Ocean City

With a stay at The Forum in Ocean City (Central), you'll be a 1-minute drive from OC Waterpark and 13 minutes from Atlantic City Boardwalk. .This family-friendly motel is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Tropicana Casino and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Hard Rock Casino Atlantic City.
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What's nearby

  • OC Waterpark - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playland's Castaway Cove - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Absecon Station - 21 min drive
  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manco & Manco Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Johnson's Popcorn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Holiday Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chickie's & Pete's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Forum

Family-friendly motel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
The Forum offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at the FROSTED, a restaurant where you can take in the pool view, or stay in and take advantage of room service.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
FROSTED - Overlooking the pool, this coffee shop serves light fare only.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Restaurants on site

  • FROSTED

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
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

We should mention

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 seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is 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

Reviews

The Forum 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 738 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 738 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 738 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 738 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 738 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed with the cleanliness and premier condition of his property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sylicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in process and staff was friendly. Was able to get a parking pass before check in which was nice so I could walk around and enjoy my time around the area. Room was clean and cozy but could use some brighter lighting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prefer a coffee maker in room. Vent in the bathrooms. Shower outside for beach visits to remove sand from shoes/feet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
loved the apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Berwyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at The Forum over Labor Day Weekend. It was a wonderful hotel! Clean and comfortable rooms, friendly staff, centrally located (only one block from Boardwalk). We will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leycharis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a visit to OCNJ! Easy check-in, clean, remodeled and comfortable room, friendly staff, and a nice pool. Very family friendly and an easy walk to the boardwalk, beach, bike rentals and other shops. We only stayed one night so weren't able to enjoy all the amenities but we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend The Forum for anyone needing a motel/hotel style accommodation down the shore!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nermin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Accommodation!

Very impressed with the Forum. Looked newly renovated, very clean and room was cleaned and beds made in the morning...will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist at the front desk was super nice, and helpful. The pool was super nice and the kids enjoyed it. Overall I had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No coffee anywhere on the property. Need have so me in the main area. Lines at coffee shops were ridiculous- they went around the block. Expedia said I had pool view and I did not. was stuck under a set of stairs. Expedia also said my room had a couch and there wasn't one. I will call the office next time and double check before booking. The office manager didn't seem to care nor could he do anything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Turgut

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very good at this hotel. I’d stay there, again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Salvatore, Naples

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The renovation was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
The Forum was a great place to stay at OCNJ. Very clean and the staff was incredibly friendly. I would recommend staying here if you are looking for a quick get away
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable! Great lighting, and excellent water pressure in shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An abundance of towels and products. Great shower head.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice & Clean room

The check in process was easy. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. Our housekeeper was phenomenal and very attentive. My only complaint is that the pool isn’t really heated. But overall, great stay! I’ll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025