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San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Deluxe Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Reception
Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

San Nicolas Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel with casino, near Baja California Peninsula
7.4 out of 10 Good
7.4/10 Good

1,001 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
Map
Primera & Guadalupe s/n, Ensenada, BC, 22800
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Casino
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Beach shuttle
For families
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Playa Ensenada
  • Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos - 1 min drive
  • First Street - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 84 min drive
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Bar Andaluz - 8 min walk
  • Green Lover - 4 min walk
  • Los Veleros - 6 min walk
  • Victor's - 6 min walk
  • Los Calditos - 5 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 travelers say good things about the pool and helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 120 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM - noon
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

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

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured onsite self parking
  • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Offsite

  • Beach shuttle*

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
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • 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 business center
  • 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 drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

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.

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 percent

Parking

  • RV/bus/truck 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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

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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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
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. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at San Nicolas Hotel and Casino?
You can check in from 3 PM - noon. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite 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?
Practice 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 9 minutes' walk from Riviera del Pacifico Cultural and Convention Center. Travelers recommend the hotel for its central location.

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.1/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.9/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are nice and comfortable
Luis, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Juan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean, nice and close to everything
Jorge, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Pablo Ybrahym, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Edgar, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

They take advantage when you arrive when I book the hotel I add two adults two kids 10 an 15 I get one price but when you paid at the desk they said sorry the 15 years old is a adult you have to paid 24 dls extra per day
Misael, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms very nice pool very clean good service the staff very nice people and all the team members
Elizabeth, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay, we will definitely go back
Amy, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room. Staffs very nice and speak English well
Billy, 1-night trip with friends
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