San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
Colonial Ensenada hotel in Playa Ensenada with a casino

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Exercise/lap pool
Living area
Private kitchenette
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fireplace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
The price is P3,691
P4,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Superior Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Master Suite California King , only adults

Highlights

Balcony
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Quadruple Room Deluxe With View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite Master

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room Standard With Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room Superior

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room Superior With Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Primera & Guadalupe s/n, Ensenada, BC, 22800

What's nearby

  • Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos - 1 min walk
  • Riviera Cultural Center - 6 min walk
  • Riviera del Pacifico Cultural and Convention Center - 9 min walk
  • First Street - 16 min walk
  • Playa Hermosa - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Andaluz - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los Veleros - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mariscos la Doña - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Victor's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffenio - ‬3 min walk

About this property

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

Hotel near First Street
Located close to Riviera Cultural Center and Riviera del Pacifico Cultural and Convention Center, San Nicolas Hotel and Casino provides a casino, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as a casino VIP room, 15 casino gaming tables, and 500 slot machines. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, POOLSIDE, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Swimming pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and access to a nearby health club
  • A porter/bellhop, wedding services, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 120 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Pool Event Garden Area
  • POOLSIDE
  • RESTAURANT

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Does San Nicolas Hotel and Casino have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

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

As of Jan 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino on Jan 20, 2025 start from P 3,691.36, excluding 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 San Nicolas Hotel and Casino pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is San Nicolas Hotel and Casino located?

Located in Playa Ensenada, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Riviera Cultural Center and Riviera del Pacifico Cultural and Convention Center. First Street and Ensenada Regional History Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 623 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1010 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

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

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very great service will be staying again soon
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room have common door with another room next door and i can hear people talking day and night, so i felt like i was staying with another family. No privacy for me!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient from downtown area. Very safe. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Amenities
The staff were awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ely

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience and we enjoyed it immensely
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at many hotels in the area. This one had hidden fees. Extra “cash” money for each guest in the room. I sat by the pool area to drink my coffee in the early morning and was asked to leave. I understand rules but they are a bit aggressive with new customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an older Hotel yet the stay and staff was great. Clean overall and neat. Buffet basic but good. Will stay again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Luisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction around the hotel creates dusty and dirty environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

marina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERTO

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kinda messed up that the staff wouldn’t let my friends come up with me to my room, we were visiting from out of town and weren’t ready to part ways. Room was very clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and attentive. Clean and quiet since we went in off season. Definitely returning. Loved the pool and hot tubs!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorena

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredible, courteous and polite. Room's are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024