One&Only Mandarina

Nayarit, Mexico
5-star hotel
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One&Only Mandarina has the coolest kids' club — even parents want to hang out there. It's a sprawling natural playground designed by an art director and brimming with butterflies and jungle activities.

Located within Mexico's coastal rainforest on the Riviera Nayarit, this luxury resort offers breathtaking Pacific Ocean views and an authentic experience of the natural surroundings. Travelers seeking eco-friendly luxury and unique adventures will find this destination unparalleled.

Rooms and suites

Rooms include treehouses in the rainforest canopy, providing privacy ideal for couples and cliffside villas with expansive ocean views for guests wanting a unique experience. Families and larger groups can choose grand villas and multi-bedroom private homes with ample space, private pools, jacuzzis and upscale amenities. Each lodging showcases modern Mexican craftsmanship using sustainable materials.

Amenities and experiences
Dining

Alma, Carao, Jetty Beach Club and Allora serve Mediterranean, Mexican, seafood and Italian cuisine in a variety of settings.

Wellness

Spa treatments inspired by ancient healing practices, including the Temazcal ceremony, plus yoga, meditation and wellness classes offered in natural surroundings.

Equestrian activities

Horseback riding lessons, polo experiences and seasonal polo matches at the Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club.

Water activities

Surfing, snorkeling, sailing, scuba diving and whale watching.

Land activities

Hiking rainforest trails, visiting La Abuela — the grandmother tree and guided jungle excursions.

KidsOnly Club

Children's activities including a butterfly garden guided by an in-house biologist.

Pools and beaches

White-sand beach access and multiple pools, including family-friendly options and an adults-only infinity pool at Carao.

How to get here

Located along the Riviera Nayarit, approximately 30 miles north of Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), the resort is accessible via a scenic, under-one-hour drive. Luxury transfers are available, taking guests through palm-lined roads past coastal towns and pineapple fields. Puerto Vallarta International Airport offers direct flights from many U.S., Mexican, and Canadian cities.

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AddressCarretera Federal Libre 200 Tepic-Puerto Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico
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