Mandarina
Eco-luxury jungle resort meets dramatic architecture. Think open-concept interiors with floor-to-ceiling windows, Cumaru wood shutters, outdoor soaking tubs, and wildlife that will absolutely wake you up at night. The vibe is well-traveled and wellness-forward, not glitzy or party-centric.
Book Carao at least a day in advance — it's the most in-demand restaurant and fills up fast
Why It Matters
Holds Three MICHELIN Keys for two consecutive years (2024–2025) and appeared on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2025. Named #1 hotel in North America and #8 in the world on the World's 50 Best Hotels. It's one of the last remaining beachfront tropical rainforests in Mexico, and the property was built around the trees — if a tree had to be moved, it was replanted.
An hour north of Puerto Vallarta, One&Only Mandarina sits on 80 acres of coastal rainforest above the Pacific on the Riviera Nayarit. All 105 accommodations — ranging from treehouses perched 12 meters above the jungle floor to clifftop villas — are standalone structures with private plunge pools and dedicated butler service. The whole place is designed by Rick Joy Architects using local, sustainable materials, and it genuinely feels like the jungle is the design brief, not just the backdrop.
Where You'll Stay
12 room types available
Cliff Villa
Standalone clifftop villa with private pool, large outdoor terrace, and butler service. Top recommendation for families with young kids — the ground-level layout is safer than the treehouses (which suit guests 10+). Good mix of privacy and access to the Alma pool area.
KingOcean Cliff Villa
Mountaintop villa with spectacular Pacific Ocean views. Slightly more spacious than the base Cliff Villa, covering 83–86 square meters.
King · 85 sqmOcean Treehouse
Same perched-in-the-canopy concept as the Ridge Treehouse but with Pacific Ocean views in the distance. Still 39 feet above the jungle floor with a private pool. Worth the upgrade from base Ridge if you want to wake up to water on the horizon.
KingPanoramic Ocean Treehouse
Set higher up in the resort, this treehouse delivers 180-degree close-up Pacific Ocean views — the kind where you can hear the waves while brewing coffee on your balcony at dawn. Reviewers consistently pick this over the base Ocean Treehouse. Villa 210 is the one people mention most.
KingSignature Villa 01 (Private Home)
An eight-bedroom grand villa spread across four buildings on the tropical hillside. Lush garden, sun-dappled deck, infinity pool, firepit, Jacuzzis, chef's kitchen, wine cellar, BBQ, cinema, games room, and a full gym with sports pool. Designed for multi-generational groups and large families. Built for up to 28 guests.
8 bedroomsTreehouse (Ridge Treehouse)
The entry-level treehouse perched 12 meters above the jungle floor. One bedroom with rainforest views, floor-to-ceiling windows, private plunge pool, outdoor soaking tub, and dedicated butler service. Cumaru wood shutters let the breeze in while keeping it feeling like a proper sanctuary rather than a campsite.
KingVilla Banderas
Two-bedroom villa spanning 210 sqm / 2,256 sqft — ideal for families or friend groups. Available in rainforest or ocean view configurations. Contemporary indoor-outdoor spaces, airy decks, and a private pool. The queen sofa bed in the second room means it sleeps families with two younger kids comfortably.
King + Queen sofa bed + 2 Queens · 210 sqmVilla Cumaru
One-bedroom clifftop villa named after the prized local hardwood tree. Open-air terrace frames nothing but emerald jungle and ocean. Quiet and secluded, built for couples who want space without going full multi-bedroom.
KingVilla Jaguar
Two-bedroom villa with both mountain and ocean views, sleeping up to seven guests. Private pool, living and dining room, kitchenette, outdoor BBQ terrace, and butler service.
2 bedroomsVilla One
The flagship villa at Mandarina — a two-story, three-bedroom showpiece with a sunken outdoor living room, private cinema, wine cellar, game room, spa, gym, and an infinity pool overlooking the Pacific. Sleeps up to eight. The most photographed villa at the resort and the one One&Only showcases at every property worldwide.
3 bedroomsVilla Pacifico
An ocean-inspired two-bedroom villa with over 3,600 square feet of clifftop space. Two private pools, a jacuzzi, a full-screen cinema, outdoor dining terrace with BBQ grill, and butler service. Up to eight guests.
2 bedroomsVilla Tortuga
Ocean-facing two-bedroom villa modeled on Mexico's traditional open-air hacienda. Two bedrooms sleep up to eight including children. Over 2,800 square feet of cliff-top living with a private pool, dining terrace, kitchenette, and butler service.
2 bedrooms · 260 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A 10-hole short golf course featuring replicas of iconic holes from Augusta National, Pebble Beach, Royal Melbourne, and Pine Valley. Scheduled for completion by end of 2024.
Two synthetic grass tennis courts, two Har-Tru tennis courts, two pickleball courts, and a half-court basketball court at the Mandarina Experiences area (Lux Tennis Sports Courts).
Hands-on workshops including taco-making, coffee crafting, and other regional cooking techniques.
Offshore excursions to watch humpback whales during the December–March season. Also covers marine life around the volcanic reefs.
Miles of nature trails connecting the resort to rainforest, flatlands, and neighboring beaches. Guided ecological treasure hunts depart from The Outpost.
A massive 42,000–85,000 sq ft club exclusively for children ages 4–11. Includes a live butterfly sanctuary, jungle treehouses with hanging bridges, outdoor amphitheater, cinema, game room, nature trails, insect cabin, nursery, and sandpit. Complimentary for kids 4–11; additional programming available for ages 12+. Treehouses at the resort suit ages 10+ due to the elevated design.
A guided hike through the Mandarina rainforest to visit La Abuela, a 253-year-old tree. The journey includes rest stops with cool towels, electrolyte water, and fresh fruit. Also passes through the native Higuera Blanca forest.
Full polo and equestrian facility on the Mandarina Flatlands. Guests can tour the stables, take horseback rides (English saddles, both in the arena and out on the polo field), and watch polo matches. Polo lessons available. Periodic foal sightings too.
Beach equipment at Jetty Beach Club includes kayaks, surfboards, and bodyboards for the swimmable bay. Snorkeling around the volcanic reefs offshore. The Jetty also has a wooden diving platform for jumping into the ocean.
Guided tasting sessions with a staff expert walking guests through the finer points of tequila and mezcal.
Zipline through the jungle canopy — available for guests ages 7 and up. Also includes an obstacle trail. Located at the Mandarina Experiences area (The Outpost).
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A second, more open-air beach club on a 1.6km stretch of pristine beach. Great for surfers. Not swimmable due to strong currents. Hosts the Allora Italian restaurant and pool. Breezier than Jetty.
Jetty Beach Club sits in a calm, protected bay. Complimentary beach cabanas, sun loungers, and umbrellas. Swimmable on most days, though currents can be strong. Beach shuttle available.
Salón Papelillo indoor ballroom seats up to 120 banquet-style or 180 cocktail-standing, with an adjacent courtyard. Boardroom with spacious terrace also available.
Every guest is assigned a dedicated butler and assistant butler for the duration of their stay. All communication handled via WhatsApp or in-room telephone.
Full American buffet breakfast daily from 7:00am to 11:30am at Alma (and Carao from 9am). Each booking includes complimentary breakfast.
State-of-the-art gym with new TechnoGym equipment. Small but functional, with views to keep you moving.
Five pools spread across the property: two at Jetty Beach Club, an adults-only pool at Carao, and two at Alma. Each offers a different setting, view, and atmosphere. The Alma black infinity pool with Pacific panoramas is the most photographed.
Stocked with spirits, snacks, and sodas — note that prices are on the high side.
On-site beekeeping program and signature honey production. A niche but genuinely cool amenity that feeds into the farm-to-table dining philosophy.
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