Along a rare, undeveloped stretch of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit coastline, where coastal rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean, One&Only Mandarina sets the scene for a family vacation unlike any other. Just north of Puerto Vallarta, the resort unfolds across 33 hectares of jungle-clad cliffs, a swimmable white-sand beach and quiet estuaries, offering families a rare sense of seclusion paired with an abundance of things to discover together.
An All-Villa Retreat Woven Into the Landscape
One&Only Mandarina is an all-villa resort, with each residence designed to disappear into its surroundings rather than dominate them. Treehouse villas rise above the forest canopy on stilts, connected by suspended walkways, while cliffside villas open directly onto dramatic ocean views. For larger groups, Private Homes ranging from four to ten bedrooms give families the space to gather together while still enjoying room to spread out, each with its own plunge or infinity pool and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Adventure for Every Age
Guests can explore sandy beaches, swimmable waters and nature trails that weave through the wild. From ziplining to surfing, horseback riding to golf, curated experiences are tailored to all ages. Younger guests have a home base of their own at the resort’s dedicated 42,000-square-foot KidsOnly club, where treehouses, slides, climbing walls and an outdoor amphitheater invite children to unplug and reconnect with the natural world around them. Family-friendly pools sit alongside adults-only options, giving every generation a place to unwind on their own terms.
Dining Worth Gathering For
Meals at One&Only Mandarina are as much a part of the adventure as the activities themselves. Families can share casual, beachside plates at Jetty Beach Club, gather for treetop dining at family-friendly Alma, or mark a special night out at Carao, the resort’s high-altitude signature restaurant. As the sun sets over the Pacific, The Treetop bar offers a fitting spot to close out the day together.
Wellness Rooted in Nature
Beyond the beach and jungle trails, One&Only Spa offers treatments inspired by indigenous and pre-Hispanic traditions, from restorative rituals in a traditional temazcal sweat lodge to therapies that draw on the surrounding rainforest’s natural bounty. Parents can trade a quiet morning at the spa while children spend the day at KidsOnly, or book a spa experience for two as part of the resort’s Family Escape offer.
An Easy Reach From Puerto Vallarta
Despite its sense of complete seclusion, One&Only Mandarina is just an hour from Puerto Vallarta, making it an accessible retreat for families traveling from the United States and beyond. Its position along one of the last undeveloped stretches of coastline in the Riviera Nayarit means guests can enjoy total privacy without sacrificing convenience.
The Family Escape Offer
One&Only Mandarina’s Family Escape offer invites guests to book four nights in a Grand Villa and enjoy complimentary dining for kids, round-trip airport transfers, a 60-minute spa experience for two and a KidsOnly workshop. Terms and conditions apply.
For families ready to trade routine for rainforest canopies and ocean views, One&Only Mandarina offers an exceptional setting for a getaway shaped around connection, discovery and time together. Contact your Coastline Travel Group advisor to begin planning a Family Escape at One&Only Mandarina.