Are the specialty restaurants included at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya?

Yes: premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya. Gourmet Inclusive positioning and Expedia all-inclusive details state all food and beverages are included.

Does Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya include top-shelf liquor?

Yes: top-shelf liquor is included in the all-inclusive plan at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya. Nick Resorts states premium drinks are included.

Is room service included at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya?

Yes: room service is included in the all-inclusive plan at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya. Karisma/Lomas descriptions identify 24-hour in-room dining as part of the Gourmet Inclusive experience.

Is Wi-Fi free at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya.

Are spa treatments included at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Náay Spa treatments are available but not verified as included.

Is the kids' club included at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya?

Yes: kids' club is included in the all-inclusive plan at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya. Club Nick is part of Nickelodeon Place; exact supervised drop-off rules should be confirmed by child age.

Are airport transfers included at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya?

Yes: airport transfers is included in the all-inclusive plan at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya. Expedia lists a free roundtrip airport shuttle.

Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya?

Yes. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Swim-Up Oceanfront King Suite, Swim-Up Oceanfront Double Suite, Pad Suite. The largest stated occupancy is 7. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.

Does Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya have a kids' club, and from what age?

Yes. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya lists a kids' club for ages 4-12. Club Nick provides supervised activities for ages 4–12. Aqua Nick and character entertainment offer family activities, but a dedicated program for older teens was not verified in the reviewed official material. Confirm activities for your teenagers before booking. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.

Is the beach at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya good for young children?

The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry varies along the shore. Sargassum seaweed is seasonal (typically spring to summer in the Riviera Maya, varies by year), so check recent reports for your travel month.

Does Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya offer babysitting?

Yes: babysitting is available at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya for an extra cost (Club Nick provides supervised activities for ages 4–12. Aqua Nick and character entertainment offer family activities, but a dedicated program for older teens was not verified in the reviewed official material. Confirm activities for your teenagers before booking). Reserve at least a day ahead; same-day requests are the ones that fail.

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Mexico · All ages · 5-star

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya

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8.5 / 10

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Our resort score · out of 10

Strongest on pools & spa and rooms

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Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya at a glance

Location: Puerto Morelos
Guests: All ages welcome
The plan: All-inclusive
Setting: Near the coast
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5 on Google8,269 reviews
Best months: Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May
Pools: 1 pool
Airport transfer: CUNAbout 30 minutes
Dining: 6 restaurants
Drinks: 3 bars

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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights

1. Swim-Up Oceanfront Connecting Suite: view room details
2. Swim-Up Pool Deck Level Connecting Suite: view room details

Jan 10, 2027

$1,364

$1,454

Apr 11, 2027

$1,381

$1,473

Jul 11, 2027

$1,255

$1,322

Oct 10, 2027

$1,534

$1,636

Checked Sep 11, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details

Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.

Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.

Jan 10, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 11, 2026
Jan 10, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 11, 2026
Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 11, 2026
Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 11, 2026
Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 11, 2026
Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 11, 2026
Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026

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This is a true all-inclusive Nickelodeon-themed family resort.
Every suite is positioned as oceanview and swim-up, which is unusual for a family all-inclusive.
Aqua Nick and character programming are the main reasons to book; the beach is not the star.
Hidden tips
Families with toddlers should confirm Club Nick drop-off rules before booking.
Choose this for waterpark and character value rather than a quiet beach escape.
Budget for spa and premium character extras that may not be part of the base rate.
Things guests wish they had known
The beach is not as important as Aqua Nick here.
Some family services depend on child age and supervised-program rules.
The resort is lively by design.
Strengths from our research
Outstanding family and waterpark offering.
All-suite, all-swim-up, all-oceanview concept.
Strong all-inclusive dining and drink coverage.
Other considerations from our research
High price point.
Beach conditions can vary with sargassum.
Not a quiet or adults-focused resort.

What guests say

Most loved

Aqua Nick waterpark
Character experiences
Swim-up suites
Family dining variety

Most complained about

High rates and extra costs
Beach and sargassum variability
Noise and high family activity level

From Reddit

Reddit and family-travel discussions generally frame the resort as excellent for kids who love Nickelodeon and waterparks, with recurring caveats about price, extra charges and beach variability.

What’s included

Included

Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
Gourmet Inclusive positioning and Expedia all-inclusive details state all food and beverages are included.
Top-shelf liquorIncluded
Nick Resorts states premium drinks are included.
Room serviceIncluded
Karisma/Lomas descriptions identify 24-hour in-room dining as part of the Gourmet Inclusive experience.
Wi-FiIncluded
Kids' clubIncluded
Club Nick is part of Nickelodeon Place; exact supervised drop-off rules should be confirmed by child age.
Per the resort, not yet verified
Airport transfersIncluded
Expedia lists a free roundtrip airport shuttle.

Not included

Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Náay Spa treatments are available but not verified as included.
Per the resort, not yet verified

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

More resort facts

Rooms and suites: 280

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

8.5 / 10How we score

Value: 7.8 out of 10
Service: 8.5 out of 10
Beach: 7.4 out of 10
Dining: 8.4 out of 10
Rooms: 8.8 out of 10
Pools & Spa: 9.3 out of 10

Confidence is high across the board except value, beach, luxury, wellness, nightlife and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.

Score breakdown, research & sources

The Palmprint file

How we scored Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya

11 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 17, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

hotels · reddit · expedia · karisma · official · resort_map · tripadvisor · travelweekly · costco_travel

The six that set the score

Value7.8

Service8.5

Beach7.4

Dining8.4

Rooms8.8

Pools & Spa9.3

And 5 more we track

Family9.7

Luxury8.3

Wellness8.0

Nightlife7.4

Quiet5.8

Confidence is high across the board except value, beach, luxury, wellness, nightlife and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.

Open a category

Value7.8Medium confidence

High Rate Penalty: 6.5
Included Waterpark: 9.4
Family Entertainment: 9.4
Included Food Beverage: 8.6

Method: Family inclusion value analysisOfficial · Expedia · Hotels.com · TripAdvisor · Costco TravelVerified Jul 17, 2026

Service8.5High confidence

Family Service: 8.6
Staff Friendliness: 8.6
Character Interactions: 8.8
Large Resort Consistency: 7.4

Method: Weighted review analysisTripAdvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com · RedditVerified Jul 17, 2026

Beach7.4Medium confidence

Beachfront: 8.7
Swimmability: 7.3
Sargassum Risk: 6.5
Family Beach Fit: 7.5
Waterpark Mitigation: 9.3

Method: Beach and sargassum analysisOfficial · Expedia · Hotels.com · TripAdvisor · RedditVerified Jul 17, 2026

Dining8.4High confidence

Guest Sentiment: 8.2
Gourmet Inclusive: 8.7
Restaurant Variety: 8.5
Kid Friendly Options: 8.8

Method: Weighted dining analysisOfficial · Karisma · Expedia · Hotels.com · TripAdvisorVerified Jul 17, 2026

Rooms8.8High confidence

All Swim Up: 9.2
Suite Space: 8.8
All Oceanview: 9.0
Themed Suite Options: 8.8

Method: Official inventory and review analysisKarisma · TripAdvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com · PeopleVerified Jul 17, 2026

Pools & Spa9.3High confidence

Aqua Nick: 9.6
Kids Pool: 9.2
Lazy River: 9.3
Swim Up Bars: 8.8
Waterpark Access: 9.6

Method: Waterpark and pool analysisOfficial · Expedia · Hotels.com · Costco Travel · TripAdvisorVerified Jul 17, 2026

Family9.7Very High confidence

Aqua Nick: 9.8
Club Nick: 9.4
Family Suites: 9.2
Kid Friendly Dining: 9.0
Character Experiences: 9.8

Method: Family amenity analysisOfficial · Karisma · Expedia · Hotels.com · Costco Travel · TripAdvisorVerified Jul 17, 2026

Luxury8.3Medium confidence

Spa: 8.0
Food: 8.4
Suite Quality: 8.8
Family Theme Tradeoff: 7.2

Method: Amenity and review analysisKarisma · Expedia · Hotels.com · TripAdvisor · RedditVerified Jul 17, 2026

Wellness8.0Medium confidence

Spa: 8.0
Yoga Pilates: 8.0
Fitness Classes: 8.0
Family Noise Tradeoff: 6.0

Method: Spa and activity analysisExpedia · Hotels.com · Karisma · TripAdvisorVerified Jul 17, 2026

Nightlife7.4Medium confidence

Bars: 7.2
Themed Events: 8.2
Family Evening Shows: 8.0
Adult Nightlife Limit: 6.5

Method: Entertainment inventory analysisOfficial · Expedia · Hotels.com · TripAdvisorVerified Jul 17, 2026

Quiet5.8Medium confidence

Family Energy: 5.0
Waterpark Noise: 5.5
No Adults Only Zone: 5.5
Room Location Mitigation: 6.5

Method: Family activity tradeoff analysisTripAdvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com · RedditVerified Jul 17, 2026

What it does best

Outstanding family and waterpark offering.
All-suite, all-swim-up, all-oceanview concept.
Strong all-inclusive dining and drink coverage.

Where it costs you

High price point.
Beach conditions can vary with sargassum.
Not a quiet or adults-focused resort.

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Room intelligence

Rooms To Avoid: Lower-noise-sensitive rooms near high-traffic family areasThe resort is entertainment-heavy and family-forward; light sleepers should prioritize quieter locations.
Best Value Room: Pad SuiteLikely the value anchor within the all-suite inventory, but current rate spreads should be verified.
Best Room Category: Big Kahuna SuiteBest evidenced premium family category from media and guest references; exact bookable configuration should be checked before completed status.
Best Room Category Family: Swim-Up Oceanfront Double SuiteAll rooms are swim-up and oceanview, making double-bed suites a practical family baseline.

Everything we read on Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya

Hotels Reddit Expedia Karisma Official Resort MapTripadvisorTravelweekly Costco Travel

Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 8.4 / 10

Places to eat: 6
Bars and lounges: 3
Swim-up bars: 2

International · Mexican · Italian · Asian · Mediterranean · Kid-friendly

Official Nick/Karisma pages verify Gourmet Inclusive all-inclusive positioning; Expedia and Hotels.com verify six onsite restaurants, all food and beverages included and two swim-up bars.

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

Do you need dinner reservations at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya?

Official Nick/Karisma pages verify Gourmet Inclusive all-inclusive positioning; Expedia and Hotels.com verify six onsite restaurants, all food and beverages included and two swim-up bars.

Rooms & suites

The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.

Room categories at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
Swim-Up Oceanfront Connecting SuiteBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	Not published	Not published
Swim-Up Pool Deck Level Connecting SuiteBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	Not published	Not published

More room options (6)

Room categories at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
Swim-Up Oceanfront King Suite	Sleeps 5	1 bedroom	Oceanfrontswim-out
Swim-Up Oceanfront Double Suite	Sleeps 5	1 bedroom	Oceanfrontswim-out
Pad Suite	Sleeps 5	1 bedroom	Ocean viewswim-out
Flat Suite	Sleeps 5	1 bedroom	Ocean viewswim-out
Big Kahuna Suite	Sleeps 7	2 bedrooms	Not publishedswim-out
Pineapple Suite	Sleeps 7	2 bedrooms	Not publishedswim-out

Family fit7 in one key is possible in 2 categories · a party of 8 needs two · a true two-bedroom exists

Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

1pool

With waterpark, waterslides

Aqua Nick is the central waterpark experience; Expedia/Hotels.com verify outdoor pool, children's pool, free waterpark access, lazy river and two swim-up bars.

Pools 9.3

The beach itself

7.4beach score · medium confidence

Beachfront Riviera Maya setting, but guest reports and regional conditions make sargassum and water clarity variable.

Moderate water, swimmable most days
Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
Caveat: Sargassum seaweed lands seasonally, raked daily

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Families & group stays

For families

Bringing the kids to Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya

What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.

Kids' club: Program ages 4-12
Supervision & drop-off: Confirm rules and current hours before booking
Babysitting: Available at extra cost
Rooms that fit a family: 6 categories, incl. Swim-Up Oceanfront King Suite, Swim-Up Oceanfront Double Suite
Beach for young swimmers: Entry varies along the beach
Dinner reservations: Needed at some restaurants

Questions parents ask

Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya?: Yes. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Swim-Up Oceanfront King Suite, Swim-Up Oceanfront Double Suite, Pad Suite. The largest stated occupancy is 7. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
Does Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya have a kids' club, and from what age?: Yes. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya lists a kids' club for ages 4-12. Club Nick provides supervised activities for ages 4–12. Aqua Nick and character entertainment offer family activities, but a dedicated program for older teens was not verified in the reviewed official material. Confirm activities for your teenagers before booking. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.

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Weather guide

When to go

Best months: Nov to May

Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Jun to Dec. Hurricane season is real here: about 1 in 6 Octobers sees one pass within 100 miles, most recently Beryl in 2024.

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya by month · average high, rain days, hurricane odds and our verdict
Measure	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average daily high	80°F27°C	81°F27°C	84°F29°C	85°F29°C	87°F31°C	87°F31°C	88°F31°C	88°F31°C	87°F31°C	85°F29°C	84°F29°C	81°F27°C
Rain days	15 days	10 days	15 days	10 days	12 days	19 days	17 days	19 days	20 days	18 days	17 days	17 days
hurricane oddshow often a hurricane passes within 100 miles that month
hurricane odds	under 1 in 10	under 1 in 10	under 1 in 10	under 1 in 10	under 1 in 10	1 in 8	1 in 8	1 in 9	1 in 7	1 in 6	under 1 in 10	under 1 in 10
Verdict	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Wet	Wet	Wet	Wet	Wet	Best	Best

Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.

Odds count the complete years, 1980 to 2025, in which a hurricane passed within about 100 nautical miles of Cancún · Riviera Maya, the nearest point in the NOAA and IBTrACS records to this resort. Two storms in one month still count that year once. How the hurricane belt works

Getting to Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya

Nearest airport: CUN · Cancún International Airport
Approximate transfer: 30 minutes
Transportation: The official Karisma booking page lists free round-trip shared airport shuttle transportation.

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The official Karisma booking page lists free round-trip shared airport shuttle transportation.

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Shared shuttle listed as free in the reviewed direct booking benefits. Ask for a separate quote if you want private transportation.

The property-specific direct booking page includes the shared shuttle in its listed rate benefits. Confirm that your own reservation includes it and obtain flight-submission and airport meeting instructions before travel. A shared shuttle is not a private car; the reviewed page does not establish a departure timetable or a private upgrade fare.

Hotel sources and checked date

Checked October 10, 2026