One&Only Mandarina Hotel - Lo de Marcos

5-star jungle resort with treehouses and private pools overlooking the Pacific

Accommodations

One&Only Mandarina offers treehouses and cliff villas with private plunge pools overlooking the ocean. Each standalone villa is tucked into the coastal rainforest, providing complete privacy with no shared walls. The rooms include outdoor showers, binoculars for wildlife viewing, and a Bose soundbar connected via Spotify.

Dining

The hotel's restaurants are curated by world-class chef Enrique Olvera, known for Pujol in Mexico City. Alma serves breakfast buffets and à-la-carte options, while Carao offers modern Mexican tasting menus. Jetty Beach Club provides Asian-inspired dishes and ceviche, and Allora at the Canalan Beach Club serves Italian seafood.

Family & Kids

The kids' club spans 7900 m² and includes a treehouse, butterfly sanctuary, cinema, games room, and nursery. Babysitting services are available at $30 per hour per child with a three-hour minimum. Guests also have access to a baby pool, kids' menus at every restaurant, and diaper genies in the villas.

Spa & Wellness

The holistic spa combines indigenous traditions with modern therapies, offering treatments in open-air rooms surrounded by jungle. Facilities include a steam room, sauna, cold plunge, and a heated pool - all complimentary for every guest. Yoga classes, a state-of-the-art gym, and a temazcal (Mexican sweat lodge) are also available on-site.

Location & Activities

Set within a coastal rainforest 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, the resort has a private beach protected by a jetty for safe swimming. Guests can use complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling gear at the water sports center. The Mandarina Polo and Equestrian Club offers horseback riding and polo lessons, and a shuttle runs to the Canalan Beach Club with a second beach and pool.

• Accommodations: Treehouses and cliff villas with private plunge pools
• Dining: 4 restaurants curated by chef Enrique Olvera
• Family: 7900 m² kids' club with treehouse and butterfly sanctuary
• Wellness: Open-air spa with steam, cold plunge, and temazcal
• Activities: Horseback riding, polo, kayaking, and snorkeling
• Location: Secluded coastal rainforest, 45 min from Puerto Vallarta