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The Forum

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near OC Waterpark

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Living area | 50-inch TV with cable channels
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Deluxe Family Apartment | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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800-814 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, NJ, 08226
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, OC Waterpark
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playland's Castaway Cove
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Queen Beds - Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Apartment Upper

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Premium Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

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

Family Apartment Lower

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

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Deluxe Family Apartment | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Family Apartment

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

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

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

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Premium Suite | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ocean City

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Downtown Ocean City motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of OC Waterpark and 9 miles (15 km) of Atlantic City Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • OC Waterpark - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Playland's Castaway Cove - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Atlantic City Boardwalk - 16 min drive - 7.1 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
  • ‪Johnson's Popcorn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Holiday Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Varsity Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Forum

Family-friendly stay near 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/game 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
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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.
  • 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
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
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, 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. No onsite parking is available. 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 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

How close is The Forum to the airport?

The Forum is 14.9 mi (24-min drive) away from the Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Forum have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Forum.

How close is The Forum to the beach?

This motel is 0.2 mi (1-min drive) from Ocean City Beach and 8.4 mi (23-min drive) from Atlantic City Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Forum offer free breakfast?

The Forum does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Forum?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Tropicana Casino (18-min drive) and Caesars Atlantic City Casino (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Forum?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Forum?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does The Forum have a pool?

The Forum features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does The Forum have a restaurant?

The Forum is home to FROSTED, which features pool views and light fare.

Does The Forum have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Forum to downtown Ocean City?

The Forum is 0.1 mi away from Ocean City.

Reviews

The Forum Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 737 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anne

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rooms were great! Very clean. Parking was definitely a problem but the boys at the front desk were so helpful! Would recommend this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

natalie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, the staff i saw and spoke to were wonderful. The concrete poured on the walkways at this hotel is so slick when it gets wet that I fell flat on my back the first night we were there. The kids in my room also slipped and fell several times. Also we got maid service once in 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó todo fui con mis trillizos y la pasamos súper bien el lugar súper limpio, la piscina deliciosa, y el personal muy atento, ya deseamos volver.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach. Easy to find. Pool was nice. There was a little confusion on checking in but was resolved quickly. Bathroom door was hard to close. Staff was very friendly, helpful and quick to respond to any questions or needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really nice, updated and modern. The location was prime, easily walkable to beach, boardwalk, restaurants. You also get beach tags included with your stay which is nice! The stacked parking is a little tough. You either have to be blocked in or leave your keys with the staff. Ended up parking at a nearby lot to be able to use my car during the stay. We did the online check-in but never received the room code and needed to find someone, but we arrived later in the evening and the only employee was doing work at the pool. Overall would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were nice and automatic lock feature was nice. Room wasn’t cleaned and had to ask for towels each day. Beds were hard and uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The employees were great! Very friendly and aim to please. The room we were assigned was not cleaned so they very quickly switched us a few doors down. It was nicely redone. I loved the bathroom. The water pressure was fantastic and I loved the lighted mirror. The room was clean. I’d have liked to have a coffee maker in the room or even in the lobby. This was the first hotel I’ve stayed at that didn’t have one. My son loved swimming, but I think they need to invest in a pool vacuum to run at night when the pool is closed. Over all we were very happy with our stay. The ice cream shop is conveniently located across the street & we were only a few minutes away from the boardwalk & beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juliet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The drapes do not cover the window. There is about an 8” gap at each end onto a public walkway. This is a safety issue as there is no privacy and unpleasant as the light positioned outside shines on your face in bed. Many other aspects of the hotel are good, but the lack of drapes is not acceptable, so I do not recommend staying until this is addressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend. Room was updated and staff was very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian A

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parking

I should not need to share parking spaces. We we drive domewhere you never know if there will be a parking space when returning to the Forum. The white grubhub van should not park in the parking lot for the guest. In addition the forum employees should not use the parking spaces on the property reserved for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyree

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

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

4/10 Poor

Dorothy

Just ok

We had unrulily children above us. They were so bad the I had to let the front desk ask them to quiet it down, but early the next morning they were back at it. Plus, there was one of the mother's smoking at the pool. So sad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025