EVERYTHING You Need To Know About The Nickelodeon Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico! FULL TOUR! (2022)

[@Moolacious]

Just wanted to follow up on this video. We made reservations for this resort last year, visited the resort in early September 2022 (so technically off season) and only watched this video 48 hours before leaving to mexico. Everything shown and told is pretty close to our experience. We had the same kind of room layout shown in the video. Same floor just 2 rooms over. Room was amazing, very clean, beds were comfortable except for the pull out couch bed which was more like springs. Mini bar looked exactly the same and they stocked it every day for us. Room side pool wasn't "cold" for us but that's personal opinion. Only issue we had with our room was the sliding back door. It takes a hulk to open and close that door. Also note, the pool connected to the rooms also connects to some of the other rooms on your floor. So its more of a semi personal pool. As a whole, the resort is very clean, great staff and mostly bi lingual. Yes it is all inclusive but plz tip a little something to staff. You'll thank me later especially if you're tipping in USD. We ate at almost all the restaurants except for the yacht club. Ran out of time. Video is right on the Italian joint. Save your carbs/ points or whatever system you use for something else. The aqua Nick pizza was better. Bikini bottom has probably the best food on premises but like video said, weird times of operation. Good burger was just mid range. The bistro is best if you like seafood but still has some turf food. The spatula place is great cuz not only does it do breakfast but also has some brunch items as well. It also has full liquor bar. If you have picky eaters, bistro, bikini bottom and good burger are your best bets. They will cook off menu to get the kids fed. The beach is ok for your pictures and a way to say you had your foot in the ocean but it's almost unusable. Seaweed and rocks right at the edge. The swim up bars are very nice. Top shelf liquor and no judgements on how many you order lol. Water park is nice but with its size, you'll spend maybe 4 to 6 hours there and will wanna dip out. It's not the smallest nor the biggest park and you can only go down the same slides and bake in the sun for so long. The kid sections of aqua nick are very safe with lots of lifeguards but the adult slides are a bit sketchy. Ride at your own risk for sure on them. As for transportation, we always had a sprinter van either waiting or only a 2 min wait. It's Mexico driving for sure so hold on to something lol but the vans were very comfortable. As for logistics, the front staff make sure before you even get to your room that all your travel arrangements to and from the resort and airport are done. You can arrange private transportation but don't fall for the taxi people outside the airport. They will try to trick tourist. The Lomas group is amazing and even have a tiny office on the resort itself for convience. White and teal shirts, not hard to miss. Make sure to tip those drivers. They even gave us beer in the vans to and from the airport lol. Overall, what you see in the video is what you should expect when you get there. As of this comment, this video was about 5 to 6 months old from when we went and looks basically the same.

[@nine7travel]

Thank you for the follow up! Great comment. 🤝

[@Moolacious]

@@nine7travel NP. It really is a great resort and good review on your part. Ya its got the Nickelodeon "tax" but worth it. I also love the spongebob comment you made for the Italian joint. "O brother, this guy stinks!" Lol

[@antonbee3724]

When you say top shelf....what was the best tequila ?

[@nine7travel]

@@antonbee3724 Clase Azul was prob the best one I saw available.

[@antonbee3724]

@@nine7travel was clase included in "all inclusive" or extra fee?

[@leelovely2894]

This video was EXTREMELY helpful and informative. You have no idea how grateful I am for this video. 🥰

[@nine7travel]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@caseycowart9774]

The restaurant part just saved me a lottttt of time thanks so much!! Very informative

[@nine7travel]

Glad we could help!

[@soyongsoung7736]

WOW! Great video with lots of information. This helps us planning our vacation. Thank you

[@nine7travel]

Glad we could help! Have a great time!

[@BrianDawe]

Awesome video! I’ll be at the snick lounge getting hammered while the wife and kids enjoy the rest of the resort

[@huuboomen4]

😂

[@Broxty]

What a father...

[@NSDrowned]

Now this is how you do a review!

[@nine7travel]

Thank you!

[@DJdLux407]

Suppose to go this summer, can’t wait

[@johnbro9491]

Great video, keep them coming!

[@talisharedmon4239]

Great job!! Quick and your voice wasn’t annoying lol!! I would watch your reviews on anything

[@nine7travel]

Thank you!!

[@angelol.5097]

Looks like a great time, but having to take that transportation is a deal breaker for me. Glad I watched. Awesome video. 👍🏼

[@danibizzle569]

Me too

[@Moolacious]

I've been there. Don't let that be a deal breaker. They mostly use big sprinter vans. It's no more then a 2 min drive to different parts of the resort. Very comfortable and A.C. is blasting which is nice in that weather.

[@nine7travel]

See @moolacious comment!

[@bcizle1]

The drive is literally like 2-3 minutes I was just there last week

[@annad9595]

This video was AMAZING!!!!! We are so excited for our upcoming trip. I do want to ask which app did you download to see everything the resort has to offer?

[@nine7travel]

Its the 'Karisma Hotels & Resorts' app!

[@A-Productions]

Thank you so much! I really needed this video! Really detailed and informative!

[@nine7travel]

Thank you for watching!

[@jigar2582]

hey we r going in first week of january and we have a one person who is gluten free and two people are vegan. so are the restaurants accommodate special requests.

[@nine7travel]

Vegas yes, not sure about Gluten Free but I wouldn't doubt it! They are very accommodating

[@adnanhajdarpasic5019]

Off course they make you go through the Store hahahah to spend your money haha. Awsome video buddy

[@nine7travel]

Thank you and yes it’s very strategic!

[@naturallyembraced]

Great video ! Very informative! Thank you !

[@nine7travel]

Thank you for watching!

[@Murphysince1990]

This location looks way better then the Florida one! Very cool

[@nine7travel]

Yeah its wayyyy different

[@violetv89]

Theres one in florida?

[@mr.figureinspecter4648]

@@violetv89was…

[@loganhickey]

Very well presented video. Thank you!

[@nine7travel]

Thank you for watching!

[@susancayro6530]

Very informative video! thanks for sharing, it really helps us to decide next vacations.

[@nine7travel]

Thanks for watching!

[@daphdoe4458]

I think it’s so cool that the room key is on your wrist.

[@nine7travel]

It’s very convenient!

[@jodre2007]

Love love your video!!! Very well done and very informative!!! Thank you!

[@nine7travel]

Thanks for watching!

[@nainnani7620]

I'm going here for my birthday and I'm pumped to go

[@nine7travel]

Have a great time!

[@Ash-jk]

Thank you for this video I need this kind of info for me and my family thinking that maybe we can go over there during summer 👍

[@nine7travel]

Glad to have helped! It’s a great time but you don’t really need more than about 3 days!

[@JenniferSnellgrove]

Fantastic overview! Would you recommend for teenagers (15 and 19 yr old)?

[@nine7travel]

Thank you! I would say theming wise I could see how they would think it's a bit 'uncool' but amenities wise it's awesome! The waterpark has thrill rides and they can eat at any of the buffets or quick service stands at any time they like.

[@lilianarodriguez6378]

Hi thank you for the video! Do you know the height restrictions for Aqua Nick, traveling with younger kids that like slides so want to know.

[@ashervilar3146]

I know SpongeBob is not for kids but I liked the tour

[@nine7travel]

It’s a really nice place! Thanks for watching!

[@gecko2738]

I don't want you to go to the sponge bob resort

[@stevenschindler8342]

Great video man! Please tell me this. I have knee issues and going up and down stairs is a problem with me. Does this resort have facilities in place (elevators, ramps, golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (ie: from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Thanks so much, Steve S.

[@nine7travel]

Yes it is fully accessible!

[@RangersLegacy]

Wow, Mexico is becoming a first world country with this type of things...

[@nine7travel]

Ha! Apparently its not the most popular place with the locals as they do not offer local discounts at least when we went when it first opened.

[@SlayNetwork]

bucket list contender

[@nine7travel]

Its a great time!

[@BibleWithDaniel]

Great video! God bless

[@Red_right_hand1]

Great video bro thx

[@nine7travel]

Thanks for watching!

[@sukievolg]

Loved the realness of the video ..

[@nine7travel]

Thank you for watching!

[@Ale-hu8yo]

Absolutely insane video!

[@nine7travel]

Thank you!

[@robertajacaranda923]

Excelent review! Congrats!

[@nine7travel]

Thank you for watching!

[@snorkymn]

Great Video. 3 questions.. You mentioned you had to take the transportation between lobby and hotel and hotel and aqua nick. Can you not walk if you wanted to? My wife and I like to walk and do quite a bit. Also, was the food at the Piazza Tavola just that bad? The pizza and spaghetti looked ok.. even the odd shaped tomatoes in the salad. Also, you seem close to Generations/Casitas and El Dorado Royale. Were you allowed to visit those at all for meals? Or even to walk over and look around? Seems just down the beach, or even maybe on same road?

[@nine7travel]

Thanks for the compliment! You CAN walk if you choose but it is quite a distance, well over a mile one-way. Piazza Tavola was not ideal. Assuming you mean the Eggplant you saw, it was very bland. I mean if you've got the time you might as well but if you're crunched I wouldn't put it at the top of the list at all. We did not leave the hotel grounds at all for our trip!

[@simplynay232]

I would take the whole donut wall for sure lol

[@nine7travel]

[@nobodynobody1235]

I heard a lot about tipping. May I know did you tip the people working there or servicing you? If yes, how much is the rule of thumb?

[@nine7travel]

We usually tipped about 5 or 10 pesos for our dinner service and everyone was always very appreciative as it's not really required! If we spent the day out at the pool having drinks and the server took care of us would be give them 20!

[@koreanature]

Wow, Hello my friend.. All the best to your channel and hope you have a wonderful day

[@kaleamrazak7861]

Great video - thank you

[@Kingofthepeople]

I like Nickelodeon hotel especially I love Mexico.🇲🇽❤

[@nine7travel]

This is in Mexico! The FL location has long been closed.

[@Kingofthepeople]

@@nine7travel For real? Oh man I didn't know besides I love Mexico.

[@cynthiacherry5493]

Question does the van have wheelchair ramp and is the food free in the restaurant

[@nine7travel]

Yes they have accessible vehicles if needed! And yes, all the food is all-inclusive!

[@audreybriscoe8340]

Great video! Do you know the height requirements for the water slides? I can't find that information anywhere. Also, is the pool water warm at aquanick or the first floor pool at the hotel? I know you said the balcony pool was cold. thanks again

[@nine7travel]

Hello there! Unfortunately I do not know the specific height requirements but if I had to guess off visual memory it was very similar to the US in nothing was taller than 48 inches. Aqua Nick water was much better than the balcony. First floor pool was also much warmer as it usually gets a bit more sunlight than the balcony.

[@gecko2738]

While no specific body height is required, it is recommended to avoid going on the slides if your p,enis is more then 5 inches. This is because your pe,nis may get caught on something and it could tare off.

[@mrs.katreed4762]

Great Video. thanks.

[@nine7travel]

Thanks for watching!

[@dlgold]

Any info on children services? Daycare, camp, etc? Age restrictions? Thanks. My boys are 3&5.

[@nine7travel]

They do offer child services but I am not sure of the age range!

[@cuong5985]

Hi, i heard they offer free airport shuttle at cancun airport, where do you find them after getting out of the airport, thanks

[@nine7travel]

Yes they do! Be sure you contact the hotel and give them all your information so they can set up the travel for you. You will make your way through the airport, past all the rental car companies and look for the 'Loomas Travel' person outside. Its a very hectic scene out there so just be looking for their sign because EVERYBODY will be trying to give you a ride.

[@cuong5985]

@@nine7travel thanks, i know i just came back from cancun in April, it crazy out there.

[@pm3262]

Thank you.

[@nine7travel]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@ExpeditionGenao]

Which room do I book if i wanted to stay on the bottom level for the swim out room, i want easy access to the swim up bar 🍺

[@nine7travel]

I am not certain but I think you want a 'pool level' room or it might be called 'swim up'. We were on the 2nd floor so I am not positive!

[@ExpeditionGenao]

@@nine7travel ok, thanks for the quick reply, appreciate it and great vlog!

[@nine7travel]

@@ExpeditionGenao Thanks for watching!

[@sanjanapatil8607]

Subbed. Great details.

[@nine7travel]

Thank you!

[@jacquelinechambers333]

do you think this resort would be enjoyable for preteens???

[@jacquelinechambers333]

great video BTW :)

[@nine7travel]

Very much so! Our son was 10 when we went and he had a blast!

[@eduardolizarraga6789]

I’m going in October maybe I hope I have a lot of fun and I’ve never been to Cancun and here

[@nine7travel]

Thanks for watching and have a great trip!

[@eduardolizarraga6789]

Thanks 😊

[@by.nay.a.1]

I went to the one in Punta Cana, I would love to check out the one in Mexico

[@nine7travel]

We talked to a bunch of people who had been there and they said this one was much better and larger! For sure worth checking out!

[@daniellepilgrim7631]

Was the liquor drinks free with the all inclusive?

[@nine7travel]

Yes they were including top shelf!

[@Tykoon25]

When i look it up to book it, it say about 7k per night? Does that sound right? Or what does it typically cost

[@nine7travel]

$7k/night seems a little high. We stayed 4 nights for about that much. (Family of 4)

[@Tykoon25]

@@nine7travel 3500 a night or 3500 for 4 nights?

[@nine7travel]

@@Tykoon25 The same room featured in this video right now is going for about $975/night. "Swim-Up Oceanfront King Suite"

[@bluediamond10x]

whats the name of the app

[@nine7travel]

When we were there it was "Karisma Resorts" or something along those lines I can't remember exactly!

[@begevt]

So you mean to tell me... that there's no Krusty Krab restaurant!??!

[@nine7travel]

COMPLETELY agree. There is artwork everywhere for it but no actual restaurant. Ball dropped!

[@begevt]

@@nine7travel wow... that seems like the most OBV choice for something like this! Anyway, I wanna take my niece but I'm more excited for ME! 😆

[@gecko2738]

Well there was supposed to be a restaurant based on "It's Pony", the gimickw ould be the horse character would erect his p,enis and squirter ketchup and mustard on your food. Sadly this was scrapped before building began as the show got cancelled.

[@ashley-mariefernandez65]

I know! We recently went and my hubby asked them why! They said it would be a lot of pressure to have things exact and perfect to look just as the show (food wise) so they didn't do it. I think they should and also have a chum bucket across the way lol 😂

[@nicolleparker200]

Great review! I'm going in August definitely nervous bc I read a lot of bad reviews but I couldn't convince my family to go anywhere else after I showed this place. I was wondering do they offer any excursions off the resort? Thanks for any information

[@virginialeonor1144]

Most hotels in Punta Cana do

[@nicolleparker200]

@@virginialeonor1144 thank you. I'm going to the one in Mexico though not DR but hopefully it's the same

[@daisycabrera415]

@@nicolleparker200 omg us tooo the reviews are bad 😟 we don't know we should plan there

[@nicolleparker200]

@@daisycabrera415 yes I kept trying to tell my husband the reviews were bad I'm really bummed that we can't even go on the beach. He is just a big kid so he doesn't care but I wanted to enjoy this place as much as possible and hope our kids won't be bummed. I can't seem to get an answer about excursions or anything from any of the other reviews I have watched. Seems like this place is just very overpriced and underwhelming but I'm going to try to be happy about it. At the very least I can open our room balcony door and swim out to the bar.

[@nine7travel]

Yes they do offer excursions but we used a 3rd party company that picked us up right at the resort and took us out to Isla Mujeres! It’s in our Shorts if you want to take a look!

[@hawkinsdj99]

Do all the guests have to wear masks? or was it just all the staff?

[@nine7travel]

When we went in March of 2022, they were only required for guests when walking the buffet lines. Besides that they were not required. All staff did wear masks.

[@Kuzakistheone]

Hi thank you for making this! You didn't mention the kids club. How is it?

[@nine7travel]

Hello there! We actually did not utilize the kids club (Club Nick) personally but if you pause it at 26:02 and you're looking at 'Plaza Orange', the kids club is going to be to the left right there, which is right below the Nick Bistro buffet at Aqua Nick. It offers just fun activities like character related Arts & Crafts, little cooking classes, etc. I'm pretty sure you can also check your child in/out of Club Nick if you scheduled a massage or something like that for yourself.

[@Asiplefurcorn]

In Midwinter break of 2025 I am take JetBlue to John F Kennedy International Airport(JFK) with a stop in Miami International Airport(MIA) to Areoporte international de Cancun(CUN) I will do a video in my KZbin channel super poke dude(SPD) final plane 2

[@nine7travel]

3 amazing stops! We have a ton of NYC content on our TikTok page!

[@felishacordova5750]

Who remembers fgteev came here

[@celestemarquez6867]

What are the prices

[@nine7travel]

It’s pricey. About ~$900/night but that’s all inclusive.

[@SketchBud]

I must say, Nickelodeon made a wise choice partnering with Punta Cana than how the partnership with Holiday Inn did.

[@nine7travel]

This is a newer resort than Punta Cana! This is in Mexico!

[@nine7travel]

They’ve partnered with Karisma Hotels who own a variety of all inclusive resorts. One actually neighboring the Nick Resort in this video!

[@SketchBud]

@@nine7travel Yeah, exactly. Still, my point is that Nick has learned thier mistakes after the fiaso with Holiday Inn. At least according to Defunctland.

[@nine7travel]

@@SketchBud For sure! I watched that too. Template of what NOT to do but you can tell they spliced in a couple things here and there.

[@sabrinapoole9052]

If you don't mind me asking how much was the trip

[@nine7travel]

Roughly $6k all in all. Airfare from FL, transportation to and from hotel, and 4 night stay.

[@sabrinapoole9052]

Ok Thank You so much ❣️

[@nicolasfrancolife8476]

Do they check bracelets once your inside resort? Like to go to gift shops or restaurants inside for pictures and tour around.I bought one day pass for waterpark for next week but i know those features are not included.

[@nine7travel]

No they do not! You can tour the whole resort really. The wristbands are only scanned to enter the Waterpark area/building and then to get into a room. Besides that they are not checked to ride a tram, enter restaurants, or anything like that.

[@gecko2738]

Yes they do, you must keep the bracelet on at all times. If you go to any of the water attractions you must keep the breclet on, if you have se'x you must keep the breclet on your di ck.

[@Cody_gives]

8:58 That’s Lincoln loud not fairly odd parents

[@nine7travel]

Whoops!

[@cameroncooper5309]

Do you remember what room you reserved ?

[@nine7travel]

"Swim-Up Oceanfront King Suite"

[@theheroneededwillette6964]

Kinda wish there was the kind of stuff they had at the old Nick hotel. Also, it just be a me thing, but considering the families that would probably fly out there from the states just to do the hotel. I feel like they could have more American food opinions in the buffets. Sorry to say, but not everyone is into Mexican food, especially when it comes to kids. Sorry, I guess I just kind of miss the one in Florida. It was so much fun. Now the only place you can go to a Nick hotel is all the way in Mexico. I mean good for them and it’s certainly a bigger resort, but it still feels like they didn’t have to give the Florida one to holiday inn or whatever.

[@nine7travel]

There were a lot of people from the bordering states there! Lots of people from Texas.

[@theheroneededwillette6964]

@@nine7travel well that’s good, still my argument for having additional food options is valid.

[@nessandoval]

Thanks for the video... one question... de pools are climated?

[@nine7travel]

Thanks for watching! The pools at the waterpark are heated, the balcony pools and the pools you see at the rooms are NOT and do in fact get a bit chilly.

[@adannaya1]

Is the is a all inclusive resort?

[@nine7travel]

Yes it is!

[@kingvegeta9]

How many nights did you stay? How many nights worth staying?

[@nine7travel]

We stayed 4 nights which was enough time to experience all the restaurants. Once you've seen the watermark and the theatre show you start to run out of things to do. I would say no more than 3-4 nights max.

[@ballet1996xy]

So nice

[@Chubis1969]

Is this resort good for 12 yo?

[@nine7travel]

I would say so! They have a teen area for them which was one of the only places I didn’t film.

[@ashantaewashington8216]

Is the Starbucks included in the All inclusivity?

[@nine7travel]

It is not and the operating time of said Starbucks when we were there was very strange. I never saw it open! Not sure if it was unfinished or what.

[@susanessert9306]

What was the beach area like?

[@nine7travel]

We actually never made it down to the beach but heard it was usually covered in seaweed, there’s also a lot of rocks in water that the hotel put in case of a storm so you can’t really swim too far out either. If you look at 05:22 you can kind of see it.

[@stephaniepoe4046]

​@@nine7travel did you feel bummed about there not being a good beach? I'm loving everything! but I'm not sold yet because of the lack of beach I'd expect to visit in cancun. what do you think?

[@superperc.3mil]

the only thing that bothers me is that its so modern, im grown and all but id want it to look very creative and kid friendly

[@nine7travel]

It is very kid friendly looking! Tons of bright colors and stuff but yes quite modern.

[@mefakeoaturuks7405]

I saw this place from far away the taxi guy said you can stay in spingebobs house

[@nine7travel]

They do in fact have Pineapple Suites we just didn’t stay in one. They are the most expensive rooms on property!

[@mefakeoaturuks7405]

@@nine7travel thank you

[@eliinunez7441]

6k-7k Dollars right.?? 😊 $900 dollars the night.??

[@nine7travel]

Yes that is about right!

[@timmyjohnson293]

Go to Nickelodeon punta cana Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

[@nine7travel]

Haven't been but heard from other travelers on our trip that Riviera Maya is a BIG improvement over Punta Cana!

[@timmyjohnson293]

@@nine7travel punta cana small doesn’t have a lot thing just like Nickelodeon resort riviera maya new grand opening last year on August 2 2021 in Mexico 🇲🇽

[@gecko2738]

I heard they have a statue that shoes catalog urinating with their p,enis sticking out

[@keneshairons4793]

Only Mexicans food any Jamaica 🇯🇲 foods

[@nine7travel]

We did not see any Jamaican food!

[@kingiaunicorn7571]

ohh

[@nine7travel]

Indeed!

[@josiahsausomeadventures]

I hope my mom takes me there one day.

[@destinyberry3518]

Is that the pillows

[@nine7travel]

Where? In the room? Yes!

[@destinyberry3518]

Yeah that's what I meant

[@nine7travel]

@@destinyberry3518 they’re amazing!

[@redahlia6729]

Is The food free

[@nine7travel]

It’s an all-inclusive resort so the food is included in the price of your stay!

[@gecko2738]

Only the food that's also considered pleasure toys like egg plant, tomatoes, strawberries etc. Bascially anything you can use as a s,ex toy.

[@creative8d14]

This is a nickelodeon hotel Not a sponge bob hotel

[@nine7travel]

Ok!

[@NobleWolf33]

Wtf Mexico??? Why Mexico??? 😂 I’m so shook

[@RangersLegacy]

You thought Mexico was a third world country hahaha

[@stephaniecrosthwaite5644]

@@RangersLegacy right, what a clown

[@nine7travel]

Land was probably really cheap and the surrounding beaches and water is GORGEOUS.

[@TommyGunner86]

why aren't you allowed to walk around? feels very american to haver to drive averywhere.

[@nine7travel]

You are able to walk. It’s about 10-15 mins if you wanted to skip the tram but there really isn’t anything to look at on the walk. It’s just a jungle!

[@noneya972]

Too bad it's in Mexico. Not down to get kidnapped or killed.

[@nine7travel]

Resort itself is extremely safe.

[@noneya972]

@@nine7travel I don't believe it. They are killing lots of tourists. I'm good.

[@RangersLegacy]

​@@noneya972 where are you from? If you are American you should not say that cause the US has a lot of mass shootings, you can't even go to Walmart cause you think something will happen.

[@eliinunez7441]

Stfu 😂😂 USA has a lot of mass shootings! Kidnapped or killed could happen anywhere men…. 😅

[@ashantaewashington8216]

Is the Starbucks included in the All inclusivity?

[@nine7travel]

It is NOT.