Complete Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.0 Resort Hotel Walkthrough: Room Designs, Amiibo Guests & Resetti
Island life just got a major upgrade! With the 3.0.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo has introduced the all-new Resort Hotel, a feature that will completely transform how you manage and decorate your island. Whether you’re a returning player or a daily mayor, this update adds exciting new gameplay loops, exclusive items, and even brings back fan-favorite Resetti with a powerful cleanup service.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to unlock the Resort Hotel, make the most of its features, use Resetti’s island cleanup service, and explore tips shared by the community. Plus, we’ll cover everything you need to know about daily rewards, room design mechanics, and collaboration items.
Unlocking the Resort Hotel in ACNH 3.0.0
The first step to enjoying the Resort Hotel is knowing how to unlock it. Not just anyone can open the doors to this luxurious new facility—you’ll need to meet a few key requirements.
Island Star Rating Requirement
To unlock the hotel, your island must have at least a 3-star rating. This ensures that your island is well-developed enough to host tourists. Remember, it’s not necessary to reach 4 or 5 stars—three stars is the minimum.
Kapp’n & KK Slider
Kapp’n must be present on your island, as he’s the one who will help run the hotel. To have him arrive, you also need to have witnessed KK Slider’s first concert on your island. Once these conditions are met, the hotel will start appearing at your island pier.
Isabelle Announcement
Once your island meets the requirements, Isabelle will announce that the Resort Hotel is opening. The first step is designing a room for Leel Lani, which officially activates the hotel’s features.
How the Resort Hotel Works
Once unlocked, the Resort Hotel introduces a new gameplay loop that blends creativity with rewards.
Room Design Mechanics
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You can design up to 2 rooms per day.
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A total of 8 rooms must be designed to unlock the full hotel catalog and VIP suite.
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After designing all 8 rooms, you gain the ability to customize previously designed rooms and unlock the amiibo scanner for special guests.
Hotel Currency & Rewards
Completing room designs and fulfilling DIY requests earns you Hotel Tickets. These can be exchanged for exclusive furniture, items, and collaboration-themed rewards.
Collaboration Highlights Include:
| Collaboration | How to Unlock | Key Items & Features |
|---|---|---|
| Zelda | Scan compatible Zelda amiibo | Master Sword, Heart Container, Tulin/Mineru villagers |
| Splatoon | Scan Splatoon amiibo | Splatoon furniture, outfits, Cece/Viché villagers |
| LEGO® | Order from Nook Shopping | LEGO-themed furniture & outfits |
| Nintendo Classics | Boost Resort Hotel brand recognition | Retro consoles, toys, playable classic games |
Additionally, Super Mario Bros. and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp items are now permanently available via Nook Shopping.
Resetti & Island Cleanup Service
Another exciting feature introduced in 3.0.0 is Resetti’s cleanup service, allowing players to declutter their islands efficiently.
How to Unlock Resetti
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Island must have at least a 3-star rating.
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You will receive a letter from Resetti signaling his arrival.
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Resetti will wander outdoors anywhere on your island, so keep an eye out!
Using the Cleanup Service
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Costs 60,000 Bells per use.
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Can clear entire island areas or selected regions of items, flowers, and custom designs.
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After the first encounter, you can summon him anytime via Isabelle at Resident Services, making future cleanups convenient.
Daily Hotel & Gameplay Tips
To get the most out of the Resort Hotel:
Maximize Rewards
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Focus on designing rooms daily to unlock new items and VIP suite access.
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Use the VIP suite to invite special characters or any villager of your choice.
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Scan amiibo figures to unlock extra guests and exclusive items.
Decorating Strategy
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Theme rooms creatively: Seaside, Cozy, Retro, or even crossover-inspired designs.
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Dress mannequins in the hotel lobby to set the “island vibe” and influence guest aesthetics.
Workflow Tips
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Organize materials in home storage for easier bulk crafting.
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Track room completion in the NookPhone to plan daily tasks efficiently.
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Plan DIYs around hotel requests to maximize Hotel Ticket rewards.
Community Tips & Player Insights
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Many players report the hotel appears within a day or two after hitting 3-star rating and having Kapp’n arrive.
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Resetti may take time to spawn; check letters and revisit outdoor areas regularly.
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Community forums, Reddit, and Discord are great resources to share tips, tricks, and room design inspiration.
Key Takeaways
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Hotel unlock = 3-star island + Kapp’n + KK Slider first concert.
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Fully unlock by designing 8 guest rooms.
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Resetti = 3-star island + letter; summon anytime via Isabelle.
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Daily design and crafting = max rewards & exclusive items.
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