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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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Exercise/lap pool
Master Suite California King , only adults | Private spa tub
Junior Suite | Living area
Deluxe Room
Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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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
(13 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
(12 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 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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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
  • Ventana al Mar - 8 min walk - 0.8 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) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caffenio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Megalocos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mariscos La Doña - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Columba Café - ‬6 min walk

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

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. 873 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1231 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

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel with super friendly staff and a good restaurant. Our room was very clean, the A/C ran quietly, and while the mattresses were a bit caved in the middle, they were still surprisingly comfortable. The hallways could definitely use an upgrade though—the carpet is pretty stained, and tile or marble would look much better. The big win for us was the huge fenced parking lot that’s guarded 24/7, which gave us peace of mind. I hadn’t been to Ensenada in about 25 years, and wow, the city has really transformed into a lively, bustling place with a great vibe. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and will most likely book this hotel again when we come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and service was great. Close to many good restaurants and touristic sights. The pool are is beautiful. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ESTEBAN

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very respectful and professional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice rooms.

Free internet. Family friendly and staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esperanza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice staff, clean room, like the bar at the pool good drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humberto, Whittier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was a great place for all of us that traveled. It had a casino for the adults and an amazing pool for the kids. At first, walking through the hallways, i thought that the hotel was going to be a disappointment but once inside the rooms, they are clean and I believe they are all remodeled! It was a bit noisy with construction noise and traffic noise but worth the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Napaa

Never again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia, Grand Prairie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remodeled rooms at the best! Sunday brunch was yummy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel only bad part is the bracelet they put you and have to have on all the time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Pool and jacuzzi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivete A.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino in Ensenada! The pool is amazing—super clean, big, and perfect for relaxing. We spent a lot of time there and really enjoyed it. All the employees were extremely nice and helpful from the moment we arrived until we left. Their service really made a difference in our stay. The hotel is in a good location, close to restaurants and shops. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025