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4.3 out of 5

"Great location and very clean and nice staff and the pool is very nice love the porch area " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 17 Feb 2020

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Hotel Description

3.5-star Colonial hotel near Riviera Cultural Center

City center stay

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

Poolside dining

A casino and a restaurant are featured at this smoke-free hotel. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. There's a bar/lounge on site, and laundry facilities and wedding services are also provided.

Superior Double Room

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$75* Per night/room Mar 21 - Mar 22

Master Suite California King , only adults

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Suite

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

Everyone (6) Family (4)
5 out of 5
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Posted by on May 29, 2023

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May 29, 2023 by Adrian L.

Buen día Jorge, muchas gracias por su calificación.

4 out of 5

Posted by on May 22, 2023

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Jun 12, 2023 by Adrian L.

Buen día Carolina, muchas gracias por su calificación, ¡Excelente día!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 19, 2023

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Apr 10, 2023 by Adrian L.

Buenos días Diana, muchas gracias por su calificación. La esperamos pronto de nuevo.

5 out of 5
Everything is okay

Posted by on Nov 5, 2022

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Nov 7, 2022 by Adrian L.

Hi Diana, thank you for your comment. We hope you visit us again soon!

4 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 14, 2020

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Mar 14, 2020 by Isaac Flores, Concierge.

Hola buen dia, Muchas gracias por su calificación, nos da gusto que haya tenido una experiencia positiva con nosotros y esperamos tenerlo de vuelta muy pronto. Saludos.

5 out of 5
Great location and very clean and nice staff and the pool is very nice love the porch area

Posted by , from Santa Ana on Feb 17, 2020

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Feb 17, 2020 by Isaac Flores, Concierge.

Thank you for choosing our Hotel and for taking the time to share your comment and experience with us. We are continuously improving our facilities for your comfort. We are proud that our staff has served you as you expected We hope to see you back again. Best regards.

5 out of 5
We had a great time. The staff at the hotel and restaurant were very accommodating

Posted by on Oct 7, 2019

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Oct 9, 2019 by Isaac Flores, Concierge.

Greetings, Thank you for choosing our Hotel and for taking the time to share your comment with us. We are continuously improving our facilities for your comfort. We are proud that our staff has served you as you expected We hope to see you back again. Best regards.

2 out of 5
Room not Clean the bed make a lot noise and the carpet is nasty

Posted by on Sep 29, 2019

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Sep 30, 2019 by Isaac Flores, Concierge.

Greetings, Thank you for choosing our Hotel and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are working very hard to improve our services for you. We are now in the process of remodeling. Be sure we are following up on the specific situation you mention. We hope you will choose to visit us again and give us a chance to demonstrate the improvements for our guests. Thank you for your visit and we hope to see you back again. Best regards.

5 out of 5
The people very nice the staff excelente the restaurante the pool very nice end clean too

Posted by , from Sylmar ca on Apr 9, 2019

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Apr 9, 2019 by Isaac Flores, Concierge.

Hello Jesus, Thank you for choosing our Hotel and for taking the time to share your comment and experience with us. We are continuously improving our facilities for you comfort. We hope to see you back again. Best regards.

2 out of 5
They gave us a room with 2 compressors running all day/night outside our balcony window. We could not open the window for fresh night air because the compressors were making this very loud noise.

Posted by , from CALIFORNIA on Jul 9, 2018

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Jul 14, 2018 by Isaac Flores, Concierge.

Greetings Mrs. Pareyon, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your recent stay at San Nicolas Hotel & Casino. I would also like to extend a sincere apology for the inconvenience experienced during your visit. Certainly, this is not the image we hope to convey. It is only through feedback such as yours that we are able to maintain and indeed where necessary, improve upon the service that we provide to our valued guest. Be sure we are following up on the specific situation you mention. We hope you'll give us a chance to show our improvements and decide to stay with us in the future. Best regards.

About the San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

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

Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Beach shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking; RV/bus/truck parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Smart television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

POOLSIDE - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

RESTAURANT - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Casino Bars - This sports bar serves light fare only. 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.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

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

  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at noon
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 11:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

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. 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. <

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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  • San Nicolas Casino Ensenada
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You should know

  • 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

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.