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San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
Guests hit the jackpot at this casino hotel where entertainment meets relaxation under shaded poolside umbrellas and around evening firepits

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San Nicolas Hotel and Casino, near Riviera del Pacifico Cultural and Convention Center, offers 15 gaming tables, 500 slot machines, and a VIP room. Enjoy the outdoor pool with sun loungers, tennis courts, and a cozy firepit. POOLSIDE restaurant serves international cuisine.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩99,962
₩112,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room Standard with Pool View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)
  • 56 sq m
  • Hill view
  • 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

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

Suite Master

  • Sleeps 2

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

Double Room Executive

  • Sleeps 3
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About the neighborhood

Located in Playa Ensenada, a neighborhood in Ensenada, San Nicolas Hotel and Casino is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Riviera Cultural Center and Riviera del Pacifico are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Winery Santo Tomas. First Street and Ensenada Regional History Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ensenada travel guide
Map
Primera & Guadalupe s/n, Ensenada, BC, 22800

What's nearby

  • Riviera Cultural Center of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
    Riviera Cultural Center
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Riviera del Pacifico
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ensanada History Museum
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • First Street
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

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

Hotel near Riviera Cultural Center
Located close to Riviera del Pacifico and First Street, 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, 500 slot machines, and 15 casino gaming tables. 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:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Tennis courts, access to a nearby health club, and a reception hall
  • Wedding services, a TV in the lobby, and a ballroom
  • 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:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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
  • POOLSIDE

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

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
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

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 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino on Jan 22, 2026 start from ₩99,962, 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?

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. First Street and Ensenada Regional History Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 930 out of 1309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1309 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Estela Mercado

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean room, great pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean elegant an have a Nice Casino it was a mini vacation for me 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michel E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice friendly staff, Rooms very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we have been have numerous times. it is a great price for a really nice hotel. the staff is always super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property looks exactly like in the picture on the website. It’s well taken care off, the staff is really nice and respectful. The room was very spacious and clean would definitely recommend the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

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

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
My experience in San Nicolas Hotel was great the room were great loved there pool n Jacuzzi I give them a 5 star!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

brenda

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

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Pace was amazing Great service Room really Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice, clean and comfortable beds. We just had loud people next to us the first two nights. Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

Donovan Cesar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. I will absolutely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly Pool was great Good Car parking with 24 hour security guard Beds & pillow very confortable AC works perfect .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stefani

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was nice and so was the restroom. The hallway to the rooms was dark and scary but the room was nice and it was pretty quiet. Parking is across the street but there’s security at the entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Santiago

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

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the olympic size swimming pool that they maintain super clean !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Rooms are clean and staff are very friendly. Pool is big great food service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARRETT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great food onsite , nice staff, suite was clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesica

Liked: Amenities
Staff is great, parking is safe, food is decent, pool area great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

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

Great Quality Hotel

The staff are great, everyone is so friendly and they provide top tier customer service. Love that they have a bar near the pool and room service available. Bed and pillows are very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025