A sense of place
Architecture, food and experiences respond to each setting rather than repeating one template.
One place. One feeling. Entirely its own.
One remarkable place at a time.
From Athenian coastline to Rwandan forest and private Maldivian island, each One&Only begins with its setting—not a repeated resort formula.
One&Only Mandarina · Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
A collection without a repeated formula
One place. One feeling. Entirely its own.
No two One&Only resorts are alike.
One&Only is most useful when read as a collection of places rather than a single hotel style. A city stay in Dubai, a cliffside villa on Kéa and a forest lodge in Rwanda ask for different journeys. Farr helps you understand those differences, choose the setting that suits you and build the practical details around it.
The destination is not a backdrop. It is the beginning of the story.
Space and privacy
Rooms, villas, treehouses, cabins and private-island stays create very different ways to retreat.
Journeys with contrast
Several resorts pair naturally with a city, island or wider regional itinerary.
Details confirmed
Board basis, transfers, experiences and seasonal operation vary and are checked for every proposal.
Explore the collection
Explore every One&Only resort.
13 listed resorts across 6 distinctive regions. Choose a location to see every resort within it.
13 listed resorts across 6 regions
Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
One&Only Mandarina
A nature-led resort where rainforest meets a swimmable Pacific beach, with treehouses and villas immersed in the landscape.
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Athenian Riviera, Greece
One&Only Aesthesis
A 21-hectare coastal retreat on the Athenian Riviera, with bungalow and villa living close to the culture of Athens.
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North Malé Atoll, Maldives
One&Only Reethi Rah
A spacious private-island resort in the North Malé Atoll, with beach and overwater villas set around a generous shoreline.
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Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
A forest retreat beside Volcanoes National Park, created as a considered base for Rwanda’s landscape, culture and responsibly planned primate trekking.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One&Only Royal Mirage
A beachfront Dubai resort set within 65 acres of gardens, with three distinct spaces and a kilometre of private coastline.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One&Only The Palm
An intimate beachfront retreat on Palm Jumeirah, pairing a quieter resort rhythm with access to the wider city.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One&Only One Za’abeel
A vertical urban resort in central Dubai, connected by The Link and designed for travellers who want the city at the heart of the stay.
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Kéa, Greece
One&Only Kéa Island
A cliffside all-villa resort on Kéa, reached from Athens by speedboat or helicopter and framed by the Cycladic landscape.
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Boka Bay, Montenegro
One&Only Portonovi
A waterfront resort on Boka Bay, combining Riviera-style living with mountain-and-sea scenery and a Chenot Espace wellness focus.
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Cape Town, South Africa
One&Only Cape Town
A waterfront city resort at the V&A Waterfront, with Table Mountain views and easy access to Cape Town’s food, art and coastal journeys.
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Belle Mare, Mauritius
One&Only Le Saint Géran
A Mauritian resort on a private peninsula between the Indian Ocean and a calm lagoon, with gardens, beach and villa stays.
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Los Cabos, Mexico
One&Only Palmilla
A landmark Los Cabos retreat above one of the area’s swimmable beaches, with ocean-facing rooms, suites and villas.
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Big Sky, Montana, United States
One&Only Moonlight Basin
An all-season mountain resort in Big Sky, created for ski days, summer trails and cabin living within Montana’s wilderness.
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Exceptional by nature
Individual places, considered individually.
The strongest One&Only recommendation starts with where you want to be and how you want an ordinary day to feel. We compare the journey, setting, accommodation, food and pace before the brand name enters the decision.
- Destination before formula
- Different board bases and inclusions
- Family relevance varies by resort
- Seasonality shapes mountain and wildlife journeys
Explore by region
6 regions. 13 ways to experience One&Only.
Start with the place, then compare the resorts within it.
3 listed resorts
Middle East
Three different ways to experience Dubai: beachfront gardens, Palm Jumeirah privacy and an urban resort in the city itself.
3 listed resorts
Europe
The Athenian Riviera, the Cycladic island of Kéa and Montenegro’s Boka Bay each offer a distinct relationship with the water.
2 listed resorts
Africa
A Cape Town waterfront base and a Rwandan forest retreat open into much wider cultural and nature-led journeys.
2 listed resorts
Indian Ocean
A Maldivian private island and a Mauritian peninsula create two very different expressions of tropical resort life.
2 listed resorts
Mexico
Riviera Nayarit rainforest and Los Cabos desert coastline create a rewarding Pacific-to-Baja contrast.
1 listed resort
United States
Big Sky, Montana brings an all-season mountain resort built around snow, trails, riding and cabin living.
A more personal choice
Which One&Only feels like you?
Choose the atmosphere that sounds closest. This is a considered starting point, not a ranking.
An island retreat
For long horizons, water and the sense that the resort is a world of its own.
City and culture
When galleries, architecture, food and neighbourhoods should remain part of the trip.
Wild nature
For landscapes and experiences that deserve careful, season-aware planning.
Time together
Resorts with space to plan for children or several generations without treating every family alike.
A slower reset
For spa, movement and enough room in the itinerary to genuinely switch pace.
A starting point for your conversation
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All 13 resorts, by region.
Explore all thirteen open resorts by region. The collection moves from island and beach to city, mountain and forest; every card leads to a full Farr hotel guide.
Middle East3 resorts+
Indian Ocean2 resorts+
Mexico2 resorts+
United States1 resort+
Looking ahead
The story continues.
Officially announced future One&Only developments are shown separately and are not included in the open-resort count.
- Saudi ArabiaOne&Only JeddahOfficially announced · opening soon
- New York, United StatesOne&Only Hudson ValleyOfficially announced · expected 2029
- FijiOne&Only FijiOfficially announced · expected 2029
- French AlpsOne&Only CourchevelOfficially announced · expected 2030
Wild places, planned responsibly
Wilderness changes the conversation.
Gorilla’s Nest, Moonlight Basin and Mandarina are not interchangeable ‘nature resorts’. Rwanda requires careful permit and guiding plans, Montana changes profoundly by season, and Riviera Nayarit brings rainforest to the Pacific. We make those realities part of the recommendation.
- No wildlife encounter is guaranteed
- Seasonal access and operating dates are checked
- Experience costs and inclusions are stated clearly
Food with context
Dining belongs to the destination.
One&Only restaurants and bars differ by property. Rather than promise a collection-wide formula, we check the current venue pattern, the board basis attached to your room and the destination dining worth leaving the resort for.
- No universal all-inclusive model
- Current opening patterns checked
- Special dining and supplements separated clearly
Wellbeing, without overfilling the day
Space to feel the place.
Guerlain Spa in Greece, Chenot Espace in Montenegro and nature-led wellbeing elsewhere each bring a different approach. We can build treatments into the stay while protecting the unstructured time that makes a retreat feel restorative.
Journeys, not just stays
Let one place lead naturally to the next.
These are thoughtful routes to discuss with a Farr specialist, not fixed packages.
Greece · city, coast, island
Athens to the Cyclades.
Begin with culture and the Athenian Riviera, then continue by sea or air to the slower rhythm of Kéa.
Plan a Greek journeyMexico · two Pacific moods
Riviera Nayarit to Baja.
Pair Mandarina’s rainforest and beach with Palmilla’s long-established Los Cabos setting and swimmable coastline.
Plan a Mexico journeyDubai · beach, Palm, city
Three ways to experience Dubai.
Choose Royal Mirage for gardens and beach, The Palm for a smaller beachfront retreat, or One Za’abeel when the city itself is the purpose of the stay.
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Why discover One&Only with Farr Luxury Travel?
Place before name
We begin with the destination and feeling you want, then decide whether One&Only is the right expression of it.
The right resort
We explain the real differences between thirteen properties rather than treating the collection as one experience.
The right stay
Room, villa, treehouse, cabin, board basis and current benefits are checked for the exact dates.
The whole journey
Flights, transfers, permits and meaningful pairings are shaped as one practical itinerary.
One point of contact
Your Farr specialist remains with you from the first idea through the return home.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, considered.
How many One&Only resorts are open?
The official One&Only destination directory lists thirteen open resorts as of 1 October 2026. Announced future developments are shown separately and are not included in that count.
Are One&Only resorts all-inclusive?
Not as a universal collection rule. Board basis, dining, drinks and resort benefits vary by property, room and offer. Your Farr proposal will state exactly what is included.
Which One&Only is best?
There is no useful universal winner. The right choice depends on the destination, season, travelling party, room style and how you want an ordinary day to feel. Farr can turn those preferences into a small, explained shortlist.
Are One&Only resorts suitable for families?
Several properties welcome families and can suit multi-generational travel, while the rhythm and facilities vary. We check current age guidance, room occupancy, connecting options and relevant programmes for the chosen resort.
Can I combine two One&Only resorts?
Yes, where the route adds value. Athens and Kéa, Riviera Nayarit and Los Cabos, or a wider African journey are examples; transport and pacing still need to be considered carefully.
Can Farr arrange gorilla trekking from One&Only Gorilla’s Nest?
Farr can help plan the wider Rwanda itinerary and confirm the applicable permit, guide and transfer arrangements. Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed, and permits are only included when explicitly stated in the proposal.
Is One&Only Moonlight Basin only for skiing?
No. The official resort presents winter skiing and summer activities including trails and riding. Exact activities depend on season, weather and current operating dates.
Can Farr arrange flights and private transfers?
Yes. Flights, appropriate transfers and any multi-centre journey can be planned around the resort stay as one itinerary.
How are future One&Only resorts handled?
Only officially announced developments are shown, with their stated timing and a clear future label. They are never mixed into the open-resort count or presented as available to book.
A journey that starts with the place
Which One&Only feels like yours?
Tell us the landscape, pace and moments you have in mind. We will compare the resorts, confirm the details and shape the wider journey around you.