The Forum

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Balcony view
Exterior
Double Queen Beds - Pool View | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Deluxe Family Apartment | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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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

Double Queen Beds - Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Apartment Upper

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

Deluxe Family Apartment

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

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Suite, Patio, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Forum

Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a children's pool and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an arcade/games room and a picnic area. Change of towels is available on request
The Forum offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

During your stay at The Forum, you're just a quick walk from Ocean City Boardwalk. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities and a seasonal outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at FROSTED, a coffee shop with pool views
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a lift
  • Just a 3-minute walk from OC Waterpark and 13 minutes by car from Atlantic City Boardwalk
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/games room are also featured at the family-friendly The Forum.

This Ocean City motel is smoke free.

FROSTED – Overlooking the pool, this coffee shop only serves light fare.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Forum Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 741 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 741 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 741 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 741 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 741 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

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 traveller

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

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

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

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

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

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

Virginia

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

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a visit to OCNJ! Easy check-in, clean, remodeled and comfortable room, friendly staff, and a nice pool. Very family friendly and an easy walk to the boardwalk, beach, bike rentals and other shops. We only stayed one night so weren't able to enjoy all the amenities but we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend The Forum for anyone needing a motel/hotel style accommodation down the shore!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025