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The Forum

2.5 star property
Family-friendly motel within walking distance of OC Waterpark

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
For families
  • Children's pool
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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

Double Queen Beds - Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Apartment Upper

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Atlantic, BW Signature Collection

Pool
Parking available
Free WiFi
Connecting rooms available
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (107)
The price is $177
includes taxes & fees
$159 per night
Dec 29 - Dec 30
The Atlantic, BW Signature Collection
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About the neighborhood

Map
800-814 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, NJ, 08226

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

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 24 min drive
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 38 min drive
  • Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal) - 51 min drive
  • Absecon Station - 21 min drive
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ZRA-RR Station) - 26 min drive
  • Atlantic City Rail Terminal - 26 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

When you stay at The Forum, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Atlantic City Boardwalk and Ocean City Boardwalk. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at FROSTED, which serves light fare. A children's pool and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 49 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 25

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No alcohol allowed onsite
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 25-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

FROSTED - Overlooking the pool, this coffee shop serves light fare only.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September

Policies

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.
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 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.

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

Is The Forum currently open?
The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.
Is there a pool at The Forum?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Forum?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Forum?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Forum.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Forum?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Forum?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Tropicana Casino (18-min drive) and Caesars Atlantic City Casino (19-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Forum and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and parasailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, an arcade, and a picnic area.
What's the area around The Forum like?
The Forum is a short 4-minute walk from Ocean City Boardwalk and 19 minutes' walk from Ocean City Beach.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

6/10 Good

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The Forum was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Some information could be given more easily.
Ginny, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very nice staff
Douglas, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean property. Rooms are very nice and the balcony was perfect size
Haido, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Tina, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Bhakti, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place and clean
Narjs, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stephanie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Michael, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff!
Laura, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kalapna, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Gunjan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Jamon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Yessenia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Ralph, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for my quick trip. Walking distance to the beach, easy check in and check out. Clean modern room
Tiffany Joy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Laurie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nestor, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tyrone, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Leonel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot for an easy family beach trip. 1 block from the boardwalk. The rooftop sitting areas are a nice touch!
Tara, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Enjoyed the pool, enjoyed the free bike rental, good location, room was clean, friendly staff."
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM