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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
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Deluxe Family Apartment | 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
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
  • Pool
  • 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
(41 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin 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
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 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 drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Apartment Lower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
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
  • ‪Curly's Fries - Colony Walk 2003 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Johnson's Popcorn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Holiday Coffee - ‬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 front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, outdoor furniture, and a bicycle repair station
  • A vending machine
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

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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