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San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
Colonial hotel with casino and spa services

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

Explore the area

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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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Master Suite California King , only adults

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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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Quadruple Room Deluxe with View

  • Sleeps 4

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

Suite Master

  • Sleeps 2

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

Double Room Executive

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Ensenada

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino puts you in the heart of Ensenada, within just a 10-minute stroll of Riviera Cultural Center and Riviera del Pacifico. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a casino, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .POOLSIDE serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casino Bars is the hotel's own sports bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Playa Ensenada hotel include First Street and Ensenada Regional History Museum.

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, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Andaluz (del Ex-Hotel Riviera del Pacífico) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los Veleros - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Megalocos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffenio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min walk

About this property

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

Colonial hotel with casino and spa services
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.

  • 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 centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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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
  • 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 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

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

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

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 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
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 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. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

As of 13 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino on 21 Jan 2026 start from NZ$130.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Yep, San Nicolas Hotel and Casino has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

The closest beach to San Nicolas Hotel and Casino is Playa Hermosa (2.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does San Nicolas Hotel and Casino have a pool?

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

No, San Nicolas Hotel and Casino does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

No, only service animals are allowed.

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 921 out of 1298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1298 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

Arturo, Palmdale

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

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