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Travelers who want rainforest seclusion alongside a swimmable Pacific beach can use Mandarina for quiet stays and active days.

What makes it special

Standalone treehouses place private terraces and plunge pools in the rainforest canopy, giving guests a quieter setting between shared resort experiences.

Room to consider

Choose an ocean outlook if Pacific views are the priority; rainforest-facing accommodations trade open horizons for a closer canopy perspective.

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Ask the resort team to arrange a guided rainforest hike before arrival; routes vary, and the experience depends on conditions.

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One&Only Mandarina

The beach at One&Only Mandarina lies below the treehouses, beyond a stretch of coastal rainforest. Cliff villas occupy the Nayarit slopes, with the Pacific appearing between the trees. The setting gives the resort its privacy and its particular rhythm: guests move between high viewpoints, forest paths and the shore, often with a buggy for the longer stretches. It rewards those who want the landscape to shape their stay.

Mandarina is not a compact beachfront hotel, even though it has a swimmable beach. Treehouses, cliff villas, larger Grand Villas and separate Private Homes answer different needs. A couple may prefer a canopy-level retreat with its own plunge pool; a family might need a villa with more bedrooms and easier movement. The right category is therefore about location within the site as much as floor area. Resort accommodation and the multi-bedroom Private Homes should be compared separately, rather than treated as one uniform room type.

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Rooms

  • 105 105

Hotel Style

  • Relaxed Relaxed

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Beach Beach
  • Romantic Romantic

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible

Rooms & Suites at One&Only Mandarina

Cliff Villa
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Cliff Villa

893 sqft
From 1’259 USD

A soaring atrium forms part of the interior, within a cliff setting of rugged terrain and forest vegetation. Local wood and stone are used in...

Ocean Treehouse
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Ocean Treehouse

850 sqft
From 1’469 USD

The interior takes its colours and textures from the local landscape. Its sitting area accompanies the sleeping space, with broad glazing between the indoor room...

Ridge Treehouse
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Ridge Treehouse

850 sqft
From 1’500 USD

A private entrance bridge provides the approach through the rainforest canopy. Indoors, a sitting area accompanies the sleeping space, while the deck stands 9–12 metres...

Ocean Cliff Villa
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Ocean Cliff Villa

893–926 sqft
From 1’526 USD

Set high on a mountaintop amid greenery, a soaring atrium rises above the villa's indoor living spaces. The design uses wood and stone sourced locally,...

Rainforest Banderas Villa
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Rainforest Banderas Villa

1,367 sqft
From 1’951 USD

The private bedroom is served by living and dining rooms with broad openings to the outdoor spaces. The villa's design draws on the rainforest around...

Panoramic Ocean Treehouse
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Panoramic Ocean Treehouse

850 sqft
From 2’065 USD

Mexican colours and textures inform the interior, whose living area accompanies the sleeping space. From the bedroom, the deck is reached through broad glazed doors...

Panoramic Ocean Cliff Villa
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Panoramic Ocean Cliff Villa

893–926 sqft
From 2’113 USD

The interior combines local wood and stone with handmade textiles and pieces inspired by the region. These materials refer to the vegetation and volcanic rock...

Premier Panoramic Ocean Treehouse
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Premier Panoramic Ocean Treehouse

850 sqft
From 2’211 USD

A sitting area lies alongside the sleeping space within this elevated accommodation. Broad glazed openings face the outdoor living setting, above the rainforest canopy. In...

Premier Panoramic Ocean Cliff Villa
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Premier Panoramic Ocean Cliff Villa

893–926 sqft
From 2’259 USD

Native stone and wood are used alongside artisan work in the villa's design. A soaring atrium forms part of the interior, while large windows line...

2 Bedroom Rainforest Banderas Villa
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2 Bedroom Rainforest Banderas Villa

2,260 sqft
From 3’332 USD

Private bedrooms have bathrooms of their own, with living and dining areas shared between them. Every room has access to the outdoor spaces. A sundeck...

2 Bedroom Ocean Banderas Villa
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2 Bedroom Ocean Banderas Villa

2,260 sqft
From 3’336 USD

The master bathroom has both a soaking tub and a separate shower, while a private bathroom accompanies the other bedroom. A kitchen serves the indoor...

Ocean Banderas Villa
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Ocean Banderas Villa

1,367 sqft
From 3’672 USD

The living and dining rooms have an open-plan design beside the private bedroom. Broad glass panels lead toward the outdoor spaces and connect the indoor...

2 Bedroom Ocean View Banderas Villa
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2 Bedroom Ocean View Banderas Villa

2,260 sqft
From 3’903 USD

The accommodation is set among the treetops. Private bathrooms accompany the bedrooms, and every room has access to the outdoor spaces. The master bathroom has...

Cumaru Villa
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Cumaru Villa

2,347 sqft
From 4’342 USD

Vaulted ceilings rise above the indoor living and dining area, with private bedrooms elsewhere in the villa. There is also an outdoor dining pod for...

2 Bedroom Tortuga Villa
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2 Bedroom Tortuga Villa

2,842 sqft
From 5’664 USD

A central living and dining room divides the bedrooms. A kitchenette and pantry serve these shared spaces, with settings for meals both indoors and in...

2 Bedroom Jaguar Villa
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2 Bedroom Jaguar Villa

2,895 sqft
From 6’235 USD

A kitchenette and pantry serve the shared living and dining room. The bedrooms are private, with indoor places to sit and eat as well as...

2 Bedroom Pacifico Villa
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2 Bedroom Pacifico Villa

3,681 sqft
From 7’473 USD

Two living rooms form part of the indoor accommodation, together with an office and a butler room. There is a room for spa treatments, a...

4 Bedroom Private Home 13
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4 Bedroom Private Home 13

5,630 sqft
From 11’539 USD

Polished wood finishes and modern furniture feature in the interiors of this two-level home. A private mountain road leads here, 100 metres above the sea....

4 Bedroom Signature Villa 02
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4 Bedroom Signature Villa 02

5,382 sqft
From 11’634 USD

A private mountain road leads to this two-level home. The chef's kitchen opens to living and dining rooms with large windows. Modern design uses local...

4 Bedroom Private Home 8
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4 Bedroom Private Home 8

6,695 sqft
From 11’634 USD

Santo Tomas marble, Cumaru hardwood and leather feature in the interiors, with furniture made by hand. Three buildings are linked within the rainforest, 62 metres...

5 Bedroom Private Home 32
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5 Bedroom Private Home 32

9,558 sqft
From 12’552 USD

The residence is set within the rainforest of Riviera Nayarit, 146 metres above sea level. Golden Cumaru wood is used in the interiors, together with...

5 Bedroom Private Home 03
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5 Bedroom Private Home 03

6,846 sqft
From 12’552 USD

The home stands in the rainforest, 48 metres above sea level. A kitchen serves the open living and dining rooms, while each bedroom leads to...

5 Bedroom Private Home 34
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5 Bedroom Private Home 34

7,115 sqft
From 12’552 USD

Planted paths join four buildings 148 metres above sea level. The interiors feature polished wood textures and Mexican design touches. Each bedroom has its own...

5 Bedroom Signature Villa 16
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5 Bedroom Signature Villa 16

6,361 sqft
From 12’552 USD

Two buildings stand over two levels, reached by a private road. Large windows and sliding doors along the walls line the open-plan interior. The kitchen,...

5 Bedroom Signature Villa 12
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5 Bedroom Signature Villa 12

7,266 sqft
From 12’552 USD

Two modern buildings are connected by outdoor terraces, with a barbecue area among the linking spaces. The residence stands 96 metres above sea level and...

5 Bedroom Private Home 28
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5 Bedroom Private Home 28

7,879 sqft
From 13’515 USD

Five buildings contain the accommodation, connected by planted walkways 165 metres above sea level. A sixth building houses the garage. The indoor living and dining...

6 Bedroom Private Home 33
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6 Bedroom Private Home 33

7,825 sqft
From 13’572 USD

A private road leads to the home on a hillside 147 metres above sea level. Five buildings are linked across this setting. Natural Mexican materials...

6 Bedrooms Private Home 02
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6 Bedrooms Private Home 02

6,469 sqft
From 13’572 USD

Treetops surround this home above the Pacific coast of Mexico's Riviera Nayarit. A private road leads to its two levels, with a chef's kitchen and...

7 Bedroom Private Home 48
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7 Bedroom Private Home 48

12,551 sqft
From 15’102 USD

The entrance foyer leads to a courtyard with a water feature. Set 209 metres above sea level in The Peak, the residence is reached by...

7 Bedroom Signature Villa 14
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7 Bedroom Signature Villa 14

10,452 sqft
From 15’187 USD

Planted walkways lead between the home's four buildings on a hillside 118 metres above the Pacific. The indoor spaces include a chef's kitchen as well...

3 Bedroom Villa One
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3 Bedroom Villa One

11,055 sqft
From 17’639 USD

Spread over more than one level, the accommodation includes living and dining areas, a bar and a fully equipped kitchen with a wine cellar. Its...

8 Bedroom Private Home 53
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8 Bedroom Private Home 53

16,071 sqft
From 17’652 USD

Seven buildings are linked across a hilltop, 229 metres above the sea. A modern kitchen serves the home, with several study areas and a room...

3 Bedroom Villa One
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3 Bedroom Villa One

11,055 sqft
From 19’108 USD

More than one level houses the living and dining spaces, along with a bar, kitchen and wine cellar. The private spa has steam facilities and...

8 Bedroom Signature Villa 01
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8 Bedroom Signature Villa 01

10,602 sqft
From 21’022 USD

Four buildings house the bedrooms and shared spaces, with large windows and local design details in the bedrooms. A chef's kitchen serves the indoor dining...

10 Bedroom Signature Villa 02
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10 Bedroom Signature Villa 02

12,056 sqft
From 23’168 USD

A garden links two neighbouring houses, each with two storeys. A private road leads to the home. Broad living and dining rooms share the indoor...

Villa Cumaru
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Villa Cumaru

2,347 sqft
On Request

Vaulted ceilings span the indoor living and dining room, with private bedrooms elsewhere in the villa. An outdoor dining pod offers another place for meals...

The resort sits on the coast of Nayarit, north of Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta International Airport is the usual gateway, followed by a drive of about an hour. The arrival is straightforward by road, but the property itself is expansive and steep in places. A restaurant, spa appointment or beach afternoon may involve transport across the resort. That is part of the appeal for guests seeking space and seclusion, and a practical consideration for anyone who prefers to walk everywhere.

From a high villa, the Pacific appears between trees or across a wide horizon; lower down, Jetty Beach Club places guests directly beside the water. Not every accommodation has the same view or immediate beach access. The distinction matters more here than at a resort built in a single row along the sand. Guests who plan to spend most of the day by the sea should weigh that against the privacy and outlook of a treehouse or cliff villa before deciding.

One&Only's Treehouse Retreats share a private plunge pool, terrace and outdoor living space, but their outlooks vary from rainforest to progressively more open Pacific views. A rainforest-view treehouse is the most immersive choice for canopy and birdsong; the panoramic ocean categories give the horizon a larger role. The elevated position and access bridge create a memorable sense of arrival. They also make the treehouses a specialist choice rather than the default for every guest.

Cliff Villas offer more grounded indoor-outdoor living along the forested slopes, again with private plunge pools and terraces. Some look toward greenery, others across the water. Their sofa-bed layout can suit a family better than a treehouse. Grand Villas extend the space to larger living and dining areas, while multi-bedroom Private Homes are a separate residential scale, with dedicated hosting and full access to the resort. A group should compare not just bedrooms but the distance to shared facilities and the way each residence connects to the terrain.

Families need one firm distinction: children under ten are not permitted in treehouse accommodation under the resort's booking terms. A Cliff Villa, Grand Villa or suitable Private Home is the more relevant starting point when traveling with younger children. Guests with mobility needs should also discuss the specific villa and accessible routes before booking. One&Only notes that the resort is not fully accessible, although it has an accessible villa and can assist in selected areas. The beauty of the hillside should never obscure those practical details.

Jetty Beach Club gives Mandarina its relaxed coastal counterpoint. Guests can settle by the sand, swim or take part in water activities, then return to the privacy of their villa pool. The wider estate adds trails through rainforest and flatlands, with guided walks, cycling and a route to La Abuela, an ancient tree within the Mandarina landscape. The terrain makes these outings feel different from a conventional resort activity schedule: the forest is not a backdrop, but the place guests move through.

Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club brings riding and polo into the mix, while the golf course offers a short-format game amid the coastal landscape. KidsOnly provides nature-led activities for children, while One Tribe is the resort's club for teens aged 12 to 16. This range makes the resort more family-capable than its secluded treehouse images might suggest, provided the accommodation is chosen with age and daily movement in mind. A family can divide the day between beach and club activities without expecting every generation to follow the same plan.

Carao is the cliffside restaurant associated with chef Enrique Olvera, serving Mexican cooking against broad Pacific views. Alma takes a more relaxed Mediterranean direction, with garden produce, pasta and wood-fired dishes. At Jetty Beach Club, seafood and cold drinks suit a long beach lunch. The Treetop is the place for cocktails above the waves. These are distinct settings rather than interchangeable outlets, so a meal choice also determines which part of Mandarina guests experience that evening.

For a short stay, it is worth allowing time for both heights of the resort: a meal above the canopy and another at the water's edge. Private dining can also be arranged on a villa terrace or in a beach cabana when the setting itself is the point of the night. The food program has range without needing a separate restaurant for every cuisine. It is strongest when guests use the setting deliberately, moving from a slow lunch in the sun to a quieter dinner as the light changes.

The spa sits within the rainforest landscape and has treatment spaces, a mud grotto, vitality pool, saunas and steam rooms. Its therapies draw on the destination as well as broader wellness traditions; couples can book time together, while beach-cabana treatments place the experience by the water instead of among the trees. The variety matters at a resort where days can be active. A spa visit offers a different pace from the riding trails, beach and restaurants, without removing guests from the natural setting.

Wellness here need not mean following a fixed retreat itinerary. A guest might begin with a forest walk, spend the afternoon at the beach and reserve the spa for the following day. Others will come chiefly for quiet in a private villa. Mandarina supports both approaches, although its scale makes a little planning useful. The resort is better for guests happy to move between separate places than for those wanting every facility just outside the room.

Mandarina works best when the accommodation matches the way guests intend to spend their days. A Treehouse puts the canopy close; a family with younger children should begin with a Cliff Villa, Grand Villa or suitable Private Home. Those planning frequent beach time should weigh outlook and distance from the shore. Carao, KidsOnly and the forest spa give different reasons to cross the property, but none turns it into a compact resort.

The steep, spread-out terrain is a genuine trade-off. A flat Pacific beach hotel will be easier for travelers who want to walk from room to restaurant and sand in minutes. Here, the appeal is the change of place: canopy in the morning, open water at Jetty Beach Club, and an evening above the trees. Choosing which setting matters most is the first useful booking decision.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Jetty Beach Club brings casual seafood and drinks to the water's edge, making a beach day easy without leaving the resort.

At clifftop Carao, coastal Mexican cooking comes with Pacific views, giving dinner a strong sense of the surrounding landscape.

The rainforest spa combines a vitality pool, mud grotto, sauna, and steam rooms, offering a quiet counterpoint to coastal activities.

Location of ONEANDONLY MANDARINA

Carretera Federal Libre 200 Tepic–Puerto Vallarta, 63724 El Monteón, Nayarit, Mexico

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Weather at One&Only Mandarina

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What to Know About One&Only Mandarina

Is One and Only Mandarina a good resort?

Yes. One and Only Mandarina is a top choice for travelers who want privacy, jungle, beach, design, and strong service. It suits couples, families, honeymooners, wellness travelers, and guests who want a quieter Riviera Nayarit luxury stay.

Where is One and Only Mandarina located?

One and Only Mandarina is located in Riviera Nayarit on Mexico's Pacific coast. The resort sits within a coastal rainforest setting, with ocean views, cliffs, beaches, and access from Puerto Vallarta.

How many accommodations does One and Only Mandarina have?

One and Only Mandarina has 105 standalone treehouses and villas set into the rainforest landscape. The layout gives guests more privacy than a standard hotel room block, with nature around each accommodation.

What are the treehouses at One and Only Mandarina?

The treehouses are elevated accommodations with private terraces, plunge pools, and rainforest or ocean views. Some sit around 12 meters above the ground, creating a strong sense of canopy living.

Do accommodations have private pools?

Yes. Many treehouses and villas at One and Only Mandarina have private plunge pools. This is one of the resort's strongest features for couples, honeymooners, families, and privacy-focused travelers.

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