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The Forum

2.5 star property

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.
A modern living room with a sofa, a green armchair, a large vase, and a flat-screen TV.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and a building with balconies.
A modern bathroom with a dark vanity, a large mirror with integrated lighting, and neatly folded towels on the vanity.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $363
$325 nightly
$363 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19

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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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Queen Beds - Pool View

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Double Queen Beds - Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Apartment Upper

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a mirror, and a skylight.

Family Apartment Upper

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, a lamp, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Premium Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

View all photos for Family Apartment Lower

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, a mirror, and windows with blinds.

Family Apartment Lower

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

View all photos for Deluxe Family Apartment

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a large mirror.

Deluxe Family Apartment

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

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

A modern kitchen with a stove, oven, and coffee maker, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and decorative plants.

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

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

View all photos for Premium Suite, Patio, Pool View

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a built-in vanity, and an air conditioning unit.

Premium Suite, Patio, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ocean City Boardwalk and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Atlantic City Beach.
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What's nearby

  • OC Waterpark - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Playland's Castaway Cove - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

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
  • ‪Holiday Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Curly's Fries - Colony Walk 2003 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Varsity Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Forum

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. Open select days.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

The Forum Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 770 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 770 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 770 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 770 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 770 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, hotel very well kept.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shakira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place for a family weekend. Nice pool area, great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Turgut

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

10/10 Excellent

Turgut

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for kids and walkable to boardwalk. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated clean beautiful lobby and rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything , all the workers were so friendly and thr place was super clean everything was like brand new!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds were very comfortable. The room was very clean and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian A

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yenith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very satisfied with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023