Karisma to Open Mexico’s First Nickelodeon Resort This Summer

Karisma Hotels and Resorts will open Mexico’s first Nickelodeon resort this summer.

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya will make its anticipated debut in June, featuring one of the largest water attractions in Mexico and all ocean-front swim-up suites, accommodating families of five.

The 280 oceanfront swim-up suites will incorporate family-friendly amenities such as two bathrooms in every suite and plenty of space for a family of five. True to the brand, rooms will incorporate playful designs through art pieces pulled from show archives and furnishings inspired by Nickelodeon’s iconic colors and current and past characters, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer.

In addition, the property will feature four rooftop, penthouse-style Signature Suites, including the fan-favorite Pineapple Suite and the first-ever Turtle Lair Suite, dedicated to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 

A six-acre themed water park, Aqua Nick will include 2,000 square feet of slides and more than 1,820 square feet of river rides, including a Lazy River and a faster-paced Adventure River, with complimentary and early access offered to guests. It will also house the relaxing Bikini Bottom Beach, a Slime Spot, PAW Patrol Adventure Bay, an interactive water playground, and Soak Summit with 10 single and double-rider slides, including a multi-lane racing format.

The property features firsts such as the new Turtle Lair Suite, even more dedicated entertainment spaces such as SNICK Lounge, a ‘90s-inspired space that serves as a game room, sports lounge and live music venue, and Mainstage.

Inside the Nickelodeon Place complex, there will be character breakfasts at Nick Bistro, and Club Nick, where there will be free play zone for kids with special themed days, a craft laboratory, playground, and stage.

Guests will have access to 24-hour in-room dining as well as six restaurants, and three bars, including The Bikini Bottom Bar and two swim-up bars. The beachfront Yacht Club serves breakfast, while Good Burger, themed after the beloved sketch and movie, is a retro burger joint. There’s also Piazza Restaurant, serving pizza and salads, and Le Spatula, themed after Sponge Bob Square Pants.

Other resort amenities include a fitness center and a spa featuring kids’ treatments, couple’s suites, a luxurious bridal suite and outdoor treatment areas.

This will be the second property to open under the Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts brand, joining the existing Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

“After the huge success of the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, we could not be better poised to expand the brand experience with our resort with all oceanfront swim-up suites, along with themed experiences with an extended cast of 20 your favorite Nickelodeon characters,” said Mario Mathieu, senior vice president of business development, design and construction of Karisma Hotels & Resorts.