The Forum

2.5 star property
Family-friendly motel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

Room options

Double Queen Beds - Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Apartment Upper

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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 short walk of this Downtown Ocean City motel include Ocean City Boardwalk and within a 20-minute walk you'll find Ocean City Beach.

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, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 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 seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
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

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
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Forum Hotel Ocean City
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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.