Wharton State Forest hotel guide. Independent hotel in Wharton State Forest, New Jersey

"Clean room. Great staff"

"My stay at Ocean Casino Resort was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The entire property was beautiful, clean, and well-maintained, which made the experience feel very upscale and relaxing. My room was spotless, and the ocean view was breathtaking definitely one of the highlights of the trip. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the shower and bathroom were just as clean and refreshing. The food throughout the resort was really good, with plenty of great options to choose from. Everything about the stay felt smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. I honestly have no complaints at all. This was one of those stays where everything exceeded expectations, and I can’t wait to come back again."

"If there's a mid-level hotel nearby available, I'd highly encourage booking that. The cost to stay at Tropicana was way to high to stay in a tower that didn't have a consistently working elevator. I'm so grateful neither my boyfriend nor I have mobility issues because this is a major safety concern. Our room was on par with a mid-level hotel and not as clean or well lit. The only reason I decided to book at Tropicana was because my parents used to frequent it. I genuinely regret spending as much money as I did. I think the Quality Inn nearby would have been just as good."

"It was a nice surprise to find that Caesars has daily housekeeping. I remember staying at Tropicana (caesars property) last year and they only had housekeeping every 3 days."

"The vintage hotel feel was cool. The room was small and felt like a motel. It was tough to share the bed with someone else because of the size. A great option if you are staying and want to visit the Boardwalk or the convention center. Being connected to the casino was also a plus. I would only consider staying again if the rate was cheaper."

"We almost slept "

"Parking was limited and in high demand, likely common on weekends. And the staff was very hospitable. Pros: On the first night, we had to take the suggestion to use the self-parking down the street. We were also told when there should be some open spaces into the next day which was quite considerate. When asked, were able to get extra sheets an towels with no extra hassle. Not only were we able to get a good spot the next day, the person at the front desk kept me in mind when I had to do a pickup and the rain intensity was variable into the evening. The only con: In the hallway, the light bulb that would illuminate the room number was out. every other room had one except ours. If we're in the area, we'll stay here again."

"Clean room, quiet, nice Casino"

"Booked the marina suite for a long weekend. Room was clean but dated. Room was ice cold at night and giant spotlights shining in made us feel like we were center stage TVs were very poor quality. (Unwatchable) Casino was smoked filled, small and dirty. Two packed roullette tables on a Saturday nite? Get what you pay for. Checked out a day early. Treat yourself better than this joint."