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, and return visitors who want Cape Town logistics simplified than to travelers seeking a small boutique stay.
One&Only Portonovi
Herceg Novi, Montenegro
One&Only Portonovi is a resort in Portonovi near Herceg Novi.
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, and resort depth justify the spend. It is better suited to executive extensions, retreats, and milestone trips than quick stopovers, with 2026 recognition from La Liste Top Hotels, Forbes 5-Star, and 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, and recovery time matter; compare harder if the room will mostly be a launchpad for permits and transfers.
One&Only Royal Mirage
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Book One&Only Royal Mirage if the brief is a calm Dubai beach-resort stay rather than a party-led Palm Jumeirah trip. It is a strong fit for first-timers and families who want a luxury base on the Jumeirah Beach side, with 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner recognition adding a useful trust signal.
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, and 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, and 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 a resort on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
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, and 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 a resort in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.
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.
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, 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.
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