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The Forum

2.5 star property

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Family Apartment
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Living area
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Private kitchen
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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, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, OC Waterpark
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playland's Castaway Cove
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Queen Beds - Pool View

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

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

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

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

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 (Downtown Ocean City), you'll be a 1-minute drive from OC Waterpark and 13 minutes from Atlantic City Boardwalk. .This family-friendly motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ocean City Boardwalk and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Tropicana Casino.
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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

  • 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
  • ‪Varsity Inn - ‬1 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

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. 308 out of 737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 737 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó todo fui con mis trillizos y la pasamos súper bien el lugar súper limpio, la piscina deliciosa, y el personal muy atento, ya deseamos volver.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really nice, updated and modern. The location was prime, easily walkable to beach, boardwalk, restaurants. You also get beach tags included with your stay which is nice! The stacked parking is a little tough. You either have to be blocked in or leave your keys with the staff. Ended up parking at a nearby lot to be able to use my car during the stay. We did the online check-in but never received the room code and needed to find someone, but we arrived later in the evening and the only employee was doing work at the pool. Overall would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the E checkin, safety features and proximity
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juliet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend. Room was updated and staff was very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was immaculate clean great staff updated everything I'll definitely be staying here again. The manager Joe and all the staff is amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

Parking

I should not need to share parking spaces. We we drive domewhere you never know if there will be a parking space when returning to the Forum. The white grubhub van should not park in the parking lot for the guest. In addition the forum employees should not use the parking spaces on the property reserved for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyree

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean, updated, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dorothy

Just ok

We had unrulily children above us. They were so bad the I had to let the front desk ask them to quiet it down, but early the next morning they were back at it. Plus, there was one of the mother's smoking at the pool. So sad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

4/10 Poor

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautifully renovated. Friendly staff— gave my 2 daughters a stuffed animal fish on arrival. Cute gift shop. Pool and room are super clean. Only stayed for one night but will absolutely be coming back again, for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025