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The Forum

2.5 star property
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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Family Apartment

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
800-814 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, NJ, 08226
  • OC Waterpark
    3 min walk
  • Ocean City Boardwalk
    4 min walk
  • Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge
    5 min walk
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Double Queen Beds - Pool View

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Double Queen Beds - Pool View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Apartment Upper

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Apartment

Deluxe Family Apartment

  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Apartment Lower

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

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

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About the area

Ocean City

With a stay at The Forum in Ocean City (North End), you'll be a 1-minute drive from OC Waterpark and 13 minutes from Atlantic City Boardwalk. .This family-friendly motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ocean City Boardwalk and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Tropicana Casino.
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What's nearby

  • OC Waterpark - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ocean City Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Atlantic City Boardwalk - 13 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Absecon Station - 21 min drive
  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manco & Manco Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Music Pier - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kohr Brothers Frozen Custard - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Three Brothers Pizza - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Forum

Family-friendly Ocean City motel in North End with a seasonal outdoor pool
The Forum offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at the FROSTED, a restaurant where you can take in the pool view, or stay in and take advantage of room service.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
FROSTED - Overlooking the pool, this coffee shop serves light fare only.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • FROSTED

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

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

The Forum Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 644 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ralph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised with this property. Typically shore hotels/motels are outdated and worn but not this property. It has obviously been remodeled very recently. The room looked like it was brand new, it actually smelled of bleach when we walked in so I knew it was clean. The beds were very comfortable with good linens. There are no extras really, lobby is just for checking in- staff was very friendly, location was GREAT! Close to everything. It was very convenient to walk back and forth to the boardwalk. I would definitely return. What this place may lack in amenities it makes up for in cleanliness. It gets the job done.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property, including the room, was clean and the staff was friendly, helpful and responsive. The property is starting to show its age a bit so some renovations are probably necessary. The biggest issue we had was the noise coming from Atlantic Ave. We stayed in a room that overlooked Atlantic Ave and while the noise from the street is not something the hotel can control, a bit more soundproofing might be helpful. It was especially loud at 6:45am with the multiple garbage/recycling trucks and nj transit buses.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my quick trip. Walking distance to the beach, easy check in and check out. Clean modern room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Clean
Clean room. Great location. Got here late and leaving early. Just one night passing through so can’t give much more info. We didn’t use many amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable staff and easy check and check out process. Parking is easy and if have to park in a stacked spot, the staff can move your car for you if needed. Beach passes were provided during the stay and a free gift bag was given during check in. The rooms are very nice, clean and updated. Tv has satellite and options for hdmi ports for video game consoles. Very nice pool access during the day. The only downside would be noise levels despite a noise curfew in place. If you are a light sleeper, be aware the doors to the rooms are heavy and every time someone enters or exits their rooms, you will heard the doors slamming shut. Also, you can hear the transit buses since there is a stop right outside the hotel across the street. If you like to sleep in darkness, I recommend an eye mask since the curtains are not completely light blocking. Otherwise the stay was very pleasant, safe and very close walking distance to the boardwalk and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for an easy family beach trip. 1 block from the boardwalk. The rooftop sitting areas are a nice touch!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

NATASHA

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and easily accessible to everythingz
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

Layne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location. It’s clean and comfortable. On site parking. I felt price was a little high. Not on the beach and some small repairs but beach is close and walkable, no major issues! I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

dana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed here once before in a family suite and had a wonderful experience. This time not so much, room was dirty , chips on the pull out sofa bed , says it slept 5 but only slept 4.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For our first time staying over in Ocean City it was fantastic. Everything from the start of the booking and going in to get the keys to our room went great. Questions were answered quick and straight to the point. Liked the staff as well. Rooms were clean and everything was organized.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great and everyone that worked there was very accommodating for anything that we needed. But the listing is for a room that sleeps 5 and in the picture the room has a day bed that looked like it would work great. After checking i we had 2 queen beds. I asked if the room we booked was available they stated that the room that is listed on Expedia can not be guaranteed by them. They brought in a cot which worked but i was disappointed in Expedia for advertising a room that was not available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shontelle

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

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

6/10 Okay

jennifer, Jersey City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room categories in their site vs Expedia do not match. The hotel checked me into a room that didn’t match the description of the one I paid for. We didn’t have washer dryer as falsely advertised. I called The front desk. They were going to speak with manager. It’s now 2 full days later I still haven’t heard from anyone with a resolution or refund for not honoring the room originally booked. We traveled with family. One of the other rooms had a dirty toilet and when we expressed that to front desk, they said we should’ve filed a complaint via documentation received at check in. In addition yesterday someone at front desk stated room service started at
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

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