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The Forum

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

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Deluxe Family Apartment | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Living area | 50-inch TV with cable channels
Just a short distance from OC Waterpark and Ocean City Boardwalk, this family-friendly property features seasonal outdoor pools, including one for kids. Visitors can borrow bikes to explore or relax on the terrace. The convenient location and in-room WiFi earn praise.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Apartment Upper

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

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 motel near OC Waterpark
Ocean City Boardwalk is located near The Forum, which provides a terrace, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • Bicycle parking, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at The Forum feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 50-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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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

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Forum have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is The Forum pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Forum?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Forum?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Forum?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Forum located?

Located by the ocean, this family-friendly motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from OC Waterpark and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Atlantic City Boardwalk.

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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
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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

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

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

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
loved the apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An abundance of towels and products. Great shower head.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed with the cleanliness and premier condition of his property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

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

Abby

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prefer a coffee maker in room. Vent in the bathrooms. Shower outside for beach visits to remove sand from shoes/feet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

10/10 Excellent

Nermin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaynie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were in town just one night and just needed somewhere simple to stay. This was so perfect! Room was well kept, clean, with a beautiful shower. We will definitely be back next time we are in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is large and was clean. We enjoyed the pool. Easy walk to the beach. Staff was helpful. Not too bad to park - just hope other guests leave their keys if they park you in. Would love to have better blackout curtains but seems like a minor issue. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I LOVED my stay. The family suite was even better than the pictures. What a gem of a place. The staff (Kamur and Chuck especially) were kind and helpful. They both went out of their way for me. I can’t say enough about this place or the staff… i was so sad to leave!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Extremely limited parking and rude and unhelpful staff, my room was also not very clean and drains were clogged, and there were dead bugs in the window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

8/10 Good

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was large and very clean , laminate floors were in good condition. Very large bathroom with easy step in large shower. Bed very comfortable with many pillows. Mini fridge & microwave but No coffee pot. Parking is stacked, so you have to hand in keys or park on street in free areas like I did. Didn’t like that I had to pay online before arriving because they wanted a photo of my visa card. Convenient one block from boardwalk, yet surprisingly not too loud at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and great location. Pool was enjoyable after a day at the beach. Really loved live music at pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROGER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, the pool was great. Easy access to the boardwalk and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family loves their time, though short it was perfect night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

IRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love The Forum we stayed an extra night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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