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San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

Property class: 3.5

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A person sitting by a pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas in the background. - San Nicolas Hotel and Casino (Ensenada)
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in oven, and pendant lighting. - San Nicolas Hotel and Casino (Ensenada)
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large wooden table, and a hanging light fixture. - San Nicolas Hotel and Casino (Ensenada)
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Located close to Riviera Cultural Center and Riviera del Pacifico, San Nicolas Hotel and Casino provides a casino, a poolside bar, and a terrace. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts 15 casino gaming tables, 500 slot machines, and a casino VIP room. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, POOLSIDE, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, and a view of a building through a glass door.

Master Suite California King , only adults

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a ceiling fan.

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Superior Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a brick wall feature.

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

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What's nearby

  • A white building with a red archway, palm trees, and a stone lion statue.
    Riviera Cultural Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Riviera del Pacifico
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ensanada History Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • First Street
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles

Restaurants

  • Mariscos La Doña
    3 min walk
  • Victor's
    7 min walk
  • Caffenio
    2 min walk
  • Sunset Coffee Roasters
    7 min walk
  • Los Veleros
    6 min walk

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Frequently asked questions

Does San Nicolas Hotel and Casino have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from November 9 2026 to February 15 2027 (dates subject to change).

Is San Nicolas Hotel and Casino pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is San Nicolas Hotel and Casino located?

Located in Playa Ensenada, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Riviera Cultural Center and Riviera del Pacifico. First Street and Ensenada Regional History Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1233 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1665 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great option for staying in Ensenada away from downtown noise, but still close enough to be able to walk to Main Street shopping, restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, staff is very attentive and their breakfast was a 10/10 I had chilaquiles which were perfect paired with a fresh green juice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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First time with a family it was great . Big pool kids had a blast .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was incredible, very friendly. Room was perfect, the view to the pool was awsome! Good food and great drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I absoulutey loved the hotel. It was very clean and family friendly. The casino next door was a plus. The micheladas were out of this world. I loved how big the pool was and the 3 jacuzzis available for everyone to enjoy. It was not crowded, and the ambiance was great. I will be coming here again soon, but possibly upgradiang to a suite or suite if any;)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved this place! Definitely coming back and bringing the kids. Family friendly ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Rooms are spacious and clean. The pool was great for the kids, hotel is walking distance from restaurant, secure parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and very helpful throughout our stay. The location was convenient, and everything we needed was nearby. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Second stay at San Nicolas. My husband and I love it here. Pool was perfect way to cool down during our stay. We love how convenient it is to have safe parking and be so close to an Oxxo for essentials. The bar service is amazing with tasty drinks, thanks Diego for always taking care of us. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel is clean ,staff very helpful. Drinks and food are very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The front desk is not friendly enough. They don't acknowledge repeat visitors and is hard to get them to smile… The restaurant, bar and house keeping staff on the other hand were great and made me feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is the second time I have stayed at San Nicolas. It checks all of the boxes for a clean hotel with professional staff, in room amenities, plenty of electrical outlets and free parking. The food in the restaurant was delicious and reasonably priced. Although the hotel does not have ocean views, I felt that it was close enough to the beach for me to overlook that. I would recommend this hotel to my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Pool and Hot tubs were in very good shape. Everything pretty clean and overall a good stay. Bathroom sink had a reallybad smell from the pipes. We let the staff know at checkout as we were already unpacked when we noticed it. Its worth it for the pool area if that matters to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our stay at this hotel. Staff were friendly and attended to all our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, very clean room, friendly staff, easy secure free parking, great pool, Caliente Casino on the ground floor- has a cool bar, slots, sportsbook, table games,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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First thing I noticed was how clean and modern the hotel was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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When in Ensenada , I always stay at San Nicolas . The rooms are nice , I feel safe , secure ample parking and I love the olympic size pool plus 3 jacuzzis . The one thing I don't understand is why they close the pool at 9pm . They should keep it open till 10pm at least in the summer months in my opinion . Not a deal breaker for me .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff is always excellent, including Edgar, Isabel, Paulina and the Bar staff , that’s why when I go to Ensenada , I always stay in San Nicolas hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was friendly, courteous, and helpful with our needs. Room was roomy and clean and the amenities like pool, pool bar & restaurant were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our second day. The last time we were here was five years ago and it’s honestly a solid hotel for what it offers. It’s located near several restaurants and points of interest. Our room and the other facilities were always clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Place was great! Location was great! The only negative for me was I couldn’t bring my iced coffee to the pool area which was not terrible but I did want to relax by the pool drinking some coffee but everything else I was really happy with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel has everything you need for families and business, great restaurant inside. Pool and jacuzzis are beautiful. Close to everything in the heart of ensenada. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Just book here, you won't be disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Still a great place to stay. Clean, pool and jacuzzis, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026