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8.6

166 reviews

The Forum

The Forum

800 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, 08226, New Jersey, United States

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Private pool

Kids' club

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

The Forum

Welcome to The Forum, a delightful 3-star hotel nestled at the vibrant heart of Ocean City, New Jersey! Located just a breezy 0.1mi from the city center, you’ll be perfectly positioned to explore all the fun and excitement this coastal gem has to offer. Starting at just $1,099, this charming retreat is as inviting as the sun-drenched beaches just a short stroll away.

Get ready for a splash of fun with our fabulous amenities! Enjoy the luxury of your very own private pool or let the kids dive into their own kids’ pool while you unwind on the sun deck. With a kids' club to keep the little ones entertained, you can sneak away for some much-needed relaxation at our outdoor swimming pool. And don't worry about bringing the beach home with you – our free WiFi means you can share all those sunny selfies in a flash!

At The Forum, we've got everything you need for a unforgettable stay. Relax in our air-conditioned rooms, take advantage of our 24-hour room service, and indulge in the serenity of our terrace or picnic area. With private parking free for all guests and non-smoking rooms available, we cater to your every need. With a glowing 166 reviews, it's clear that guests leave with smiles and memories they’ll treasure forever. Book your spot today, and get ready for your Ocean City adventure!

At The Forum, there’s no shortage of ways to make your stay a memorable one! Dive into our adult-only heated pool, where you can soak up the sun and savor the stunning views, or let the kids splash around in the designated children’s pool, ensuring everyone has their perfect slice of paradise. Our outdoor sun deck is the ideal spot for lounging with a good book or sipping on a refreshing cocktail as the gentle sea breeze envelops you. With such a fantastic setup, there’s no reason to leave when the poolside vibes are calling!

Are you wondering about all the spacious accommodation options? Whether you’re traveling with family or friends, we have a room to suit your needs! From cozy Queen Rooms with dazzling pool views to expansive three-bedroom apartments that can comfortably host your whole crew, our diverse selection ensures everyone has a cozy nook to unwind. Many of our rooms are designed with comfort in mind, featuring amenities that will help you feel right at home throughout your stay. Don’t forget to snag a balcony room for a special view - the sunsets from here are simply magical!

When it's time to explore, the vibrant Ocean City awaits just outside your door! From delightful dining spots to bustling shops and charming beachside activities, adventure is at your fingertips. And after a day of fun in the sun, returning to The Forum will feel like coming back to your own beach house, where relaxation reigns and good times align. With a variety of experiences just a stone's throw away, your Ocean City getaway at The Forum will be as exciting as it is enriching. Don't wait—book your escape today, and your Ocean City adventure will be one for the books!

Closest airports

Atlantic City International Airport

12.5mi

Philadelphia International Airport

54.7mi

Most popular amenities

Private pool

Kids' club

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Balcony

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Rooms

Queen Suite in The Forum

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Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

300 sqft

Private pool

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to the Queen Suite, a luxurious suite with a private pool, flat-screen TV, and ample space spanning 301 sqft. Perfect for up to 3 adults, this smoke-free suite offers a comfortable queen bed and a cozy sofa bed for a truly relaxing stay.

Three-Bedroom Apartment in The Forum

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Apartment, 3 Bedroom

1 Twin Bed

2 King Size Beds

2 Sofa Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

605 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Washing machine

Flat-screen TV

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x6

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Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this apartment offers a living room and private pool where you can relax. This apartment provides a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 7 beds.

Queen Room in The Forum

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Queen Room

2 Queen Size Beds

355 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Microwave

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Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a private pool. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The double room features a terrace. The unit offers 2 beds.

Apartment in The Forum

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Apartment

1 King Size Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

605 sqft

Private pool

Flat-screen TV

x10

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x6

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Welcome to our spacious and modern 603 sqft apartment, where up to 6 adults can comfortably enjoy their stay. With 2 queen size beds, 1 king size bed, and a sofa bed, you will have plenty of space to relax. Take a dip in your private pool or unwind with a movie on the flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Apartment in The Forum

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Deluxe Apartment

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

605 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

x10

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x6

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Experience luxury and comfort in our Deluxe Apartment, featuring a spacious 603 sqft apartment with a private pool and a comfortable king size bed, perfect for accommodating up to 4 adults. Unwind and relax in the stylish living area with a flat-screen TV, offering the perfect getaway.

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Deluxe, 2 Bed, Balcony

400 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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Enjoy a spacious Deluxe Double Room with a private pool, terrace, and balcony, boasting a generous 398 sqft of space. This cozy retreat features two queen size beds and a flat-screen TV, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

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Premium, 2 Queen Size Beds, Balcony

2 Queen Size Beds

Balcony

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in The Forum

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Deluxe, Balcony

2 Queen Size Beds

400 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

x10

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x6

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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Room - 2 Queen, Pool View

2 Queen Size Beds

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Queen Room, Pool View

1 Queen Size Bed

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Family Apartment

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Guest reviews

8.6

166 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Lynette

10

June 2024

This is a hidden gem. The convenience is unmatched, as is the service. Everyone from the staff were exceptional. We loved our stay and will definitely return.

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Daniel

10

October 2023

The Forum has been remodeled inside the room and the exterior of the buildings. Extensive upgrade from when we stayed there over the last 40 years.

The price is high but competitive for the area and includes a very nice room. Everything is over priced in Ocean City NJ. Worth the trip to Ocean City MD.

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R

10

June 2024

The room was very clean and updated . Pool area was very nice

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Bonnie

10

September 2023

The decor was modern and the room and entire hotel was exceptionally clean!! We sought out the maid each day to make sure she got our tip. The beds were so comfortable and the shower was even better than my shower at home. The desk clerks were helpful and friendly. We especially thought Justin took the time to help with every detail including best local restaurants, etc. The location was perfect for easy access to the boardwalk!

The blinds did not block out all the street Light due to oversized window. The window was great for looking out during the day, but too huge for the window treatment to properly block out the street light..

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Todd

10

August 2023

The Forum was a great choice! I looked at several places to stay in OCNJ and decided on The Forum. My biggest reason were the positive reviews for cleanliness and the reviews were very accurate! The morning of our stay I received a text to verify that I was over 25 and some other details (by the way this checked another box on my list, because I didn't want to stay where there were a bunch of kids partying). Digitally signed the document and when we arrived the only thing I had to do was head to the office to show ID. Check-in is not until 4 but, I was told that the room should be ready no later than 3 and they confirmed my cell number and told me I would receive a text that the room was ready and the door unlock code. At 2:50 I received a text that the room was ready. Some reviewers of other locations said the pics on the website did not reflect the room they were getting but, the room I received matched perfectly! I took pics as soon as I was inside so the room looks like the pics minus the bag on the bed. The room was clean and there were plenty of towels. The pool was great! It was very clean and there was more than enough lounge chairs and umbrellas. The Forum is about 1.5 blocks from the boardwalk so all I had to do is park and I could walk to the boardwalk or the shops on Asbury. Even though this is a kid friendly place you could not hear the kids outside or above you for that matter. The beds were comfortable, the water was hot and had very good water pressure. Had a great walk in shower. The rooms were modern. There was a big screen TV in the room and although I didn't need wifi the signal was strong anywhere around the property. As far as parking goes it can be a little tight but, they have an overflow lot which we used that was right across the street from the hotel and it was safe and secure. Some other places I looked at had you parking your car 3 blocks away or, charged you $15.00 to $25.00 a day to park.

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Allan

9.1

July 2023

The whole facility seems renovated well. There are some old comments saying nothing works or furniture is missing however, fortunately for us this was not the case. We stayed on the first floor in Room 121 and it was clean with everything looking new. All amenities are included (soap, shampoo, towels, hairdryer, microwave, mini fridge.) The room was the perfect distance to our car and their pool. The pool is gated, good size from 3ft deep to 7ft (more or less) deep. There is also a small and separate 1ft splash pool next to the main pool. But the color of that water was yellow and looked pretty dirty. Think twice about going in there. We also appreciated the daily "entertainment" during our stay. One day had Rudy from Lucky Duck Entertainment making balloon animals for kids for a few hours. The next day there was a musician but we just missed him as came back from the boardwalk. Distance to boardwalk was also a big plus - 1 long block distance. We were really happy with this establishment and will certainly come back! Front desk is also very friendly and communicates with you through text (entertainment updates, room requests, etc.) Thank you Anisha!!

Not much to dislike about this resort, but if I had to nitpick - Parking lot is set up so if a car is parked behind you then youre SOL. Hopefully the family behind you left their keys with front desk. This was never an issue for us, but I had some anxiety about it. Their door lock key system is an electronic keypad which isnt as fluid as the traditional keycard system. I'm not opposed to this system, but if it aint broke...

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Dane

8.2

August 2023

Close to every thing and the room was nice. Kids loved the pool

The people were not the nicest. For instance, i just left ocmd and people treated you like a person and not just $. I felt multiple time in ocmd that the people would try everything they could to help. Here not so much. No breaks were cut even for a 30 minute later check out or beach tags kept a tad longer due to us checking in later. (rooms were close to $500 for a night so i expected better) The tags were given to us later after basically begging and then i was lectured as i brought them back. (even though the desk had plenty of tags sitting there. You dont have to be a rude when something hurt nothing). Especially for the money spent!

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Kristy

8.2

September 2023

great location, clean/modern rooms, pool

-Staff stated at check-in that they don’t honor ‘requests through third parties’ (eg; through booking.com). So our request for an upper floor (made on booking.com) was not honored. -‘stacked parking’ (for some of the parking spots) was not mentioned until after booking. Wouldn’t be a concern, except there was no one at the front desk from 9am-9pm during our weekend there

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Brian

10

August 2023

Clean and nicely decorated. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Nice pool. It was only a block and a half from the beach. Bike rental right next door. Close to entertainment and food.

The air conditioning in the room although working seemed to be struggling to keep the room cool.

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Linda

8.2

August 2023

They newly updated the rooms. Very comfortable and clean

They installed a sliding door to bathroom area. Door did not slide well, very heavy to pull, no handle on bathroom side so you need another person on opposite side to help you open door to get out of bathroom. Need to rethink door option

Points of Interest Around The Forum

Attractions

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

9.9mi

Morey's Piers and Beachfront Water Parks

23.9mi

Historic Cold Spring Village

27.6mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Kids only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of The Forum

Private pool

Kids' club

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Balcony

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Stay rules - The Forum

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Forum

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Forum?

The Forum's check-in window is between 04:00 PM and 09:00 PM, with check-out required by 11:00 AM.

Does The Forum come with parking?

Yes, The Forum hotel has parking available on site. It is private and free for guests. There is no need to make a parking reservation beforehand.

How much does a stay at The Forum cost?

At The Forum, you can find rates starting from $1,099. It's important to consider that room type and booking dates can influence the final price. For clarity on rates, please input your dates.

What types of rooms does The Forum offer?

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including Queen Suites, Queen Rooms, Apartments, Deluxe Apartments, Double Rooms with Balcony, and Three-Bedroom Apartments. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms accommodate varying numbers of adults, ranging from 3 to 6 adults. The bed sizes include Queen, King, Twin, and Sofa Bed. Room sizes range from 301 sqft to 603 sqft.

Where can guests find entertainment in The Forum?

Guests at The Forum can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can lounge by the private pool or take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, which also includes a shallow end and a view. There is also a separate kid's pool for the younger guests to enjoy. For families with children, the hotel offers a kid's club where they can participate in various activities. Guests can also relax on the sun deck and soak up the sun.

In addition to the pool area, guests can also entertain themselves with the board games and puzzles provided by the hotel. The Forum offers a range of leisure amenities to ensure that guests have an enjoyable stay and have plenty of options for relaxation and entertainment.

Can guests use a pool at The Forum?

The Forum hotel has two pools. Pool 1 is a heated outdoor pool located on the premises and is available seasonally. It has a shallow end and offers a view. However, it is for adults only. Pool 2 is also an outdoor pool available seasonally, but this pool is exclusively for kids.

Does The Forum accept credit cards?

No, The Forum does not accept cash as a payment method. However, they do accept credit cards such as Visa, American Express, Discover, and Mastercard.