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San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
Hotel with casino, near Riviera Cultural Center

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Exercise/lap pool
Junior Suite | Living area
Master Suite California King , only adults | Private spa tub
Outdoor wedding area
Deluxe Room
Located near Riviera del Pacifico Cultural and Convention Center, San Nicolas Hotel and Casino offers a winning combination of entertainment and relaxation. With 15 gaming tables, 500 slot machines, a casino VIP room, tennis courts, an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas guests can unwind at the firepit or indulge in international cuisine at POOLSIDE restaurant.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Casino
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Casino
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Beach shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

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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
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite | Living area

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • City view
  • 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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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 25.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Quadruple Room Deluxe with View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite Master

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room Standard with Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room Superior

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

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

Double Room Superior with Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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

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
  • First Street - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 98 min drive
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

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

Try your luck at the casino when you stay at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino in Ensenada. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this Colonial hotel. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 120 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: noon
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured on-site self-parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Off-site

    • Beach shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Tennis
  • Evening entertainment
  • Private winery tours
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (950 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1968
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Casino
  • Spa services
  • 15 casino gaming tables
  • 500 casino slot machines
  • Casino VIP room
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

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

Dining

POOLSIDE – This bar specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
RESTAURANT – 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.
Pool Event Garden Area – This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 100 per cent

Parking

  • RV/bus/lorry parking is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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Frequently asked questions

Does San Nicolas Hotel and Casino offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, San Nicolas Hotel and Casino does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an on-site casino at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Yes, the 5000 square-foot casino features 500 slot machines and 15 gaming tables.

What is there to do at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino and nearby?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a casino and spa services. San Nicolas Hotel and Casino also has a garden and access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

Yes, POOLSIDE offers international cuisine and poolside dining.

What's the area around San Nicolas Hotel and Casino like?

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino is in Playa Ensenada, a short 1-minute walk from Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos and 6 minutes' walk from Riviera Cultural Center.

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San Nicolas Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Casino
Food
Restaurant
Bed
Location
Shower
Family friendly
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • The pool was clean, big, and perfect for relaxing, with many guests enjoying it and appreciating its amenities. (37 reviews)
  • Parking was safe, easy, and secure with a guard on duty across the street. (9 reviews)
  • The breakfast buffet was delicious and the food was fabulous. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

This is a amazing place safe and really nice poace to enjoy with the family
Ana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exelente hotel
Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Good hotel and casino
Jose Louis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had an amazing time at the resort and all the amenities were convenient with great food ..
Hector, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will stay again
yeivy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service and very clean hotel
Reyna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good sraff and good places to stay
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay here love the staff
Roslyn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was good , friendly service and they have a casino too
Eddie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice recently refurbished rooms, good location
Miles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will stay here again!

Stayed here for the start of the Norra 1000. Great location right on the start line, monitored parking lot, restaurant was good, pool area super nice. Casino was fun to play at the tables. Everyone very nice. Great place to stay with some good food nearby too!
Chris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great for the price
Esmeralda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Been staying since late 90s , I stay in various hotels in Ensenada and San Nicolas is definitely in the top twenty….. a wonderful place with great staff and guests as well ….. Thank you
Tony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place is quiet, clean walkable
Maria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was easy to find and was able to book a last min reservation right after our first night there
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

GREAT AS ALWAYS
Scott, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good experience with family and friend
Geovanni, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are awesome..
Marie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very professional with all their staff
Jose, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean rooms! Security and front desk available from early morning to late at night. Pool area was also big and clean. Only downfall is parking is across the street but they have a guard on duty. Cars were safe as well.
Elsa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenience. great Pool and restaurant. Great service
Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Friendly people.
Jesus, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I highly recommend this nice cozy place newly renovated clean and comfortable. Centrally located near main square.
javier, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always great here .. quiet rooms and safe parking area . Staff and security top notch
Jose, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good dining room service was great customer service great
Jose, 3-night trip