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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 hot tub on a balcony with a view of palm trees and buildings.
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room Standard with Pool View

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

Room Standard with Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room Superior with Hill View

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

Double Room Superior with Hill View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

A casino, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
San Nicolas Hotel and Casino offers 120 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Ensenada hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at POOLSIDE
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Riviera Cultural Center and Riviera del Pacifico
  • Beach shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 3 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 950 square feet (88 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A casino, an outdoor pool, and spa services are also featured at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Ensenada hotel is smoke free.

POOLSIDE – This bar specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
On-site venue No. 2 – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Casino Bars – This sports bar only serves light fare. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
On-site venue No. 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 transport

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 foot 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 centre
  • Conference centre (950 square foot 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 11:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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San Nicolas Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1182 out of 1611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1611 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

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

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility and staff were amazing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room was beautiful and the location was perfect walking distance to great spots. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close To Everything Quiet, Clean Nice People
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is clean, been there three times and every time feels better. I would recommend to family.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service! Friendly, clean, spacious and parking area secured.
Stayed 3 nights 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

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

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente todo !
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

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

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

Elizabeth

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

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