San Nicolas Hotel Casino, Ensenada

San Nicolas Hotel Casino - A 3-star hotel with a large outdoor pool, casino, and central Ensenada location

San Nicolas Hotel Casino features a large outdoor pool with three hot tubs, surrounded by wooden sundecks and palm trees in an interior courtyard. The 3-star property offers newly renovated rooms, including Single King rooms with pool views, suites with full kitchens, and options for business travelers. Guests can dine at the Poolside Restaurant and Bar, serving Mexican and American cuisine, or visit the casino bar with 400 gaming machines and 10 game tables. The hotel is located in a safe area near CEARTE and Riviera Center, 0.5 miles from the port and 10 minutes from Playa Hermosa beach. Meeting spaces accommodate up to 500 people, and concierge services arrange wine tours, fishing excursions, and salon appointments.

Pros

The large outdoor pool area includes three hot tubs and ample lounging space.

The casino features 400 gaming machines and 10 game tables.

Rooms include modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, and free Wi-Fi.

The Poolside Restaurant and Bar serves signature Mexican dishes and house margaritas.

Concierge services arrange activities like wine tours and fishing excursions.

Cons

Some rooms have obstructed city views or no balcony.

The pool area can get crowded during peak seasons.