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The Forum

Property class: 2.5

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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 modern bathroom with a dark vanity, a large mirror with integrated lighting, and neatly folded towels on the vanity.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and a building with balconies.
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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $178
$160 nightly
$178 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

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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

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a clock, a lamp, and a view of the outside through a window.

Double Queen Beds - Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Premium Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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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

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

View all photos for Premium Suite, Patio, Pool View

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bathroom with a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

Premium Suite, Patio, Pool View

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

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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 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Tropicana Casino.
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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
  • ‪Curly's Fries - Colony Walk 2003 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Holiday Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Manco & Manco Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Forum

The Forum offers 60 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 60 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. Free self parking is available onsite.
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

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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: midnight
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
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 369 out of 829 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 829 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 829 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 829 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 829 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed our stay, close to everything..great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, 1 block from the beach. Room and pool were very clean, staff very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and good service good location and a clean pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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perfect location, super clean, and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Convenient to biking, beach, has parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a great stay! I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Rooms were clean Pool was clean and temperature just perfect Liked the microwave and refrigerator Beds are comfortable Close to boardwalk and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and perfect size for me, my wife, and our 14 month old son! Plenty of room for his pack and play. Property has a nice, clean pool. Convenient location for local coffee spots and boardwalk. We always stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome location. Updated rooms. Great pool. Friendly front desk staff. Staff maintained a quiet environment in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very kind and polite. Parking was easy. Pool was very clean. The view was incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms are updated and clean. We had one small issue with our door and it was fixed immediately. Great location in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great location staff was helpful one issue was I wish you can check in before 4 pm. Thanks for a pleasant stay will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The staff is very accommodating. Parking is accessible and the room is well-maintained. We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Room was spotless, everyone in the staff that I came in contact with was extremely pleasant and helpful. Kids loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean, the beds were firm but very comfortable. Our room was ready early. The staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place to stay. Convenient location. Staff was very nice and super helpful. Only concern I had was stacked parking if didn’t get a single space. That just stressed me out so we just waiting for a single spot and didn’t go anywhere in our car while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay! Staff were helpful and knowledgeable. Room was clean, nicely decorated and offered all needed item. Housekeeping was on site to assist with items or services on request. I Pool was clean, we'll maintained and offered many places to sit. Cyld use a couple of more umbrellas but all in all a very enjoyable stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is clean, modern and very comfortable. The location is excellent , about a block or two to the beach and also to downtown shops and restaurants. Parking is included, as are 2 beach tags. The pool is great and a nice feature. The reception staff are very pleasant and helpful. Definitely will stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff are friendly, rooms clean. Only issue: AC makes loud noise when turning on. Everything else perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The Forum is a great place to stay. Very friendly, helpful, courteous.and hospitable. I loved that they gave Finding Nemo stuffed animals out along with Forum bags. I also thought a special touch was when they walked around with red, white and blue popsicles at the pool everyday. That was very refreshing as we were down the hottest week of July. So thank you Forum staff for a great experience on my vacation. I’ll definitely be back soon. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, hotel very well kept.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice place for a family weekend. Nice pool area, great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025