One&Only Mandarina occupies an extraordinary stretch of Riviera Nayarit coastline — a 33-hectare coastal rainforest reserve perched on volcanic cliffs above the Pacific Ocean, 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. The resort is woven into one of North America's most biodiverse ecosystems, with three distinct microclimates and ancient Higuera Blanca trees — including La Abuela, believed to be 235 years old — standing throughout the grounds.
Villa One is the resort's pinnacle: a 1,747 square metre, three-bedroom cliffside estate designed by Studio Rick Joy with an infinity pool, private spa, full-screen cinema, wine cellar, and 24-hour dedicated butler, chef and therapist team. The architecture draws from the indigenous traditions of the Cora and Huichol peoples — clay, Cumaru wood and stone, floor-to-ceiling glass framing the Pacific horizon from every room.
One&Only Mandarina has been recognised in The World's 50 Best Hotels for three consecutive years and holds Three Michelin Keys — the highest MICHELIN Guide hotel distinction. Chef Enrique Olvera's Carao restaurant anchors the culinary programme from its clifftop position above the ocean, while Tata Harper's wellness rituals and an ancient Temazcal ceremony ground the wellness journey in the landscape.
Villa One is One&Only Mandarina's ultimate expression of resort living — a two-storey, 1,747 square metre estate designed by Studio Rick Joy, perched on a jungle cliff above Mexico's Riviera Nayarit coastline. Three bedrooms, each with walk-in closet, terrace and private hot tub, accommodate up to eight guests in complete seclusion. The architecture honours the indigenous materials of the Cora and Huichol cultures: clay, Cumaru wood, precious metal and stone form walls, floors and ceilings that frame the Pacific horizon through floor-to-ceiling glass.
The villa's programme extends beyond accommodation: an indoor spa and gym with cold plunge pool, full-screen cinema, wine cellar and humidor, family room with entertainment zone, and a sweeping infinity pool with covered outdoor dining terrace over the ocean. A 24-hour dedicated butler team, private chef, fitness instructor and in-villa spa therapist are all assigned exclusively to Villa One guests — the Richseen package includes a chef's dinner, spa treatment session, and Carao restaurant experience.
One&Only Mandarina holds Three Michelin Keys — the highest distinction in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection — and is recognised in The World's 50 Best Hotels for three consecutive years. The resort stretches across 33 hectares of unspoiled nature in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit, 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, with two beach clubs, rainforest nature trails, a Polo & Equestrian Club and a zipline course through the canopy.
Carao is One&Only Mandarina's signature restaurant — a collaboration with Enrique Olvera, one of the world's most celebrated Mexican chefs and the creative force behind Pujol and Cosme. The kitchen presents contemporary Mexican cuisine rooted in ancient technique: heirloom corn, Pacific seafood, and the botanical wealth of Riviera Nayarit's three distinct microclimates, served on a terrace that extends over the cliff edge with unobstructed Pacific Ocean views. The resort's Three Michelin Keys recognition encompasses Carao as its culinary centrepiece.
Allora, at Canalan Beach Club, brings an Italian programme to the beachfront — handmade pasta, wood-fired dishes, and Pacific-caught seafood served in a barefoot setting directly on the sand. The Jetty Beach Club provides casual dining at water level, with the fresh catch prepared simply against the sound of the Pacific. A private chef dinner in Villa One — included in Richseen's package on the third evening — draws on both restaurants' kitchens to compose a menu for the villa's outdoor dining terrace, with the Pacific sunset as backdrop.
In-villa dining from any of Mandarina's kitchens is available throughout the stay, coordinated through Villa One's dedicated butler team. The resort's Temazcal ceremony — an ancient Mesoamerican purification ritual — is available through the One&Only Spa and can be arranged as a private evening experience on the villa's terrace on the second night of the stay.
Every day at One&Only Mandarina is shaped by the extraordinary natural setting — the Pacific, the rainforest, and the volcanic cliffs. Villa One's private estate means there is no obligation to leave it at all: the butler team brings the resort to you.
One&Only Mandarina is on Mexico's Pacific coast and subject to tropical weather patterns. Peak season is November–April. Richseen will advise on the best visit timing for your specific interests.
Villa One is the only accommodation of its kind in Mexico — a cliffside estate within a resort that has been ranked top 10 in the world for three consecutive years. The combination of Studio Rick Joy's architecture, Enrique Olvera's kitchen, Tata Harper's wellness programme, and the extraordinary Riviera Nayarit rainforest creates an experience that no other property on Mexico's Pacific coast can replicate.
One&Only Mandarina occupies an extraordinary stretch of Riviera Nayarit coastline — a 33-hectare coastal rainforest reserve perched on volcanic cliffs above the Pacific Ocean, 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. The resort is woven into one of North America's most biodiverse ecosystems, with three distinct microclimates and ancient Higuera Blanca trees — including La Abuela, believed to be 235 years old — standing throughout the grounds.
Villa One is the resort's pinnacle: a 1,747 square metre, three-bedroom cliffside estate designed by Studio Rick Joy with an infinity pool, private spa, full-screen cinema, wine cellar, and 24-hour dedicated butler, chef and therapist team. The architecture draws from the indigenous traditions of the Cora and Huichol peoples — clay, Cumaru wood and stone, floor-to-ceiling glass framing the Pacific horizon from every room.
One&Only Mandarina has been recognised in The World's 50 Best Hotels for three consecutive years and holds Three Michelin Keys — the highest MICHELIN Guide hotel distinction. Chef Enrique Olvera's Carao restaurant anchors the culinary programme from its clifftop position above the ocean, while Tata Harper's wellness rituals and an ancient Temazcal ceremony ground the wellness journey in the landscape.
All components are fully flexible — this is a curated starting point, refined with your Richseen specialist prior to confirmation.