See all properties

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
3.5-star Colonial hotel near Riviera Cultural Center

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

Fireplace
Outdoor wedding area
Master Suite California King , only adults | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker
Master Suite California King , only adults | Private spa tub
Master Suite California King , only adults | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View in a map
Primera & Guadalupe s/n, Ensenada, BC, 22800
  • Place, Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Riviera Cultural Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Riviera del Pacifico
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Master Suite California King , only adults

Master Suite California King , only adults | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Master Suite California King , only adults

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Studio

Superior Studio | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room Standard with Pool View

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

Room Standard with Pool View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

Junior Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room Superior with Hill View

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

Double Room Superior with Hill View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Double Room Superior

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

Double Room Superior

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Quadruple Room Deluxe with View

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

Quadruple Room Deluxe with View

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Suite Master

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

Suite Master

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Riviera Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Riviera del Pacifico - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ensanada History Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • First Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 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

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.

Similar properties

Garden
Hotel Villa Marina
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,007 reviews
$79 nightly
The price is $90
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Villa Marina

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
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.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Casino San Nicolas
Hotel San Nicolas
San Nicolas Casino
San Nicolas Casino Ensenada
San Nicolas Hotel
San Nicolas Hotel & Casino
San Nicolas Hotel & Casino Ensenada
San Nicolas Hotel Casino
San Nicolas Ensenada
San Nicolas Hotel Ensenada
San Nicolas Hotel Casino Ensenada
San Nicolas Ensenada
San Nicolas Casino Ensenada
San Nicolas Hotel and Casino Hotel
San Nicolas Hotel and Casino Ensenada
San Nicolas Hotel and Casino Hotel Ensenada

Frequently asked questions

How close is San Nicolas Hotel and Casino to the airport?

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino is 67 mi (99-min drive) away from the Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jan 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino on Feb 1, 2026 start from $76.5, 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.

Does San Nicolas Hotel and Casino have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino.

How close is San Nicolas Hotel and Casino to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (6-min drive) from Playa Hermosa and 8.5 mi (19-min drive) from San Miguelito Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does San Nicolas Hotel and Casino offer free breakfast?

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

During your stay you can enjoy the 5000 square-foot casino on site, featuring 500 slot machines and 15 gaming tables.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does San Nicolas Hotel and Casino have a pool?

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does San Nicolas Hotel and Casino have a restaurant?

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino is home to POOLSIDE, which features international cuisine.

Does San Nicolas Hotel and Casino have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is San Nicolas Hotel and Casino to downtown Ensenada?

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino is 1.3 mi away from Ensenada.

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 945 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1327 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and cheap
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Si todo muy bien
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great at the Hotel. Staff super friendly, felt safe, loved the rooms, the pool area including the bar, excellent buffet. The only negative I will give are the carpets throughout the hallways, they are old and super dirty. They meed to replace them ASAP.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus J

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Uncountable

The room was in excellent conditions but the bed was very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

José

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ericka

Traveled with family
The food at the buffet is terrible and pricing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We came down to Race the NORRA 500. They took excelent care of us. From the moment we showed up until we left. Great service. Great Crew.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

brenda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we had great service, quite night, cool room, nice view, well secured throughout the night, and very affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, San Diego

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, inconveniently long walk from elevator to room, nice room, clean, very polite staff, decent self parking with an attendant, terrible streets with craters everywhere. Drive slow. Otherwise, pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and the rooms were very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff/parking/clean room and hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

javier

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked into the room door knob came right off. My wife was locked in the bathroom in our room. I will never stay there again. Hotel room looks like its still in the 70s..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jesse

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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