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The Forum

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Double Queen Beds - Pool View

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

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, 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 curtains, 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 curtains, 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 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Apartment | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, 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 Single Bunk Bed

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

Premium Suite

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

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About this property

The Forum

Family-friendly motel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
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

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
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. 302 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 728 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Desiree, Moorestown

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old motel superficially redone with no electricity to one side of the room. Too expensive for poor quality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Ami

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geri

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Highly Recommend!!!

Amazing! From check in to check out not a single complaint!!! Super friendly staff. Gave my little guy a welcome gift upon arrival. Older building BUT super clean, updated room. Lots of pillows (which never happens). Actual water pressure! First hotel stay that I actually walked barefoot in the room, that’s how spotless the rooms were. Offered a discount to extend our stay a day, wish we could have. Board walk was right up the street. Everything was within walking distance, we never needed to move the car the entire stay. Top Notch Place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANETTE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It’s a little bit overpriced of what they offer but the place is close to the to the beach. It’s easy parking. We always stay there every summer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ginny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Forum was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Some information could be given more easily.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

Very nice staff

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haido

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property. Rooms are very nice and the balcony was perfect size
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We’ve stayed here before and we’re super happy, but they’ve let it go. Dirty carpets in the room, smeared hand prints on the entry door, carpet frayed so bad the tacks hurt you if you step on them. The balcony area had fresh mustard tracked all through the area. I alerted the hotel and it was still there 4 days later including on the carpeted area. The best features about the hotel are the pool & the upper outside decks. The rooftop deck with fire pit was great on a chilly night. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. Housekeep did a wonderful job. It just needs some TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bhakti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Property was good, bathroom was also good but no coffee in the room or in the reception area for the price they charge. When we asked the manager, he said people steal so we don’t keep it. That’s not the way you treat customers. If then they should return the $400 I paid for a night and charge only half. We will not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narjs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the beach. Very accommodating staff, clean rooms, nice pool, parking family friendly location, close to boardwalk rides, attractions, and dining options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kalapna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gunjan, Warrington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Forum is an updated, family friendly motel in OCNJ. The front desk was friendly, and I appreciated the easy check in. The bathroom is modern and spacious. Parking is fine, and easy walk to the beach. I love that they have an outdoor shower to rinse off sand. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jamon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024