One&Only Mandarina Mexico
One&Only Mandarina
Carretera Federal Libre 200 Tepic-Puerto Vallarta, El Monteón, Municipio de Compostela, Nayarit, C.P. 63724, Mexico
www.oneandonlymandarina.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
One&Only Resorts
Shareholders
Owned by RLH Properties
Date of Creation
November 1, 2020
Hotel General Manager
Serge Ditesheim, General Manager. With more than 15 years of international hospitality experience, Serge has worked with leading luxury resort brands across the globe, including Banyan Tree Hotels in Maldives, Morocco, Indonesia, Seychelles and Laos, as well as Amanyara in Turks and Caicos Islands. Most recently, he served as the General Manager of Azerai Resort Chan Tho in Vietnam;
Hotel Positioning
One&Only Mandarina is an ultra-luxury resort elevating refined luxury to a rare, undeveloped stretch of coastline along the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico.
Development Strategy
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ONE&ONLY MANDARINA
History & Story
In November 2020, One&Only Resorts opened its second resort in Mexico. One&Only Mandarina is a hidden retreat nestled within an intimate new community set upon a rare undeveloped stretch of coastline along the Riviera Nayarit. The resort is set in a spectacular cliff-side location overlooking the Pacific Ocean with dramatic vistas and a lush rainforest setting. One&Only Mandarina is an all-villa resort with 105 spacious, standalone chic treehouses and villas within the emerald cliffsides, a stone’s throw from palm-fringed sands, swimmable shores and an energetic environment crafted for reconnection.
Date Renewal
Resort opened on November 1, 2020. Allowing nature to take centre stage, One&Only Mandarina has been designed and built to respect and blend with the environment. Botany experts were consulted on the developmentof the resort to minimise the effect on the existing natural landscape, and careful low-density planning has preserved the land and the historic and ecological importance of the destination.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
All standalone villas with private infinity edge plunge pools and butler service; the resort’s swimmable beach, unique to the region, is shaped by the curve of The Jetty providing calm waters and tranquil sunbathing atmosphere; the topography and microclimates of Mandarina create a diverse biosphere of unique flora and fauna
Location
Located in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. Travel just 20 miles North of Punta Mita
Key sites/activities in the area
Guests can enjoy pristine swimmable beaches with unlimited ocean adventures – from kayaking
and stand-up paddle boarding to surfing and yacht expeditions; deep sea fishing and whale watching excursions abound. Guests can also explore miles of nature trails and jungle exploration; polo fields, treetop ziplining, tennis and horse back riding at nearby Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club. Discover a variety of illuminating excursions and hands-on experiences, designed exclusively for guests such as learning about the natural wine movement, how to make authentic tacos or find your north star and the elements that drive your destiny in an astrology led experience.
Fun Facts
• The Reception sits adjacent to some of the best preserved archaeological ruins of the Cora settlement, which laid ground on the Mandarina site thousands of years ago.
• With each arrival, guests are welcomed by the ring of a suspended cast bronze gong, subtly echoing across the pavilion to notify the resort team of new arrivals.
Children’s Corner
At KidsOnly, our young guests will explore amidst the trees in a 42,000 square foot playground – a multi-sensory wonderland like no other. From jungle tree houses to hanging bridges and slides, climbing walls, and nature trails, this tree village inspires their imagination to run wild, fulfilling childhood dreams.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of villas: 105 standalone villas
Number of keys: Treehouse, Ocean Treehouse and Panoramic Ocean Treehouse: 49 keys; 854 square feet
Cliff Villa, Ocean Cliff Villa and Panoramic Ocean Cliff Villa: 26 keys; 893-926 square feet
• Villa Cumaru: 2,341 sqft, 1 bedroom, 1 key
• Villa Banderas: 2,256 sqft, 2 bedrooms, 12 keys
• Villa Tortuga: 2,842 sqft, 2 bedrooms, 2 keys
• Villa Jaguar: 2,894 sqft, 2 bedrooms, 1 key
• Villa Pacifico: 3,682 sqft, 2 bedrooms, 1 key
• Villa One: 18,805 sqft, 3 bedrooms, 1 key
Number of Grand Villas: Villa Cumaru: 1 key
• Villa Banderas: 12 keys
• Villa Tortuga: 2 keys
• Villa Jaguar: 1 key
• Villa Pacifico: 1 key
• Villa One: 1 key
Restaurants & Bars
• Alma: Rates include daily breakfast for two at Alma. Savour a seasonal fusion of Pan-American, Mediterranean, and Mexican specialties, served in a spectacular open-air setting overlooking the ocean
• Carao: Suspended on the cliffside with dramatic coastline views, Chef Enrique Olvera’s Carao is an extraordinary contemporary dining destination that reinvents traditional Mexican cuisine with a daring sense of personality. His refreshing flavours and colourful creations reflect years of travel and experience, with a spectrum of influences from Oaxaca to the modern Mediterranean.
• Jetty Beach Club: Down on the edge of warm swimmable waters emerges the resort’s hub for beachfront amusement, where honest, mouthwatering recipes captivate in a deliciously relaxed atmosphere. Taste the ocean with a generous serving of zesty oysters, or catch-of-the-day, freshly grilled over flames that awaken natural juices with authentic Mexican spice.
• The Treetop: Nestled in emerald cliffside, perched over sea, The Treetop brings our resort’s ethos of conscientious living to vibrant life with sustainable cocktails and refreshing bar plates, served amidst the elements.
Wellness
Enjoy open-air spa treatments combining indigenous and progressive therapies, yoga beneath the palms, work-outs with our team of fitness experts and our mindfulness programmes. Our spa proudly features global skincare brand Tata Harper, renowned for award-winning natural and non-toxic products. We are the first and only spa in the world to introduce Tata Harper’s Multi-Sensory Wellness Journey.
• 6 isolated, enclosed treatment rooms
• Mud bath and natural springs
• Cold plunge pools
• State-of-the-art Fitness Centre with Technogym equipment
• Aura Deck (yoga/mediation/fitness pavilion)
• Sauna and steam room
• Mud grotto
• Temazcal Rituals
• Holistic Wellness Offerings
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Event Pavilion – Salon Papelillo: 140 guests; Courtyard: 60 guests
• Alma – pool deck: 50 guests; Alma – restaurant: 50 guests
• Jetty Beach Club: 40 guests
• Carao – pool deck: 40 guests; Carao – deck: 30 guests
• The Treetop: 30 guests
• The Jetty: 40 guests
• Beach cabana: 12 guests
Extra Notable Features
• Event Pavilion – Salon Papelillo: 140 guests; Courtyard: 60 guests
• Alma – pool deck: 50 guests; Alma – restaurant: 50 guests
• Jetty Beach Club: 40 guests
• Carao – pool deck: 40 guests; Carao – deck: 30 guests
• The Treetop: 30 guests
• The Jetty: 40 guests
• Beach cabana: 12 guests
Hotel and restaurant Awards
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Number of employees
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