What are the best wellness spa resorts in Mexico?

There are places where well-being begins long before the treatment itself. At Mandarina, it starts beneath the shade of towering fig trees, with the humid air of the jungle and the quiet sense that, for a few hours, nothing else requires your attention.

The best wellness spa resorts in Mexico offer more than an extensive treatment menu. They create space to slow down, reconnect with the surroundings, and shape each day around how you want to feel. In Riviera Nayarit, Mandarina brings together two distinct interpretations of wellness through One&Only Spa and Asaya Spa at Rosewood Mandarina.

Award-winning wellness in the heart of Riviera Nayarit

Mandarina’s approach to wellness has earned recognition well beyond Mexico. In 2023, The Spa at One&Only Mandarina was named both Mexico’s Best Resort Spa and Latin America’s Best Resort Spa by the World Spa Awards, positioning its jungle-immersed experience among the region’s most distinguished wellness destinations.

That recognition now extends to Rosewood Mandarina. In 2026, Asaya Spa was named World’s Best New Resort Spa, Mexico’s Best Resort Spa, and Latin America’s Best Resort Spa by the World Spa Awards.

Together, these accolades reinforce what makes wellness at Mandarina distinctive: two highly individual spa experiences, each deeply connected to the landscape, Mexican traditions, and a more personal understanding of restoration.

One&Only Spa: Wellness immersed in the jungle

One&Only Spa unfolds across more than 2,000 square meters of tropical vegetation beneath mature fig trees. Architecture opens naturally to the landscape, allowing sounds, scents, and changes in temperature to become part of the experience.

This is not simply a spa you enter. It is a place you move through.

From the mud bath to the cold plunge

A visit might begin in the mud grotto, continue with a cold plunge, and move through the sauna or steam room before the main treatment. This gradual progression prepares the body while allowing the sense of pause to begin well before entering the treatment room.

The experience unfolds as an open-air wellness spa in Riviera Nayarit, where the jungle is never simply a backdrop. Its sounds, scents, shade, and changing temperatures become part of the ritual itself.

Treatments rooted in Mexico

The wellness philosophy also draws inspiration from Indigenous and pre-Hispanic traditions, incorporating rituals designed to reconnect body, mind, and place.

Facial treatments feature natural-origin Tata Harper products, while different body therapies combine contemporary techniques with references to ancestral practices. The result feels deeply connected to its surroundings rather than interchangeable with a spa experience anywhere else.

Asaya Spa: Another way to find stillness at Mandarina

At Rosewood Mandarina, Asaya offers a different interpretation of well-being. Its design unfolds around an ancient parota tree and takes inspiration from the Wixárika relationship with nature and spirituality.

Rituals created with intention

Experiences such as the Mara’akame Journey bring together conscious breathing, massage, and moments of introspection. Rather than following a universal formula, Asaya invites guests to choose treatments according to what their body and mind need that day.

Having two distinctive spas within Mandarina allows every stay to find its own rhythm: more sensory, more active, more contemplative, or a thoughtful combination of all three.

Wellness continues beyond the spa

A wellness retreat in Mexico does not need to unfold entirely inside treatment rooms. At Mandarina, movement is also part of the experience.

Yoga, personalized fitness, and self-care

The day can begin with outdoor yoga, continue with a personalized fitness session, and end with time at the Beauty Lounge.

Guests looking for something more active can also incorporate hiking, tennis, surfing, or experiences along the Pacific. The goal is not to fill every hour but to move naturally between activity and recovery.

Wellness for families

While adults spend a few hours at the spa, younger guests can enjoy their own experiences at KidsOnly Club at One&Only Mandarina or Rosewood Explorers.

Both programs connect children with nature, creativity, and the environment of Riviera Nayarit. Parents and children can follow different rhythms during the day and come back together later, without shaping the entire stay around a single itinerary.

Spa experiences for couples and honeymoons

For couples, wellness can become a way to spend uninterrupted time together.

One&Only offers spaces and treatments designed for couples, along with experiences by the sea. A spa session can flow naturally into a walk, a quiet dinner, or an afternoon watching the light shift across the ocean.

At Rosewood, the day can combine spa treatments, nature, and private experiences, creating a pause that feels personal rather than scheduled.

What truly defines one of the best spa resorts in Mexico?

It is not the number of treatments. It is the way everything connects.

At Mandarina, the jungle accompanies each ritual, Mexican traditions shape the wellness experience, and well-being continues through movement, food, silence, and time outdoors.

If you want to shape your stay around that feeling, learn more about your stay at Mandarina and discover a more personal way to experience Riviera Nayarit.

what are the best wellness spa resorts in mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

Does One&Only Mandarina have an open-air spa?

Yes. The spa is integrated into the jungle and includes open-air spaces, a mud grotto, cold plunge, sauna, and steam facilities.

What types of spa treatments are available at Mandarina?

Guests can choose from body therapies, facials, experiences inspired by Mexican traditions, and treatments featuring natural-origin Tata Harper products.

Does Mandarina have more than one spa?

Yes. One&Only Spa and Asaya Spa at Rosewood Mandarina each offer a distinct approach to well-being within the destination.

Is Mandarina suitable for families seeking a wellness stay?

Yes. KidsOnly Club and Rosewood Explorers offer dedicated experiences for younger guests while adults enjoy spa treatments and personal time.

Is Mandarina a good choice for a honeymoon spa retreat?

Yes. Couples can combine spa treatments, private experiences, time at the beach, dining, and quiet moments overlooking the Pacific.

What wellness activities are available beyond the spa?

Outdoor yoga, personalized fitness, tennis, surfing, hiking, and other nature-based experiences can all become part of a wellness-focused stay.

Sources consulted:

  • https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/mandarina/overview/services
  • https://worldspaawards.com/winners/2023

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