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San Nicolas Resort

3.5 of 5
First Street (Calle Primera) and Guadalupe 1530, Ensenada 22800, Mexico
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San Nicolas Resort
Ranked #16 of 35 hotels in Ensenada
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Tarzana, CA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

What a dump.... Seriously, how anyone can rate this place above 2 stars is a joke. Stay away and spend your money elsewhere. It is very old, outdated and a rip off. the pool, their highlight, is Drained and closed! Carpeting is 50 years old and filthy, mold on the ceilings in the bathroom, we had to figure out that... More

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California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

This is an older famlly-owned hotel on the south tip of the tourist strip of Ensenada. I've been here many times over the years and stayed most recently in May 2012. This is not fancy or deluxe but I enjoy its atmosphere. There's a nice pool with ample deck chairs and a little mini-waterfall. Also a hot tub. A small... More

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Gig Harbor, Washington
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

What a great place. My friend set this up and I checked it out on line and was a little worried. When we got there, I was even more concerned. It didnt look the best but..... This was one of the best places I've stayed. Mainly because of how real it was. It was a little run down but in... More

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Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

I have been staying at the SN off and on for 20 years. Its an older hotel family run. The staff is friendly, rates comparable. rooms clean and I have NEVER seen a bedbug. I check mattresses whereever I stay. Improvements in the past year include the Bambu poolside restaurant, new menu and decor, excellent chef, great Sat. and Sunday... More

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california
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

We always stop at San Nicolas when travelling to Ensenada due to the ease of making reservations, the location, and the secure parking. The hotel is just a couple blocks south of the tourist strip, so it's much quieter than other hotels. The staff is always friendly and professional and the rooms spacious and clean. This is a great place... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012 via mobile

I spent two nights here last weekend. Good rooms,older hotel, nice facilities - bar, pool, hot tub, restaurant . The staff is great and I often use this hotel as a launching spot for my trips to Baja. A key feature is the secure parking with a 24 hour guard. While Baja is relatively safe these days I like not... More

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San Diego, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012

Although the hotel has good location and good service I had a terrible experience there. Unfortunately my husband and I came back full of bites from bedbugs!!!The rooms are quite old too. I do not recommend this hotel...

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2012 via mobile

My family and I have been staying at this hotel for years. Im talking over 20 years maybe 30..and ive always loved it. Its close to first street. Has a huge pool and its open late. Rooms are clean and comfy. It has privite parking and staff is great. However this is an older hotel, but although there are much... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 via mobile

This was my first trip to Ensenada and to be honest I was a little nervous about the hotel. Fear not! The place felt safe, the room was very clean. I was very happy with the service and the room. Its not right downtown but there always a cab outside of the hotel, for about $8 they drop you off... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2011

Everything was just fine to celebrate our Labor weekend. They gave us a price and ended up over charging us more than the price they gave us. We were checking out of the hotel, while the valet parking guy was putting our luggage and bringing our vehicle to the front. We were crossing the border, when we realized our U.S... More

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Also Known As:
San Nicolas Hotel Ensenada
San Nicolas Hotel
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Address: First Street (Calle Primera) and Guadalupe 1530, Ensenada 22800, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Baja California > Baja California Norte > Ensenada
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #16 of 35 hotels in Ensenada
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Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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