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One&Only to offer premier luxury destination in mexico’s riviera nayarit

villa sits on cliff overlooking ocean at one&only mandarina resort

Article originally appeared in San Francisco Chronicle. 

One&Only. The name truly applies at this exotic oasis south of the border. The One&Only Mandarina Private Home collection promises to be one of the most prestigious, and exclusive, luxury living opportunities in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit along the Pacific Coast.

RLH Properties developed the resort that’s currently under construction. The Mexico City-based firm has also crafted getaways like the Four Seasons Mexico City, Fairmont Mayakoba, and Andaz Mayakoba.

They collaborated with Studio Rick Joy architects, who infused indoor/outdoor livability throughout their designs and integrated their plans to maximize each home’s relationship to the landscape.

“Our intent is that those who visit, will sense the rare ancient timelessness of nature and uniqueness of this place,” Joy said in press release.

When completed, the One&Only Mandarina Private Homes will be a collection of 55 villas expertly crafted to match the picturesque landscape. Construction on each individual residence begins upon completion of purchase. The Mandarina resort destination spreads across 636 acres that’s set amid dense jungle canopies that cozy up to shore-line. Eighty acres are devoted to the One&Only hotel.

infinity-edge pool features ocean view

Indoor/outdoor living abounds with the flowing floor plans and residences will enjoy scenic views of hillsides, jungle canopies and the sea. These villas will include infinity-edge pools and fire pits, making them inviting spaces throughout the year.

Residents get to choose from a selection of three furniture and finish- ing packages curated by One&Only and RLH Properties. These curated collections will ensure residents take ownership of meticulously tailored, furnished villas.

Three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom floor plans are available. Villas will range in size from roughly 3,500 square feet to 6,114 square feet. Exterior square footage is ample as well. Offerings start at 2,357 square feet to 3,348 square feet of exterior living space.

The top end, the estate villas, boast eight bedrooms and start with 9,688 square feet of living space to complement 5,382 square feet of outdoor living area. Estate villas are ideal as family compounds and homes for multi-generational living.

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mandarina partners with sancus foundation for charitable community initiatives

school children pose for charitable donation with mandarina resort executives

Mandarina has partnered with Sancus Foundation and RLH Properties to participate in “La Suma de Todos” (The Sum of All), a charitable initiative in Mexico that focuses on advancing children education and environmental enhancements.

Commencing in 2020 and growing quickly each year, La Suma de Todos has doubled the number of programs supported through the fund’s charitable contributions. Through the support of RLH Properties’ award-winning hotels at Mandarina and Mayakoba, including One&Only Mandarina, Andaz Mayakoba, Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Fairmont Mayakoba and Rosewood Mayakoba, La Suma de Todos has achieved tremendous growth that is further supported by guest donations generously pledged at US$1 per night of stay and matched 100% by RLH Properties and 20% by Sancus Capital Partners.

During the 2022–2023 school year, La Suma de Todos donated $1,982,000 pesos to four communities surrounding Mandarina, which went towards attending infrastructural needs, new tablets and laptop equipment, as well as digital educational program licenses and internet services. This result is part of an ongoing, long-term collaboration with local communities to ensure children have access to quality education through La Suma de Todos.

Read more about La Suma de Todos in the Annual Impact Report 2022.