Harrahs is in the marina section of town, rooms are quite nice, great buffet!! Outdoor and indoor pools with pool parties at night. Ceasars is on the boardwalk, rooms are okay, easy to walk to Bally's casino next door (I have never stayed at Ballys). the Showboat is on the other end of the boardwalk, next to Resorts with their new Margaritaville casino, and Trump's Taj Mahal.
It's all a matter of preference of where you want to be located. Any Harrah's property you choose, you will see water. I like Harrahs the best. You can drive to the boardwalk, or take the free Harrah's shuttle, or take the Jitney. The shuttle and Jitney is a good way to get around if you want to have some cocktails.
Be sure to wear your seatbelts. Police officers in town check for them and readily hand out tickets. Stop lights are more than plentiful and people get nabbed all the time while waiting for the lights. Across from Ceasars, there is also "the walk" which is an outlet center if you like to do some shopping for bargains.
