Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts

Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts
TypePublic
IndustryHospitality, tourism, entertainment
GenreThemed resort
Founded2016
FounderKarisma Hotels & Resorts
Paramount International Networks
HeadquartersMiami, Florida,
United States
Number of locations
3 (as of 2025)
Area served
Caribbean, North America, Europe
BrandsNickelodeon
ServicesAccommodation
Dining
Entertainment
Water park
Family activities
Character experiences
OwnerKarisma Hotels & Resorts (in partnership with Paramount Skydance)
WebsiteOfficial website

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts is a family resort brand themed around characters and properties from the American television network Nickelodeon. The brand is owned and operated by Karisma Hotels & Resorts under license from Paramount Skydance (formerly Paramount Global, ViacomCBS and Viacom). It offers accommodations and activities related to Nickelodeon brands like SpongeBob SquarePants.[1]

The first Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts property opened in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, in 2016.[2] This was followed by one opening in Riviera Maya, Mexico, in 2021,[3] and in 2025, The Land of Legends opened in Antalya, Turkey.[4]

History

The idea for Nickelodeon-branded resorts originated in the early 2000s, when Nickelodeon explored themed entertainment ventures beyond television, including water parks and family resorts.[5] Its first experiment in the hotel sector was the Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn, located near Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.[5] That property operated from 2005 to 2016, featuring themed rooms, character meet-and-greets, and slime-themed entertainment before closing and being rebranded as a Holiday Inn Resort.[6]

During that time, Nickelodeon tried unsuccessful to complete a series of Marriott-branded resorts.[7][8]

Following the closure of the Orlando resort, Nickelodeon partnered with Karisma Hotels & Resorts to launched Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, which opened on June 15, 2016.[2][9]

Karisma and Nickelodeon expanded the concept to Mexico's Riviera Maya, opening a second resort in August 2021.[3] Both resorts featured immersive Nickelodeon-themed attractions, including “Aqua Nick” water parks, live entertainment, and the brand's signature “Slime” experiences.[10]

In 2023, Karisma and Paramount Skydance announced additional expansions, including new developments in Antalya, Turkey, which opened in 2025,[4] and Orlando, Florida, scheduled to open in November 2026 as part of the “Everest Place” development in Kissimmee,[1][11] and a fifth location is currently in development for a 2027 opening in Garden Grove, California.[12][13]

In 2024, it was announced that the property in Punta Cana would be renovated and enhanced.[14]

Concept and design

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts combines what has been described by Karisma as a luxury resort atmosphere[15] with architecture and décor inspired by Nickelodeon's most popular shows, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, PAW Patrol, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.[16]

As with the intended Marriott collaboration, Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts' hallmark attraction is Aqua Nick, a large water park included in each resort.

Dining is presented under Karisma’s "Gourmet Inclusive" program, emphasizing the cuisine, themed restaurants, and drinks included in the resort rate. While primarily aimed at families, the resorts also include adult-focused spaces such as spas, cocktail lounges, and private beach areas.[17]

Partnership and management

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts is developed and operated by Karisma Hotels & Resorts, a Miami-based hospitality company with properties in Latin America and the Caribbean.[18] Karisma manages the day-to-day operations, marketing, and guest experience. Nickelodeon licenses its characters, branding, and entertainment concepts for integration into the resorts.[19]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Davis-Friedman, Samantha (2023-05-24). "Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts returning to Orlando". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  2. 1 2 "Hotel Review: Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana". www.travelagewest.com. 2016-08-24. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  3. 1 2 Staff, Caribbean Journal (2021-08-02). "Nickelodeon All-Inclusive Opens in the Riviera Maya". Caribbean Journal. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  4. 1 2 Palamountain, Olivia (2024-09-30). "Turkey's first Nickelodeon Resort to open in Antalya". Globetrender. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  5. 1 2 "Nickelodeon and Holiday Inn(R) to Open First Nick-Themed Hotel, Coming to Orlando, Fla., First Quarter 2005". Hospitality Net. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  6. ↑ "Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, Dominican Republic". Family Focus Blog. 2020-08-19. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  7. ↑ Press, Gail Schiller, The Associated (2007-06-01). "Nickelodeon launching Marriott hotel chain". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-04-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ↑ "Plans For Nickelodeon Resort At Liberty Station Scrapped - San Diego News Story - KGTV San Diego". www.10news.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-04. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
  9. ↑ Wade, Jennifer; McClure, Alexandra (March 25, 2015). "Karisma Hotels & Resorts and Viacom International Media Networks Sign Landmark Agreement to Develop Nickelodeon Hotels". Business Wire. Archived from the original on August 19, 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  10. ↑ "Mexico's First Nickelodeon Resort Is Now Open—And It Comes With A Spongebob-Style Pineapple Suite". Travel and Leisure Asia | India. 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  11. ↑ Tutten, James; WFTV.com (2024-05-24). "Nickelodeon hotel being built in Central Florida". WFTV. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  12. ↑ "Garden Grove To Be Home Of Future Nickelodeon Hotel & Resort". DapsMagic.com. 18 September 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  13. ↑ "Nickelodeon Hotel Set to Return to Orlando As Construction Begins on Everest Place". NickALive!. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
  14. ↑ Newsdesk (2024-01-16). "Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana Announces Reno | Travel Agent Central". www.travelagentcentral.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  15. ↑ Staff, Caribbean Journal (2024-01-17). "Nickelodeon Punta Cana Is Undergoing a Renovation". Caribbean Journal. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  16. ↑ Chapman, Bridget. "Best Mattresses 2025 | Tested By Sleep Experts - Forbes Vetted". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  17. ↑ "Gourmet Inclusive Dining at Nickelodeon Resorts". Karisma Hotels & Resorts. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Karisma Hotels & Resorts". TravelPulse. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  19. ↑ "Nickelodeon's Global Approach | License Global". Archived from the original on 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
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