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San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

Property class: 3.5

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and sofas, a hot tub, and a pool.
A formal outdoor dining setup with white chairs and tables, each set with wine glasses and plates, and decorated with floral centerpieces.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in oven, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, and a view of a building through a glass door.
A hot tub on a balcony with a view of palm trees and buildings.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $128
$113 nightly
$128 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Primera & Guadalupe s/n, Ensenada, BC, 22800
  • Place, Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Riviera Cultural Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Riviera del Pacifico
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Master Suite California King , only adults

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

  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Studio

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)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room Standard with Pool View

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

Room Standard with Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room Superior with Hill View

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

Double Room Superior with Hill View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ensenada

With a stay at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino, you'll be centrally located in Ensenada, within a 10-minute walk of Riviera Cultural Center and Riviera del Pacifico. .This casino hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from First Street and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Ensenada Regional History Museum.

What's nearby

  • Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Riviera Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 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

Getting around

  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr Churro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Chente - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bar Andaluz (del Ex-Hotel Riviera del Pacífico) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sabina Restaurante - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Xcaanda - ‬9 min walk

About this property

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino offers 120 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ensenada hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Stay in one of 120 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a communal living room. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
For lunch or dinner, stop by POOLSIDE, a bar/lounge that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Ensenada? This hotel has 950 square feet (88 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
POOLSIDE - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Onsite venue #2 - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Casino Bars - This sports bar serves light fare only. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Onsite venue #4 - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • POOLSIDE

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 9 2026 to January 15 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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San Nicolas Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1170 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1593 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Still a great place to stay. Clean, pool and jacuzzis, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alejadro

Very satisfied with the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Busy casino, large pool, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely pool and pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, Staff and amenities are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice hotel and very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best pool in Ensenada, big, clean with plenty of deck chairs for relaxing. Hotel has been remodeled recently, very clean. Very secure parking, top notch
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve been coming here for years and the hotel has only gotten better! The staff is friendly and helpful and the cleanliness is well kept! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall! The staff was friendly, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location was very convenient. The food was also great, which made the experience even better. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms nice pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente todo !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the place ❤️ be back soon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended!!! Wonderful staff, nice room, beautiful property, convenient location. This was the cleanest hotel we’ve ever stayed in. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless amenities and staff perfect and the food delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we had a great time . Incredible service
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay 👌 really nice and clean nice staff and service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

juan c

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place near tourist attraction!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shalayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the best weekend the pool and Jacuzzi are amazing, staff very friendly and attentive. Sunday buffet delicious!! Definitely coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Perfect stay to venture out in Ensenada everything is convenient near.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026