These form part of a seven-year, $270 million property transformation that Ocean Casino Resort has been implementing since 2018. Upgrade projects will take place throughout the resort, the operator said yesterday (April 14).
The largest spend, $25 million, will go toward new Ocean Blu Rooms and Suites. This will mark the culmination of a multi-year project to transform all 1,860 guest rooms and suites at the property.
In 2022, Ocean introduced 12 floors of renovated Blu Rooms and Suites unfinished by the previous owner. During 2023 and 2024, it unveiled over 700 guest rooms and suites, as well as new Duplex and Bay suites.
Meanwhile, $5 million will be spent on opening two new restaurants in partnership with restaurateur Stephen Starr. Ocean Casino Resort announced the new link-up with Starr earlier this month. The multi-million-dollar concepts will be located on Ocean’s Lobby Level and are scheduled to open this summer.
What Else is New at Ocean Casino Resort?
As for other improvements, LaScala’s Fire will open a location at the resort. Located on the casino level, the restaurant is due to open in early summer, offering another dining option to visitors.
On the subject of restaurants, the all-new High Steaks is now open to Ocean Casino Resort guests. Meanwhile, at the end of May, Blend will open on the lobby level, serving up smoothies and acai bowls.
In terms of gaming, some $4 million will be spent on upgrading the casino experience for players. Ocean will double its Asian Gaming space by summer 2025 to 8,000 square feet, offering 32 gaming tables including mini baccarat and Pai Gow poker.
Additional enhancements include Ocean’s 18 Mini Golf & Bar, which will open later in the summer. The new facility will feature a series of immersive holograms, installed at a cost of $500,000.
Meanwhile, new stores are due to open within the Shops at the Row, while the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has completed a $92.6 million project to replenish sand on the beaches of New Jersey’s coastline. The latter makes more exclusive beachfront available to Ocean Casino Resort guests.
“Ocean continues to invest in property enhancements that enable us to provide an unmatched guest experience not only in Atlantic City, but nationwide,” Ocean Casino Resort General Manager Bill Callahan said.
“We are introducing five highly anticipated dining concepts that our customers have been asking for. This year also marks an exciting milestone as we complete the entire hotel with fully renovated guest rooms and suites.”
