Luxury resort with private villas, jungle setting, and celebrity chef dining
Carretera Federal Libre 200 Tepic-Puerto Vallarta Municipio de Compostela El Monteón, 63724 Nayari, Nay., Mexico Get directions
"Framed by coastal rainforest and cliff-top perches, the resort represents an apex of luxe seclusion with over 100 suites, six pools, celebrity-chef dining, and a cavernous 27,000-square-foot spa offering bespoke treatments (cold-stone Ayurvedic massages and meditative sound baths are options). Accommodation choices span secluded cliff-top villas, mountain treehouses with retractable walls and private plunge pools, and multi-bedroom residential villas with private infinity pools, hot tubs, and wine cellars. The property is celebrated for its sublime setting and high-end service, but transfers from the nearest airport frequently exceed an hour and a half; accessibility is limited due to terrain, valet parking is provided, and a pet policy applies with substantial fees for signature villas." - Emily Hochberg Emily Hochberg Emily Hochberg is a writer and editor with over 15 years of experience specializing in travel, lifestyle, home, parenting, and reviews. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her work appears in Business Insider, The Points Guy, Yahoo, Buzzfeed, Best Products, Apartment Therapy, PEOPLE, Parents, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A luxurious hotel located an hour north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, offering a world-class experience and amenities, including the Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club." - David Shortell
"A relaxing, spouse-free weekend at the One&Only Mandarina resort in Mexico, enjoying ocean swims and resort amenities."
"Just when you think all beach resorts are made alike, One&Only Mandarina begs to differ. Nestled in the lush hills of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit—where jaguars skulk in the shadows, colorful birds fly overhead, and the gentle sound of the Pacific urges bone-deep relaxation—One & Only makes it easy to find the big red reset button you’ve been looking for. There’s a traditional temazcal sweat lodge experience at the spa, surfing on a private beach, and even a restaurant that has an Enrique Olvera–designed menu that would draw major crowds in a big city: Carao. Ultimately, though, it’s forgetting about the outside world that is the draw—and promise—of spending a few days here. From $1,290. —Megan Spurrell" - CNT Editors
"Resort with a spa set in a volcanic rock garden that offers the temazcal ceremony — a Mesoamerican sweat lodge ritual that purifies the mind and body with herbal steam; also features an equestrian center with horseback riding on the sand." - Zachary Rabinor
