ONE & ONLY MANDARINA
CARIBBEAN
IT IS AN HONOR TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A TOP HOTEL OF THE WORLD BY TOP TRAVEL INDUSTRY MEDIA . WE ARE PROUD ONE & ONLY MANDARINA CONTINUES TO SHINE AS A SERENE PARADISE OFFERING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF HOSPITALITY AMIDST THE STUNNING BACKDROP OF RIVIERA NAYARIT
– NICOLAS CEJAS , GENERAL MANAGER ,
ONE & ONLY MANDARINA
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ost luxury beach resorts equip guests with , naturally , stunning ocean views . Few , however , boast coastal rainforest views . Count One & Only Mandarina in Riviera Nayarit , Mexico , as one . The resort has 105 treehouses and clifftop villas , each with private infinity plunge pools immersed in dense , jungle-like foliage . For its culinary offerings , the resort has The Treetop Bar overlooking the Pacific and three restaurants : the signature Mexican restaurant Carao , set atop the southernmost peak of the resort and led by renowned chef Enrique Olvera ; Alma , which features Pan- American cuisine ; and casual beachside dining to satisfy any pescetarian with fresh catches at Jetty Beach Club , a palm-fringed cove with clear waters and volcanic rock reefs . As part of what the resort calls “ Mandarina Experiences ,” kids can explore multi-sensory areas , including an insectary , a butterfly farm and a tree village , while family-friendly activities feature surfing , stand-up paddleboarding , snorkeling , biking and hiking trails , archery , ziplining , tennis and polo or horseback classes at the Mandarina Polo and Equestrian Club .
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