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The Forum

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near OC Waterpark

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Exterior
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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Family Apartment

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • 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
  • Playland's Castaway Cove
    7 min walk
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

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

Double Queen Beds - Pool View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Apartment Lower

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

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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

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this North End motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of OC Waterpark and 9 miles (15 km) of Atlantic City Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • OC Waterpark - 3 min walk
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 4 min walk
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 19 min walk
  • Atlantic City Boardwalk - 13 min drive
  • Tropicana Casino - 18 min drive

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 stay near OC Waterpark
The Forum offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area are also featured at the family-friendly The Forum.

This Ocean City motel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

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. 249 out of 645 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 645 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 645 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 645 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 645 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

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

6/10 Okay

Yessenia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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