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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Cape Town, South Africa
One&Only Cape Town transforms two private islands at the V&A Waterfront into South Africa's premier urban resort, where 131 redesigned rooms and suites frame Table Mountain views while Africa's only Nobu restaurant and the exclusive Spa Island redefine luxury hospitality in the Mother City.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage occupies a distinct position among Dubai's Jumeirah Beach properties: a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star resort where Moorish architecture, 65 acres of gardens, and a three-quarter-mile private beach frame multiple dining formats and a hammam spa. It reads less like a city hotel and more like a walled retreat with serious hospitality credentials.
Herceg Novi, Montenegro
One&Only Portonovi opened in 2021 as the brand's first European property, occupying a bayfront position on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro near Herceg Novi. The 123-room resort earned 97.5 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking and anchors its offer around a four-concept dining programme, a 43,000-square-foot Chenot Espace spa, and guided excursions into Boka Bay and the surrounding medieval villages.
North Male Atoll, Maldives
One&Only Reethi Rah occupies one of the largest private islands in the North Malé Atoll, a purpose-shaped landmass that distributes 118 villas across twelve beaches. Recognised with 96.5 points on the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking, it operates at the upper tier of Maldivian resort accommodation, where scale, marine access, and the depth of its wine cellar set it apart from smaller, design-led competitors.
Kinigi, Rwanda
Set against the Virunga volcanoes in Rwanda's north, One&Only Gorilla's Nest is the closest luxury base to Volcanoes National Park — the departure point for gorilla trekking with permits priced at $1,500 per person. Rated 95.5 points by La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking, the property pairs conservation-minded design with Rwandan cultural programming, and sits 35 minutes from Kigali by helicopter or 2.5 hours by road.
Los Cabos, Mexico
One&Only Palmilla occupies a clifftop promontory on the Tourist Corridor between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez. The 173-room property holds Michelin 2 Keys recognition and a 98.5-point score in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking. Butler service, a 20,000-square-foot spa with indigenous healing rituals, and two infinity-edge pools define the experience tier.
Poste de Flacq, Mauritius
One&Only Le Saint Géran occupies a sheltered peninsula on Mauritius's east coast, with 60 acres of tropical gardens and more than a mile of private beach. Scoring 97.5 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking, it sits at the upper tier of Indian Ocean resort luxury, with 162 rooms and suites, a multi-restaurant dining programme led by French executive chef Marc de Passorio, and a water-sports boathouse on a protected private lagoon.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On a private peninsula at the west crescent of Palm Jumeirah, One&Only The Palm trades Dubai's characteristic spectacle for Moorish-Andalusian architecture, 90 rooms and villas, and a restaurant program anchored by two Michelin-starred STAY under Yannick Alléno. Scored 96 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking, it sits at the quieter, design-focused end of Palm Jumeirah's luxury accommodation tier.
Gisakura, Rwanda
Set within a working tea plantation on the edge of Nyungwe Forest National Park, One&Only Nyungwe House is a 22-room property that earned 95.5 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking. The design keeps the forest at the centre of the experience, with complimentary activities ranging from tea ceremonies to chimpanzee treks, and a kitchen that composes multi-course menus individually for each table.
Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
Ranked #39 on the World's 50 Best Hotels list in 2025 and awarded three Michelin Keys in 2024, One&Only Mandarina occupies 80 acres of coastal rainforest on Mexico's Riviera Nayarit, an hour north of Puerto Vallarta. Its 105 rooms span treehouses set nearly 40 feet above the jungle canopy and cliff villas that open directly into the forest. A dining programme anchored by Enrique Olvera's Carao and a private beach rounds out the proposition.
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Overview
One&Only operates 11 luxury resorts across 7 countries, spanning three continents. The portfolio splits between beachfront properties in the Maldives, Mauritius, and Mexico, safari lodges in Rwanda's gorilla and chimpanzee territory, and 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, and 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, and 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, and the Dubai properties compete in an oversupplied luxury market.
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, and 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.
