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The Forum

2.5 star property
Family-friendly motel with a seasonal outdoor pool, 3-minute walk to OC Waterpark

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Double Queen Beds - Pool View | Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Apartment Upper

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

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

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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About the area

Ocean City

A family-friendly stay in Ocean City awaits you at The Forum. You'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from OC Waterpark and 10.9 km (6.8 mi) from Atlantic City Boardwalk. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Central motel include Tropicana Casino and Caesars Atlantic City Casino.
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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, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnson's Popcorn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Manco & Manco Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Curly's Fries - Colony Walk 2003 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Holiday Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Forum

Family-friendly motel with a seasonal outdoor pool, 3-minute walk to OC Waterpark
The Forum offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly The Forum.

This Ocean City motel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Forum offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

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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
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Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at The Forum.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Forum?

Yep, The Forum is a short 19-minute walk from Ocean City Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing.

Does The Forum have a pool?

The Forum has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to September).

Does The Forum have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at The Forum, but OC Waterpark is a short 3-minute walk away.

Is The Forum family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, an arcade and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that The Forum is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Forum?

No, The Forum does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Forum?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Forum?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Forum?

There isn't one on site, but Pirate Island Golf is a short 9-minute walk away.

The Forum Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Turgut

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very nice and their pool is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhu

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated room. Comfy beds and linens. Random, but amazing shower pressure! Great location and easy to get to. Definitely will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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