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San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
3.5-star Colonial hotel near Riviera Cultural Center

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Fireplace
Master Suite California King , only adults
Outdoor wedding area
Master Suite California King , only adults | Private kitchenette
Master Suite California King , only adults | Private spa tub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Master Suite California King , only adults

Master Suite California King , only adults

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Room Standard with Pool View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area

Junior Suite

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

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Double Room Superior with Hill View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4

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

Double Room Superior

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4

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

Quadruple Room Deluxe with View

  • Sleeps 4

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

Suite Master

  • Sleeps 2

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

Double Room Executive

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Ensenada

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Playa Ensenada hotel, you'll find Riviera Cultural Center and Riviera del Pacifico. First Street and Ensenada Regional History Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Riviera Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Riviera del Pacifico - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ensanada History Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • First Street - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bar Andaluz (del Ex-Hotel Riviera del Pacífico)
  • Los Veleros
  • Megalocos
  • Caffenio
  • Sunset Coffee Roasters

About this property

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

3.5-star Colonial hotel near Riviera Cultural Center
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 center and 3 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 950 square feet (88 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 950 sq ft of conference space
  • 88 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1968
  • Casino
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 percent

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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. 920 out of 1295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1295 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 Excellent

Edelmira

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos Roberto De

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
My mother-in-law came to help us check in and she was not allowed to go up to the room with us. This was very inconvenient because she was helping us. Then, we were kept up both nights because our room faced the dumpsters. We could hear the hotel throwing things away every night. We were unable to sleep peacefully because of the loud bangs and loud conversations outside!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was nice but no water to shower in the mornings with pathetic excuses for it is awful will not be staying again because of the lack of basic necessities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Imelda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cama incómoda, Poner colchones comidos
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Silvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wished we had more time to enjoy everything the property had. Check in and out no issues. Quiet night. Parking is a cross the street but has security. I will return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Esmeralda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Get new rug on the hallways $ make sure your linen is clean I sanitized my room & brought my own comforter & covers & towels would have been out of there otherwise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edelmira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. Great assistance by Ivan who help us during our stay with our luggage changing rooms. Also while I got sick he help us getting ice and was very attentive and consern.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, the area or location is not so good. The streets have huge holes. Casino, staff and hotel are very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Awesome Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Santiago

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, the hotel needs an update and the roads need repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE L SANCHEZ

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall was good. I’m a repeat guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Expedía had really good reviews so We booked , rooms are ok clean but a bit stuffy and an odd smell. Hotel it’s old like super old and needs major renovation, hallways carpet it’s old, stain and hallway had a terrible smell, dirty walls and dark Staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This place has the best pool amd staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the time i spent outthere the place is nice, affordable and the staff were very helpful. I strongly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo, Mexico City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for staying close enough to downtown to walk but without all the noise and hassle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025