The Forum is a hotel in Ocean City, New Jersey, offering comfort and convenience for various lengths of stay. It is situated 328 feet from Ocean City Beach. The property provides amenities like a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and an outdoor pool. It is also close to local attractions such as Gillian's Wonderland Pier and Playland's Castaway Cove.
Should you book The Forum?
A hotel stay with beach access, pool facilities, and proximity to amusement parks.
Best for
- Families
- Beach access
- Group stays
Maybe not ideal for
- Pools are temporarily closed
Beachfront setting
Located just 328 feet from Ocean City Beach, the hotel offers easy access to the shore. Enjoy the sun, sand, and sea with the beach just a short walk away.
Pool facilities
The hotel features two swimming pools, including an outdoor pool. There is also a sun deck and terrace for guests to relax on.
Proximity to attractions
Guests are within walking distance of Gillian's Wonderland Pier and Playland's Castaway Cove. OC Waterpark is also a short distance away.
Room options
Accommodations range from Double Queen Rooms and King Suites to larger Three-Bedroom Apartments, offering various sleeping arrangements for different group sizes.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- 24-hour front desk
- 2 swimming pools (temporarily closed)
- Free Wifi
- Express check-in/out
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Location
800 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226, United States, Ocean City, New Jersey
The Forum is located in Ocean City, New Jersey.
5 sights nearby, the closest being OC Waterpark at 0.2 mi; the nearest bus station, Ocean City Transportation Center, is 0.4 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- OC Waterparktheme park0.2 mi
- Mark Soifer Parkpark0.2 mi
- Playland's Castaway Covetheme park0.3 mi
- Veterans Memorial Parkpark0.3 mi
- Binocularsviewpoint0.3 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.7 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 224 guest reviews
The Forum earns consistently high marks for its warm, attentive staff, prime location within walking distance of the beach and boardwalk, and noticeably clean, recently renovated rooms. Overall sentiment across these reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with most guests expressing a clear intention to return.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 28 · average 9.9
They wrote about: location, staff, room
Reviews scoring 7–9: 2 · average 8
They wrote about: location, facilities, staff
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Frequently asked questions
How close is the hotel to the beach?
The Forum is located 328 feet from Ocean City Beach, offering very close proximity for guests wanting beach access.
What room types are available?
Room options include Double Queen Rooms, Premium Rooms with Balcony, King Suites, and various apartment configurations like Three-Bedroom Apartments.
Does the hotel offer parking?
Yes, the hotel provides free parking for guests.
Are there dining options on-site?
The hotel has an on-site restaurant for guest convenience.
What attractions are nearby?
Nearby attractions include Gillian's Wonderland Pier, Playland's Castaway Cove, and OC Waterpark, all within walking distance.
Is there a swimming pool?
The hotel has two swimming pools, though they are noted as temporarily closed.
Does the hotel offer family rooms?
Yes, the hotel offers family rooms and larger apartment-style accommodations suitable for families.
What is the check-in and check-out process?
The hotel offers express check-in and check-out services for guests.
Does the hotel provide Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available for all guests.