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The 'Slime of Your Life' at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya

Water park and swim-up oceanfront suites creates an all-inclusive family vacation to remember

By Veronica Leon Editor, Publisher Macaroni KID Scottsdale July 5, 2022

Did you say SLIME of your life? Macaroni KID publishers were recently invited to Cancun, Mexico, to experience Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya, and I‘m excited to share with you what I experienced during my time there!

I started with a 30-minute ride from the airport to this all-inclusive, five-star luxury all-suite resort with rooms featuring character-theme decor, and entertainment on an all-inclusive beachfront property surrounded by lush tropical land.  


Thanks to Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya for hosting Macaroni KID publishers on our amazing 2022 trip. We very much appreciate how thoughtful, kind, and gracious our hosts were during our stay! 



















An amazing beachfront escape for the entire family

Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya hosts 280 oceanfront swim-up suites (including four penthouses), Aqua Nick® (one of the area’s largest waterparks), and everything you need to have the SLIME of your life. It’s the perfect spot to hang out with your favorite Nickelodeon characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, the PAW Patrol, Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more!





Aqua Nick®

As soon as we arrived the fun began! We loved the 6 acres of lush tropical gardens and the adventure and lazy rivers. It all combines to create one EPIC experience! 

Aqua Nick is Nickelodeon's themed water park that is fun for the whole family. As resort guests, we enjoyed complimentary unlimited access during our stay. (Outside guests can purchase a day pass.) 

Inside the majestic Mayan-inspired entrance to this wondrous water haven you'll find 20 wild slides and two lazy rivers. The younger kids will enjoy Paw Patrol Adventure Bay, while the teens and tweens will love the Soak Summit Main Tower with slides. There's also incredible views of the Caribbean Sea. 

Interactive resort fun!

Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya is the hub for character meet and greets, character dinners, and dance parties. Interactive events, including a Nickelodeon game show and the chance to get slimed on the resort’s Main Stage, are part of the daily programming. 

If you happen to miss a Breakfast Character experience or miss scheduling your private Slime Time, don't worry! Check the resort app for character photo opps meet and greet or experience Slime Time at Aqua Nick water park.


Dining options

The all-inclusive resort has a variety of sit-down and a la carte dining options suited for everyone in the family. Along with 24-hour in-room dining that’s quick and amazing, Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya has a number of themed dining experiences and beautiful food display restaurants:

  • Good Burger, a retro burger joint inspired by the Nickelodeon movie of the same name. 
  • Piazza, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-themed pizza restaurant.
  • Yacht Club, a nautical-themed restaurant with beachfront ocean views.
  • Le Spatula, a SpongeBob-inspired space with buffet-style dining.
  • Nick Bistro, overlooking the Aqua Nick water park.
  • Bikini Bottom, another SpongeBob-themed spot where you can get quick bites and drinks
  • Snick Lounge, a space for mingling, arcade games, and live entertainment 


You won't run out of things to do!

Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya provides endless activities for all. The Aqua Nick water park and Nickelodeon entertainment are the main attractions, especially for kids. You can also find a kids club for little ones, Snick Lounge for older kids, and a full-service spa for some relaxing adult time. You can utilize the resort downloadable app which shows you all of the day's scheduled activities, including evening shows. 

I made time to relax, refresh and recharge with a Naay Spa massage and a facial treatment. Naay Spa is an oasis of pure relaxation, a retreat after the adventures I experienced within the resort. Naay Spa is an inspired Mayan experience with an impressive menu of traditional and alternative spa therapies. A heavenly pampering day!


Reserve your spot at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya

Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya is non-stop fun for everyone. Teens can make a splash on the thrilling slides at Aqua Nick, parents can reminisce on classic Nickelodeon shows at bars and lounges, and kids can watch their favorite Nickelodeon characters come to life all around the resort. Book your stay now!

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