One&Only Resorts: Where They Are and What They Offer
One&Only is a collection of ultra-luxury resorts located in the world's most spectacular destinations, renowned for creating bespoke adventures and providing genuine, warm hospitality.
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One&Only Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Book One&Only Cape Town if the V&A Waterfront address and full resort setup are worth paying for. It is better suited to families, business travelers, return visitors who want Cape Town logistics simplified than to travelers seeking a small boutique stay.
One&Only Royal Mirage - The Residence
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Book One&Only Royal Mirage - The Residence if the Dubai trip needs a quieter luxury resort rather than a social beach scene. Its strongest case is atmosphere, privacy, serious hotel recognition; compare FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel or W Dubai - Mina Seyahi if nightlife and higher energy matter more.
One&Only Portonovi
Herceg Novi, Montenegro
One&Only Portonovi is the splurge choice in Herceg Novi for travelers who want the resort to carry the trip. Its Forbes 5-Star 2026 recognition and La Liste Top Hotels 2026 score support the premium, but value is strongest outside peak coastal demand if spa, pool, resort time are the point.
One&Only Reethi Rah
North Male Atoll, Maldives
Book One&Only Reethi Rah for a high-control North Male Atoll stay where privacy, luxury-hotel polish, resort depth justify the spend. It is better suited to executive extensions, retreats, milestone trips than quick stopovers, with 2026 recognition from La Liste Top Hotels, Forbes 5-Star, Virtuoso supporting its premium position.
One&Only Gorilla's Nest
Kinigi, Rwanda
A luxury Kinigi base for travelers who want resort-level service around a gorilla-trekking itinerary, not just a place to sleep near Volcanoes National Park. Book it if comfort, staff handling, recovery time matter; compare harder if the room will mostly be a launchpad for permits and transfers.
One&Only Royal Mirage - Arabian Court
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A strong choice for a quieter Dubai resort stay near Al Sufouh, especially for celebrations, couples, business trips that do not need a nightlife-heavy hotel. Book early in peak season, keep the room tier sensible, cross-shop The Residence if privacy matters more than value.
One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos Resort
Los Cabos, Mexico
Book One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos Resort if the trip calls for a polished, romantic luxury stay in the Tourist Corridor rather than a casual beach hotel. The price case is strongest for couples and occasion travel, backed by Michelin 2 Keys, Forbes 5-Star status, La Liste Top Hotels recognition. Plan early; this is not the easy fallback option in peak season.
One&Only Le Saint Géran
Poste de Flacq, Mauritius
One&Only Le Saint Géran is worth booking if the trip is built around a polished east-coast Mauritius resort, with pool, spa, beach time, service assurance carrying the value. It is less compelling for travelers chasing budget control or a busy local base; compare Constance Prince Maurice for a nearby luxury alternative and SALT of Palmar for a lighter, more personality-led stay.
One&Only The Palm
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One&Only The Palm is worth prioritizing for a quiet, wellness-led Palm Jumeirah stay where privacy and resort time matter more than city access. It is a stronger fit for couples, honeymoons, spa-focused trips than for business travel or value-led family stays. Cross-shop Fairmont The Palm, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, NH Collection Dubai The Palm if convenience matters more.
One&Only Nyungwe House
Gisakura, Rwanda
Plan One&Only Nyungwe House for the forest portion of a Rwanda trip, not as a casual add-on. Its 95.5-point La Liste Top Hotels score, Forbes 5-Star recognition, hard booking profile make it a strong choice when Nyungwe is the point of the itinerary; compare northern alternatives if gorilla trekking is the priority.
One&Only Mandarina
Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
One&Only Mandarina is worth booking when privacy, resort polish, third-party luxury recognition justify the spend. The value case is strongest in shoulder periods and for trips where the property is the main event; cross-shop more conventional Riviera Nayarit resorts if convenience matters more.
Overview
One&Only operates 11 luxury resorts across 7 countries, spanning three continents. The portfolio splits between beachfront properties in the Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, safari lodges in Rwanda's gorilla and chimpanzee territory, urban resorts in Dubai and Cape Town. Two properties sit in Dubai alone, while Mexico claims two destinations along different Pacific coastlines.
The collection divides into clear categories: three African lodges focused on primate trekking (two in Rwanda, plus Nyungwe House), four beach resorts on islands or coastal Mexico, two Dubai properties with different positioning (The Palm for beach access, Royal Mirage for Arabian theming), Cape Town as the urban outlier, Montenegro's Portonovi as the sole European entry. The Maldives property (Reethi Rah) and Mauritius resort (Le Saint Géran) anchor the Indian Ocean presence, while Mandarina and Palmilla cover Mexico's Pacific coast from Riviera Nayarit to Los Cabos. Rwanda's two lodges serve different national parks; Gorilla's Nest in Volcanoes National Park territory, Nyungwe House near Nyungwe Forest.
One&Only's 11 resorts don't follow a single template. You'll find gorilla trekking lodges in Rwanda, overwater villas in the Maldives, Mexican beach clubs on the Pacific, city resorts in Dubai and Cape Town. The properties share a luxury positioning but serve different trip types; safari, beach holiday, or urban stay. If you're comparing across the portfolio, location matters more than brand consistency. The Rwanda lodges are primate-focused, the island resorts prioritize water access, the Dubai properties compete in an oversupplied luxury market.
Quick Facts
- Total Properties
- 11 resorts
- Countries
- 7 (Rwanda, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, South Africa, UAE, Montenegro)
- Africa Presence
- 3 properties (2 Rwanda, 1 South Africa)
- Dubai Properties
- 2 (The Palm, Royal Mirage Arabian Court)
- Mexico Coast Resorts
- 2 (Riviera Nayarit, Los Cabos)
- Rwanda Lodges
- Gorilla's Nest (Kinigi), Nyungwe House (Gisakura)
- Indian Ocean
- Maldives (Reethi Rah), Mauritius (Le Saint Géran)
- Europe
- Montenegro (Portonovi, Herceg Novi)
About This Edition
One&Only's portfolio concentrates in three regions: Africa (Rwanda and South Africa account for three properties), the Middle East and Indian Ocean (Dubai, Maldives, Mauritius claim four spots), and Mexico's Pacific coast (two resorts in different states). Rwanda's lodges; Gorilla's Nest and Nyungwe House; position as jumping-off points for mountain gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, respectively, rather than traditional safari camps. The Maldives and Mauritius resorts fit the standard private-island model with overwater or beachfront villas. Mexico's two properties target different travelers: Mandarina in Riviera Nayarit skews contemporary, while Palmilla in Los Cabos carries more history. Dubai's split makes sense by market segment; The Palm competes with Atlantis and other beach-resort hybrids, while Royal Mirage offers Arabian Court theming in a garden setting. Cape Town's property is the only urban hotel without beach access in the immediate surroundings. Montenegro's Portonovi represents the brand's sole European property, entering a less-saturated luxury market on the Adriatic coast.
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