Inside the One-Year-Old Luxury Retreat in Mexico Where All the Fashion Girls are Vacationing RN

Welcome to Fashion's Finest Stays, a travel series where we lend our fashion-editor POV to the world of hospitality. Here, we'll give you exclusive insider access to the world's most renowned hotels and resorts, uncovering every detail you'd ever want to know before you book.

Luxury travelers are harder to impress than ever. Farm-to-table dining, world-class service, endless amenities, and the rare ability to make you feel like the only guest on the property are no longer differentiators—they're expectations. The stylish hotels receiving all the buzz in 2026 aren't excelling in just one area—they're delivering exceptional experiences across the board. That's exactly why Rosewood Mandarina has become the latest obsession among the fashion and in-the-know travel set.

Tucked along Mexico's Pacific coastline in the Riviera Nayarit, about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta International Airport, sits Rosewood Mandarina. It's set on 565 acres, which is grand in scale but feels deeply intimate. It's less like a resort and more like a private world. It unfolds across a lush landscape where the jungle, beach, and mountains converge, creating a setting that instantly justifies every mile traveled to get there.

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At just over one year old (opened in April 2025), it's still far from being touched by everyone. Luckily, though, I had the opportunity to visit at the end of May and quickly understood the appeal—it has it all. The world-class experience began the moment I landed. A private driver greeted me at the airport and brought me through the gates (tight security, so I instantly felt safe, must I add), where I was welcomed with a sacred tejuino (a pineapple-meets-fermented-corn beverage) in a beautiful ceramic cup. It was a thoughtful introduction to a three-night stay defined by warm hospitality, local culture, and meticulous attention to detail. Keep reading to discover more about the pampering and the endless experiences Rosewood Mandarina has to offer, as well as the top summer fashion travel trends I packed.

The first thing you'll notice when you arrive at Rosewood Mandarina is the feeling that you've entered a world of its own—one carved between rainforest-covered mountains and the sea. There's an immediate sense of calm that settles over you, grounding you in nature and setting the tone for the restorative and magical stay ahead.

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After a seamless check-in process, you're introduced to your personal butler, who serves as your dedicated point of contact throughout your stay. Whether finalizing dinner reservations, booking excursions, ordering room service, or requesting that your bath be drawn for your evening wind-down, they're there for you. After that, your butler will give you a tour of the property, which for me started with sharing insight on how Rosewood Mandarina honors Mexican culture through art and design.

The influences are impossible to miss. In the lobby, the roofing and walls are made of materials that look like ropes, inspired by looms used by the Indigenous people to make clothes, thread by thread. There is also beautiful Huichol beadwork, known as "chaquira," which my butler told me is made by placing each bead individually. Also featured are colorful murals, stamped linen canvases, and beaded animal figures found throughout the resort, created by artists whose work is rooted in Mexico and has strong ties to the Pacific Coast. Rosewood Mandarina also celebrates Mexican heritage at The Artisan Boutique, located by the beach, which offers a curated selection of Mexican ceramics, woven vessels, textiles, and authentic crafts that reflect the region's textures and traditions.