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San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
Colonial hotel with a casino and spa services

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Master Suite California King , only adults | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Master Suite California King , only adults | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Master Suite California King , only adults | Private spa tub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

Room options

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Superior Studio | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Master Suite California King , only adults | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Master Suite California King , only adults

Highlights

Balcony
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room Deluxe With View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite Master

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room Standard With Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room Superior With Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Primera & Guadalupe s/n, Ensenada, BC, 22800

What's nearby

  • Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Riviera Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Riviera del Pacifico - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • First Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Andaluz - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los Veleros - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mariscos la Doña - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Victor's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffenio - ‬3 min walk

About this property

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

Hotel near Riviera Cultural Center
Located close to Riviera del Pacifico and First Street, San Nicolas Hotel and Casino provides a casino, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 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.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Swimming pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and access to a nearby health club
  • Wedding services, a porter/bellhop, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 120 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Casino Bars
  • Pool Event Garden Area
  • POOLSIDE
  • RESTAURANT

Things to do

  • 15 gaming tables
  • 500 slot machines
  • Casino (5,000 square feet of space)
  • Evening entertainment
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (950 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1968
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 100 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 100 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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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.

Is San Nicolas Hotel and Casino pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

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).

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San Nicolas Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 717 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1020 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Staff is great, parking is safe, food is decent, pool area great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This is a amazing place safe and really nice poace to enjoy with the family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice accommodation big rooms. Everything is close by and the pool is big
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Exelente hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Had an amazing time at the resort and all the amenities were convenient with great food ..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great customer service and very clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Good sraff and good places to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Good customer service, clean and safe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Bartender in the morning next to the pool eas amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The remodel rooms are nice. The beds are very comfortable . I stayed in the old rooms before and these new rooms are by far way better.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Always a great stay here love the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great place and great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very nice recently refurbished rooms, good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Every time I travel to Ensenada with my family I stay in San Nicolas, the casino is downstairs, location is perfect, it is close to restaurants and shopping. Staff members are friendly and welcoming. I love it here, we always feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location very clean. Near everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Ice staff good pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Been staying since late 90s , I stay in various hotels in Ensenada and San Nicolas is definitely in the top twenty….. a wonderful place with great staff and guests as well ….. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Place is quiet, clean walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very professional with all their staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Convenience. great Pool and restaurant. Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

It was easy to find and was able to book a last min reservation right after our first night there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

The staff are awesome..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025