High up in the jungle canopy of Mexico’s Pacific coast, something surreal is waiting: the One&Only Mandarina Treehouses. It’s hard to describe them without sounding a bit dramatic — but once you’re standing on that swaying bridge, 12 meters above the forest floor, heart thumping just a little, you’ll get it. This isn’t just a treehouse stay. It’s something else.
Set in a rainforest that practically hums with life, these treehouses are built around towering 200-year-old trees, not on them. No chainsaws were involved — if a tree couldn’t stay, it was carefully replanted. The whole place is a love letter to nature, but, let’s be honest, a very luxurious one.
There are three treehouses to choose from, and each is a masterclass in indulgent design. You’re not roughing it — unless your idea of roughing it includes floor-to-ceiling windows, a private plunge pool, and a soaking tub with views over the jungle or ocean. (If so, please tell me where you normally camp.)
The first treehouse feels like it was dropped in straight from a rainforest daydream. You cross a private bridge to get in — which, yes, feels like something out of a movie — and once inside, the outside still comes with you. Every window is a living frame, with birds, vines, and shifting sunlight performing silently all day long. It’s hard to describe the quiet, except to say it’s not silent. It’s alive.
Then there’s the Ocean Treehouse, which honestly might ruin sunsets for you forever. You can sit on the terrace, cocktail in hand, and watch the sun pour itself into the sea. Or take a soak in the plunge pool while listening to the waves whisper through the treetops. It’s romantic, it’s private, and it’s got just enough drama to make you feel like you’re starring in your own slow-burn film.
The third treehouse also comes with panoramic ocean views, but with a slightly different layout — ideal for couples who want complete seclusion without sacrificing the oceanfront magic. And no, kids aren’t allowed in the treehouses (sorry, families) — this is adult-only territory, built for honeymoons, anniversaries, or the kind of reconnection that doesn’t happen in city noise.
Oh, and the spa? Unreal. Treatments borrow from ancient traditions, with local botanicals and therapies that leave you feeling like you've actually rested, not just “been on vacation.”
Prices start at around €1000 per night, with a three-night minimum. Yeah, it’s a splurge. But it includes breakfast with views that might just bring a tear to your eye. Maybe. Or maybe that’s just the jungle air.
Not everything in life needs to be practical. Some things just need to be beautiful, immersive, unforgettable. One&Only Mandarina gets that — and somehow turns it into a treetop reality.
