Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality, tourism, entertainment |
| Genre | Themed resort |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Karisma Hotels & Resorts Paramount International Networks |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, |
Number of locations | 3 (as of 2025) |
Area served | Caribbean, North America, Europe |
| Brands | Nickelodeon |
| Services | Accommodation Dining Entertainment Water park Family activities Character experiences |
| Owner | Karisma Hotels & Resorts (in partnership with Paramount Skydance) |
| Website | Official 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]
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.[citation needed]
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]