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The Forum

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

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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
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

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

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)

Highlights

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

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

Family Apartment Upper

Highlights

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

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

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

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

Family Apartment Lower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 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 curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

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

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

Premium Suite

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

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

  • 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
  • ‪Chickie's & Pete's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Holiday Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Forum

When you stay at The Forum, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Atlantic City Boardwalk. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed on site
    • No stag or hen 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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Reviews

The Forum Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is conveniently located a block away from the beach with easy access and provided beach tags. (17 reviews)
  • The pool was great, clean, and enjoyable, with some guests even appreciating the live music by the pool. (11 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, hotel very well kept.
Jerry, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was very good at this hotel. I’d stay there, again!!!
Turgut, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Newly renovated clean beautiful lobby and rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you for a great stay!
Jenna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Beds were very comfortable. The room was very clean and the staff was very friendly.
Cheryl, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The renovation was nice.
Mary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable! Great lighting, and excellent water pressure in shower!
Erica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Silvana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

An abundance of towels and products. Great shower head.
Virginia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

This was a nice, clean and friendly place to stay. Even though we only stayed for one night, we really enjoyed our stay. The staff at the front desk was very helpful and welcoming.
Kimberly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Rooms were great! Very clean. Parking was definitely a problem but the boys at the front desk were so helpful! Would recommend this again!
Kelsey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shannon, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect!
Grant, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip