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Vogue
9 hours ago
- Health
- Vogue
Asaya Spa by Guerlain at Rosewood Hong Kong
Welcome to the second iteration of Vogue's global spa guide, an index of the 100 best spas in the world, built from the expertise of our global editors and trusted contributors. There is a lot to choose from in the world of wellness, and no matter how far you're planning to travel—from a subway ride to a trans-Atlantic flight—we want to make sure it's worth the journey. Whatever your path, let us be your guide. Why go here? There's a laundry list of reasons why Rosewood Hong Kong is considered to be one of the finest urban hotels in the world. Thoughtful decor, exemplary service, plentiful food and beverage options, and spacious accommodations in a destination where real estate prices dwarf those of New York City are just the tip of the iceberg. But what's most unexpected from a hotel of this nature is a tranquil escape—a true oasis—one that feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of a vibrant, and oftentimes frenetic, destination like Hong Kong. Let alone one that can create all of this in an indoor-outdoor space spanning 40,000 square feet. Enter Asaya. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Hong Kong What's the vibe? The hotel draws in travelers from around the world, many of whom fully embrace logomania, but it is also a favorite amongst well-heeled locals. At several of its restaurants, particularly Michelin-starred Chaat and the Legacy House, you'll find a mix of ladies who lunch, power brokers locking in their next big deal, and first dates looking to make an impression over plates of modern Indian fare and refined Cantonese dishes, respectively. There's a buzzy atmosphere in the majority of the public spaces, making the spa and its peaceful setting all the more special. In direct contrast to the hotel's interiors, decorated in rich hues, antiques, and artwork, Asaya is neutral and minimalist. It's typically quieter on the weekdays, despite offering discounted rates Monday through Thursday, and it's the best time to go if you want a chance at having the bathhouse to yourself. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Hong Kong The history? Rosewood Hong Kong opened its doors March 2019, and shortly thereafter followed Asaya. It was the company's second outpost of its new wellness brand following its debut at Rosewood Phuket just two years earlier. Since then, Asaya Hong Kong has undergone some changes. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit the destination hard, and some of its original offerings—like a spectacular Mediterranean restaurant with a focus on local, sustainably sourced ingredients and a health-conscious menu—are no longer available. However, a little bit of a rebrand was announced this year when the spa finalized its partnership with Guerlain. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Hong Kong What should you try? Most spas focus on the physical aspects of wellness, but very few, especially in the hotel space, tap into psychological and emotional well-being. These alternative therapies are what initially piqued my interest in Asaya and have become personal favorites over time. It's here that I discovered that hypnosis isn't quite my thing, but found more catharsis in projective drawing than I ever anticipated. And while the specific massages and facials I've tried are no longer offered, I can attest to the deft-handed therapists and can't wait to test out one of the two new Guerlain treatments that have been exclusively designed for the spa, especially the massage performed with calligraphy brushes, which director of wellness Steve Desobeau says was inspired by the local Chinese culture. But if you're a serious spa-goer, consider booking an overnight stay at one of the two Asaya Lodges. Tucked away on the second floor of the spa, these suites combine wellness and hospitality, and they're also kitted out with a double steam shower, as well as your very own en-suite treatment room with a pair of ultra-comfy beds. And for those who want to enjoy their R&R with loved ones, reserve the Social House, a private space with a bathhouse, sauna, meditation garden, lounge, and double treatment rooms. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Hong Kong How environmentally friendly is it? You won't find any single-use plastic at the spa, but otherwise there aren't any other particularly overt examples of sustainability. That said, the hotel has made strides in recent years to reduce waste with the introduction of an on-site composter, and it has increased its recycling efforts. The property also participates in social responsibility initiatives and continues to make moves in the right direction, with the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Hong Kong What else do we need to know? The 82-foot outdoor infinity pool is the perfect place to cool off and offers unbelievable panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. If laps aren't your thing, a daily schedule of wellness classes, with a focus on yoga, are complimentary for hotel guests and Asaya members. However, keep in mind that spa facilities are only available to those with appointments or guests staying at Asaya Lodges. On days that you don't have a treatment booked, the changing rooms next to the fitness center boast their own set of facilities, including a hydrotherapy plunge pool with a great vista. And if you're in need of a blowout for a big event, there's a Rossano Ferretti salon calling your name. Who can go? Facilities like the pool and fitness center are limited to hotel guests and members. Otherwise, anyone in Hong Kong who's looking for an urban oasis is welcome to book a treatment. Booking details for Asaya Spa by Guerlain at Rosewood Hong Kong Address: 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Read more from Vogue's Global Spa Guide.
Travel Daily News
2 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Rosewood Hotel Group appoints new COO and VP Operations EMEAC
Rosewood Hotel Group appoints Anthony Ingham as COO and Luca Finardi as VP Operations EMEAC to strengthen global luxury growth strategy. HONG KONG – Rosewood Hotel Group, one of the leading global lifestyle and hospitality management groups, announce the appointment of two new corporate executives who will reinforce our strategic vision of becoming the global powerhouse in luxury, travel and lifestyle and further elevate our operational strengths. Anthony Ingham, the Group's new Chief Operating Officer, will begin his term on September 1, 2025, reporting directly to Sonia Cheng, the Group's Chief Executive Officer. Anthony brings decades of experience to his new role and will be instrumental in shaping the Group's operations and strategy to achieve its vision. He will also be responsible for enhancing the guest experience and driving operational and commercial success across all the Group's properties while leading the global teams across operations, commercial, CRM, retail, wellness, digital and e-commerce. 'I am thrilled to be joining the Rosewood team at a pivotal moment in the Group's substantial growth phase, as it develops one of the most robust luxury pipelines in the industry,' said Anthony Ingham. 'It's an exciting opportunity to contribute further to the extraordinary work that has been done to date to position Rosewood as one of the most innovative and creative brands in the luxury lifestyle space.' A seasoned veteran of the luxury and lifestyle hospitality sectors at global hotel groups, including InterContinental, Starwood and Marriott International, Anthony has extensive experience in leading large global portfolios of luxury hotels, specializing in brand strategy, experience design, operational transformation and commercial performance. He was responsible for spearheading the holistic brand transformation of W Hotels following the acquisition by Marriott International and has a decade of experience in shaping the brand proposition, experience and marketing for over 120 Luxury Collection Hotels globally. He will join Rosewood Hotel Group from The Hong Kong Jockey Club, where he led the membership club business, the hospitality operations of two of the world's leading racecourses, and the Club's overall brand, marketing and customer experience strategy. To further elevate the Group's operational strengths, the Group is also welcoming Luca Finardi as Vice President, Operations, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Caribbean Atlantic (EMEAC), on June 1, 2025. An accomplished hotelier with over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Luca spent the past decade establishing Mandarin Oriental's Italian portfolio and was most recently General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Paris and Area Vice President, Operations for France, Italy and Czech Republic. 'I am honored to join Rosewood and look forward to contributing to the Group's success by embracing its vision and values as it pursues its quality growth strategy,' said Luca Finardi. 'This is a definitive moment for the Group, and it is a privilege to be part of the team, shaping its operational ethos and bringing positive impact in our communities.' Luca will report to Anthony and partner closely with Managing Directors of Rosewood's properties and key internal stakeholders to oversee the operational strategies of the Group's portfolio and sustain its quality growth in the EMEAC region. Together with the Vice Presidents, Operations for Americas and Asia Pacific, Luca will also play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities for optimization and developing best practices as the Group continues to expand its footprint and solidify its leading position.
AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Is Phnom Penh Southeast Asia's most underrated capital? Here's why it is time to visit, Lifestyle News
Imagine this: you're at a rooftop bar, sipping an artisanal gin cocktail as soft jazz plays in the background. Below you, 37 floors down, the glittering lights of a city wink away. You've spent the afternoon wandering its streets dotted with art galleries, independent boutiques and whimsical cafes before joining the fashionable folks around you for a drink. It almost feels like Bangkok or Bali — except there are no overwhelming crowds of tourists or aggressive touts. Sva kum (welcome) to Phnom Penh. Phno way, you say? You'd be forgiven if the Cambodian capital has so far flown under your long-weekend radar. After all, it's most often remembered for its dark past and Communist history, with a long-drawn civil war that only came to an end in the 1990s. But things are changing. For the first time, the city has a young generation of citizens who haven't grown up surrounded by war, while expats are moving into the dynamic and increasingly tourist-friendly destination to start businesses. New hotels, edgy cocktail bars, indie boutiques and art galleries are popping up quicker than you can say "fresh start", transforming it into one of Southeast Asia's fastest-rising creative hubs. (For proof on how quickly things are changing, check out the LGBTQ+ scene, where a new annual Pride festival now draws thousands of people every year — more on that later.) All of which means that while Phnom Penh may be underrated for now, it won't stay that way for long. So go while you can — and while it's still much more affordable than nearby popular destinations. Here's where to eat, drink, stay and play in the Cambodian capital. Where to stay: Luxe towers, historic legends and riverfront retreats [embed] To experience Phnom Penh's glow-up in style, check into the Rosewood Phnom Penh. Sitting on the top floors of the city's tallest skyscraper, this gorgeous hotel has the best rooms in town and serves up sweeping Mekong views, an art-filled lobby, and some of the city's best cocktails. If old-school glamour is more your thing, head to Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the grand dame of Phnom Penh hotels. Opened in 1929, it's all black-and-white tiled corridors, leafy courtyards and history-soaked bars. For something with more of a boutique vibe, the stylish Hotel KVL in the heart of the tourist district offers minimalist luxury, with views that overlook the intersection of the great Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers. Where to eat and drink: Modern Khmer food and creative cocktails Phnom Penh's food and drink scene is levelling up fast, with international restaurants mushrooming across the city. The best place to start your culinary adventure is Bai Sor, with its modern Cambodian dishes, like Kep crab with Kampot pepper and charcoal-grilled stuffed frogs, and a focus on fresh, local, seasonal produce. [embed] For a casual, cosy meal (not to mention yummy gelato), head to Koki Kitchen, where Southeast Asian flavours come together in dishes like the spicy tuna tartare and curry noodles. [embed] And don't sleep on Phnom Penh's bar scene, which is surprisingly extensive and sophisticated for a city that only recently entered the landscape. The understated speakeasy Kravat is where the cool kids (and stylish grown-ups) sip cocktails crafted with Cambodian ingredients. Meanwhile, laidback Pomelo, a Scandinavian-style cocktail bar hidden down a laneway, offers classic drinks with chilled-out vibes. Whether or not you're up for a drink, save time for Sora, the award-winning rooftop bar at the Rosewood. Here, the seasonal menu of fabulous cocktails is just half the draw — its open-air terrace also offers jaw-dropping unblocked views across the city. What to do: Sustainable shopping, art-hopping and creative festivals Phnom Penh is a playground for creative, planet-conscious souls right now. For shopping, skip the malls and head to the fair-trade fashion boutique A.N.D, where you'll find handwoven textiles and ethically made fashion pieces — some created, incredibly, from rags dredged from the Mekong River. Or visit Nary — which employs women from the community to produce its clothes — for breezy, sustainable resort wear. [embed] Over at Interwoven Atelier, there are light, easy-to-wear dresses and separates that are perfect for our region's tropical weather, while Paradise is the best place for beach-esque decor pieces. Nearby Shade, meanwhile, offers artisanal accessories and standout menswear by longtime Phnom Penh resident Ryan Drewe Taylor. [embed] The city's art scene is thriving, too. The Gallerist is one of the best places to view the increasingly admired work of Cambodia's contemporary artists. And if you're into theatre, The Last Stage by The Acting Art Academy is where Phnom Penh's next-gen playwrights and actors are telling new, exciting stories. Time your visit right and you can also catch Phnom Penh Designers Week, a city-wide celebration of Cambodian creativity, or Pride Fest Cambodia, the highlight of which is a concert and an Amazing Race-style tuk tuk race across the city. Now is the time to go There's a young energy to Phnom Penh at the moment that feels like the capital is on the cusp of becoming the next Bangkok. Yet traffic still trundles along the roads like it's in no hurry to become the next big thing, and the city's attractions are blissfully uncrowded. In a few years there will be many more major hotel chains (several are already under construction), and things will no doubt be different. But for now, this is Southeast Asia's most underrated, under-the-radar capital, and there's no better time to visit. [[nid:718282]] This article was first published in
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Resources Top 5: Petratherm adds weight to Rosewood heavy mineral sands discovery
Strike has been extended by 1.6km and higher grades returned from drilling at the Rosewood HM discovery Maiden Antimony Canyon exploration will target several high-priority areas within and beyond the existing resource A review of mineralisation at iTech Minerals' Sabre prospect has identified a series of mislocated drill holes Your standout resources stocks for Thursday, May 29, 2025 Petratherm (ASX:PTR) Petratherm continues to add weight to the Rosewood heavy mineral discovery in South Australia with the latest additions to the bar being an extension of strike by 1.6km and higher grades returned from aircore drilling. These developments see one of the most promising titanium finds in Australia in years continue to grow and investors have responded, pushing shares up by 27.8% to a daily high of 34.5c before closing at 29.5c. The first 10 holes in a 73-hole aircore program at the Muckanippie project returned numerous intersections with higher grades than previously intersected such as: 26m grading 17.2% heavy minerals from a down-hole depth of 7m including 6m at 36.4% HM from 27m; 32m at 11.1% HM from 10m including 3m at 22.7% HM from 11m; and 15m at 11.5% HM from 6m including 5m at 20.9% HM from 7m. Petratherm said these were the best results to date and mineralisation at Rosewood East now extended at least 3.6km in a north-south direction and remains open to the north. The northernmost hole returned 8m at 13.1% HM from 6m. These results also support and upgrade previous drilling indicating widespread shallow, high-grade HM mineralisation at Rosewood. Mineralogy results to date indicate the Rosewood HM prospect has a very high, on average >95% valuable heavy mineral content composed primarily of high titanium dioxide minerals. 'Importantly, these results also confirm the high-grade continuity and thickness of the prospect over a very large area including right up to the extent of current drilling,' chief executive officer Peter Reid said. 'On this basis, we would anticipate future step out phase 3 exploration drilling in the coming weeks will continue to identify additional high-grade mineralisation and extend the potential size of the exciting Rosewood discovery.' Reid added that bulk sample testwork would get underway shortly to inform separation processing and would produce the company's initial HM sample products. 'This will be a key milestone and will go a long way to demonstrating the potential future commercial viability of the project.' The company first found that Rosewood has the potential to host HM in September 2024 when outcropping sampling returned between 10-50% titanium dioxide. This led to re-assaying of historical, wide-spaced drilling which confirmed that heavy mineral sands are present. Subsequent drilling returned encouraging HM intersections over a continuous 15km2 area while the mineralisation lends itself to free-digging with potential for valuable HM to be separated using standard wet concentration techniques typical of heavy mineral sands operations. The Muckanippie project area contains 100% owned Petratherm tenure and the JV tenements, EL 6715 (Narryer Metals, ASX:NYM) and EL6873 (G4 Metals). Mineral sands are associated with the weathering of a major intrusive complex, the Muckanippie Suite, which has been found to be highly prospective for critical minerals including platinum group elements, vanadium and titanium. Trigg Minerals (ASX:TMG) Gearing up for the hunt at its Antimony Canyon project in Utah with the aim of becoming a mainstay in the US critical minerals supply chain is Trigg Minerals, which jumped as much as 30.5% to 9c, a three-year high, on volume of almost 127m. A US-based exploration team has been mobilised to the site with maiden exploration to target several high-priority areas within and beyond the existing resource at Antimony Canyon. The area contains several historical mines, including Emma-Albion, Mammoth, Stebinite, Gem, Pluto and more. Trigg will assess potential of the historically productive antimony mines, which have had no modern exploration and very limited investigation along strike and at depth. The company sees an opportunity to define a materially larger resource using contemporary exploration methods. Alongside exploration, potential sites will also be assessed for the development of a smelter, as Trigg looks to secure its place in the US antimony supply chain. As China tightens its grip on antimony exports, the price of the critical mineral has soared, hitting highs of US$59,800/t in April. Antimony Canyon previously played a considerable role in securing domestic antimony during periods of conflict and Trigg plans to become a vertically integrated and dependable supplier of the mineral to the USA and greater western economy. The company is in talks with US government agencies to evaluate its eligibility for federal incentive programs that prioritise exploration, development and downstream processing of domestic critical minerals. The latest fieldwork will aim to verify the location of past workings, historical records and the broader mineralised footprint of the project. 'The Antimony Canyon project has a rich production history and a significant foreign resource estimate,' said Trigg's managing director Andre Booyzen. 'This initial site visit marks an important milestone in advancing our US antimony strategy. 'Our fieldwork will verify historical records, validate the location and condition of past workings, and help us understand the broader mineralised footprint.' iTech Minerals (ASX:ITM) A review of gold and antimony mineralisation at iTech Minerals' Sabre prospect within the Reynolds Range project has identified a series of mislocated drill holes, leading to a reinterpretation of the geological model. The new model has expanded the strike from ~500m to 800m, with a significant number of new targets including down plunge of the fold axis, along strike of fold limbs and repeated stacked hinge zones to the north and south. Petrological reports have also identified microcrystalline gold and potential for under reporting of assays. A study is now underway on existing drill core to establish representative assaying techniques and shares have climbed 12.91% to 3.5c. Geophysical crews have kicked off surveys at Reynolds Range with dipole-dipole IP planned for the Sabre prospect in the coming weeks. Reynolds Range covers four granted exploration licences and 791km2 of ground in the Aileron province, part of the Paleoproterozoic North Australian Craton. It is roughly 90–230km northwest of Alice Springs with access available from the Stuart Highway and the un-sealed Mt Denison road. ITM managing director Mike Schwarz said the review of historical drilling at Sabre identified a series of mislocated drill holes, causing previous explorers to interpret gold mineralisation between holes and sections incorrectly. 'Rectifying these mistakes has revealed a new model for gold exploration, and more importantly, opened up a much larger exploration space as well as predicting significant new drill targets down plunge and along strike,' he said. Drilling is expected to begin in the second half of this year. Cobalt Blue Holdings (ASX:COB) Cobalt Blue climbed 27.3% to 7c after signing a contract with Glencore to supply cobalt hydroxide feedstock to the planned Kwinana Cobalt Refinery in WA. Glencore will supply up to 50% of the refinery's feedstock requirements for three years, commencing from the start-up of commercial operations. COB and project partner Iwatani Australia are jointly developing the refinery to supply cobalt products to global lithium-ion battery manufacturers and others for industrial and defence applications. Glencore is a major diversified natural resource company and one of the world's largest cobalt producers. It supplies ESG-accredited material to numerous globally significant commercial partners. The contract guarantees supply of a minimum of 3,750 tonnes of cobalt hydroxide (750t in year one and 1,500t in years two and three), representing 50% of KCR's initial feedstock requirements. Feedstock will be sourced from Glencore's Kamoto Copper Company SA and Mutanda Mining SARL operations in the DRC, the world's largest supplier of mined cobalt, accounting for 76% of global output. 'We are thrilled to formalise a relationship with Glencore,' COB CEO Andrew Tong said. 'Locking in at least 50% of KCR's feedstock requirements is a significant step in derisking the project that brings us closer to FID. 'Developing a commercial partnership with one of the world's largest diversified miners helps solidify COB's position as a participant in the global cobalt industry. "This relationship will also enable COB to play a strategically important role in building new battery and critical minerals supply chains among like-minded countries.' Terra Metals (ASX:TM1) (Up on no news) Although there has been no news, Terra Metals was a big mover, up 69.23% to 4.4c. Earlier this month the company exercised its option to acquire 100% of HRM Exploration Pty Ltd, which holds four exploration licences covering 618km2 that are contiguous with company's flagship Dante polymetallic project in Western Australia's east. The all-scrip acquisition almost doubles the company's tenement position in the West Musgrave region and consolidates its foothold in the highly prospective Jameson Layered Intrusion, which is analogous to the Bushveld Province of South Africa. The company is progressing metallurgical optimisation testwork and a maiden mineral resource estimate at the Dante Reefs discovery. 'We are excited to secure a dominant landholding in the emerging major metal province,' managing director and CEO Thomas Line said. 'Last year we made two large copper-titanium-gold-platinum-vanadium discoveries at Reef 1 North and Reef 2. 'Recent metallurgical testwork has confirmed the mineralisation can produce three high-grade concentrates with high recoveries, using simple and low-cost processing tools.' The Dante Project contains large-scale magmatic copper, gold, platinum group metal (PGM), titanium and vanadium discoveries in the same geological complex and in close proximity to one of the world's largest mining development projects, BHP's Nebo-Babel deposit.
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Travel + Leisure
22-05-2025
- Travel + Leisure
Mexico's Newest Luxury Resort Has a Plunge Pool in Every Room, a Mile-long Beach, and Mountain Villas on a 400-foot Peak
Each of the Rosewood Mandarina's chic and spacious 134 guest rooms has an outdoor area with a private plunge pool and loungers. La Cocina, the resort's all-day restaurant, serves up phenomenal Mexican food, including hand-pressed tortillas warmed over the comal , in an open-air dining room, decorated with handmade ceramic and Latin American objets d'art. , in an open-air dining room, decorated with handmade ceramic and Latin American objets d'art. In addition to the on-site activities, such as surfing and paddleboarding, guests also enjoy a variety of adventurous pursuits within the larger Mandarina complex like zip lining, golfing, and pickleball. The resort has four pools and a mile-long sandy beach along Riviera Nayarit, which is an emerging tourist destination between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Pacific Ocean on Mexico's West Coast. I bit into a slice of charred watermelon—the sweet fruit extinguishing the heat from the jalapeños and zesty leche de tigre topping of my sea bass ceviche. I was sitting at my eight-seat teakwood dining table, steps away from the Pacific Ocean, burrowing my feet deeper and deeper into the sand. As I leaned back in my chair, I peeked my face out from under the shade of the table's umbrella, and let the bright sun warm my face. I'd arrived at the new Rosewood Mandarina, in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit, 40 minutes before, but I had already soaked in my beach suite's polished black Ekol plunge pool and finished a phenomenal lunch. Seated at the beachside dining table, I let the afternoon heat melt away the water droplets dotting my shoulders and the tension underneath. Real life—and real responsibility—already felt far away. Even the resort felt far away; A bridge over an estuary (home to my snappy crocodile neighbors) separated my room from the resort's main gathering areas. Rosewood Mandarina had opened only a few days prior, on May 15, and as the first journalist to see it, I had the nearly mile-long beach to myself. I have reported on almost 20 luxury resorts in Mexico—10 in Los Cabos, a handful on the Riviera Maya, and two just south of Mandarina in Punta Mita—and covered four Rosewood hotels, including the openings of Rosewood Vienna and Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort on the Island of Hawaii. I can honestly say the brand-new Rosewood Mandarina is at the top of my list of Mexican resorts to return to. It is a flawlessly executed, effortless resort vacation: an hour from the Puerto Vallarta airport via a new highway to a 565-acre resort complex that puts you within a four-minute golf cart ride of high-adrenaline adventures, such as zip lining and vertical hikes. What really puts it over the top for me is the stunning architecture by designer Caroline Meersseman of Bando x Seidel Meersseman and two exceptional restaurants helmed by a veteran Rosewood executive chef. View of the ocean from the Beachfront Suite Entry. On my first morning, I rode four zip lines across the Mexican jungle, before returning to my suite for a tall iced coffee and poolside chilaquiles with savory red sauce and a hefty sprinkling of cotija cheese. The next morning, I took a long walk on the beach, in the 6:30 a.m. haze, from my suite to the heart of the resort: La Cocina restaurant. I showed up with bare, sandy feet and sat in the open-air restaurant with a double espresso and a just-pressed green juice of spinach, pineapple, and ginger. Then, I dusted off my feet, put on my sneakers, and followed my guide into the jungle for a steep hike to an imposing, 500-year-old tree that Riviera Nayarit's Indigenous nations call the abuela (grandmother) tree. Each time I returned to the resort, I was tempted by the sprawling pool area, which has no fewer than four jade-colored Sukabumi stone pools with the front two sitting directly on the beach. But I always chose to return to my suite—the pull of the beachfront private plunge pool, perfectly heated to a walk-right-in temperature, was too strong. Scenic view of the beachfront suites. Maya Kachroo-Levine/Travel + Leisure Rosewood Mandarina isn't groundbreaking—major luxury developments with top hotels are popping up all over Central America, including in Baja California's Cabo del Sol, where a Four Seasons just opened, and Costa Palmas, which is slated to welcome an Aman this year; Costa Rica's Peninsula Papagayo, which just got a Ritz-Carlton Reserve; and the Riviera Maya's Kanai, with a new St. Regis and The Edition. But the execution of this resort—the service, the food, the striking design, with suites on the beach, flora-surrounded flatland rooms, and still-to-come mountain accommodations on a peak overlooking the crescent-shaped beach—is near perfect. 'There are three eco-systems within the resort: the beach, the flatlands, which feels like a jungle, and the mountain. It's like three boutique hotels instead of one big resort,' Juan Carlos Cardona Aquino, Rosewood Mandarina's managing director, tells me. And certainly, of all the luxury resorts in Mexico, this is one that travelers could come back to and have a different experience every time. This visit, I came by myself and spent my days zip lining, plunge pooling, and trying every local catch La Cocina and Spanish beach club Buena Onda restaurant could butterfly and grill or cube and serve up as ceviche. When I return, I'll bring my son and husband to stay at the mountain suites overlooking the coast. We'll come during polo season—yes, there's a polo club at the Mandarina complex that you may recognize from a certain Kendall Jenner photoshoot—and watch a match before dining at the alfresco Argentinian grill, Chukker, and making our way back to Rosewood's forthcoming mountaintop speakeasy. Here, my full review of the newest resort in Mexico, and the 33rd hotel in the Rosewood portfolio. The Oceanview Mountain Studio Suite's bedroom and terrace. Each of the Rosewood Mandarina's 134 guest rooms has a private plunge pool. Every piece of furniture, every light fixture, and every decor piece is custom made for the resort, with a lot of the wood accents and objets d'art (like the gorgeous tornillo wood dining tables and the beaded jewelry holders, made by the local Indigenous Wixárika, or Huichol, nation) crafted in Latin America. My beachfront premiere suite was right on the shore (a rarity on Mexico's Pacific Coast, where rooms are often set away from any beach with rougher water), with an outdoor lounge area that had a couch on one side and poolside loungers on the other. The bedroom felt enormous, with nearly 1,100 square feet, including 300 square feet of outdoor space. To get to my room, I would either walk along the beach from the main area of the resort or take the bridge over a scenic estuary that feeds into the Pacific Ocean. Currently, the beach and flatland suites—surrounded by lush native plants and blooming flowers and a short walk to the main pool area and two restaurants—are open. The 64 Mountain rooms, on a 400-foot peak gazing over the resort and mile-long beach, will debut in September. Guests will enjoy the tastes of authentic Mexican dining at La Cocina (The Kitchen). Rosewood knows great food, and Mandarina delivers fantastic Mexican food at all-day dining restaurant La Cocina and Spanish lunches and dinners at Buena Onda. La Cocina feels like a Mexican art gallery, with wooden shelving units displaying ceramics and beaded Wixárika-made figurines, light fixtures made of fine strands of rope, black-and-white woven side tables, and whimsical cushioned swings in the open-air dining room. I chose one of the beach tables for a dinner of charred shrimp aguachile and lobster tacos served with tortillas freshly pressed on the comal in the open kitchen. I finished it off with a carajillo cocktail, which I took with me as I walked down to the water, letting the ocean nip at my toes as the sun sank into the Pacific. Sit beachside and enjoy the Spanish coast cuisine of Buena Onda. Maya Kachroo-Levine/Travel + Leisure On my first night, I had the Nawa mocktail with tamarind and pineapple, and a platter of grilled seafood at Buena Onda. The Spanish-inspired restaurant, perched on the rocks on the far northern edge of the resort's elongated crescent–shaped beach, served up the famed Joselito jamon , imported from Jabugo, Spain, as an appetizer. It was the grilled prawns, octopus, and lobster, caught in the cool waters of the Pacific, brushed with olive oil and parsley, and served with a whole head of roasted garlic, that had me going in for seconds. Still to come: Toppu, a Nikkei restaurant, which is a Peruvian-Japanese fusion cuisine, and a speakeasy on the mountain. There are also restaurants within the 565-acre Mandarina complex, for guests of Rosewood, One&Only Mandarina, Mandarina residents, and the public, including Chukker, the Argentinian grill right alongside the polo field, where the kitchen is six grills under a tarp and the bar is built into a string light-heavy tree. It's exceedingly charming, as is the shared Mandarina beach club with Italian restaurant Allora. Panoramic views of the ocean from the beachfront infinity pool. Maya Kachroo-Levine/Travel + Leisure The main pool area is made up of four TK-foot-long pools, surrounded by gorgeous open-air wooden pavilions, and set along the mile-long beach with covered lounge chairs. Guests can surf and paddleboard at Rosewood's beach or take advantage of the myriad activities offered within the Mandarina complex, which includes the four-zip line course over the jungle that I loved. There are also tennis and pickleball courts, guided hikes, and a pristine nine-hole golf course. I toured the polo field and horse stables, visited the 54 horses that call Mandarina home, and was fully overcome meeting three newborn kittens who have set up shop in the stables. Horseback riding lessons, (seasonal) polo lessons, and horseback rides on the beach are all on offer. When polo season, which runs from November through May, ramps up, pros play matches most weekends. Gustavo Mejia, the Mandarina experiences manager who runs the operation, played 53 matches last year and hosted professional players as well as beginners keen to learn. Guests can take polo lessons or ride horses at the Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club. I stepped into the kids' club and was immediately greeted by a bevy of hanging wooden toys—rings, a rope swing—plus a small stage, a surplus of interactive and colorful toys, and a spacious yard area outside. Even more charming was the narrative throughline of the kids' club, which follows a deer from the Mexican fairytale 'The Journey of Tunuri and the Blue Deer.' It tells the Indigenous Wixárika story of the blue deer in the Riviera Nayarit's Sierra Madre Mountains, who helps a little boy, Tunuri, who is lost in the woods. The magical blue deer is a messenger between the dream world—a recurring theme in Wixárika culture and artwork—and the real world, and introduces Tunuri to Mother Earth and Father Sun, all in service of getting him back home to his family. Painted scenes within the kids' club depict this tale, featuring vibrant beading, rainbow-colored ropes, and a big blue deer in the yard. When I arrived in my Asaya Spa treatment room, my massage therapist asked me to close my eyes and smell three essential oils. She promised my body would intuitively choose the oil I needed, based on which smelled the best to me. I wound up with a eucalyptus and lemongrass blend to promote physical healing (I gave birth 10 months ago, so, seems right), which she kneaded into my back and down my legs for an hour that passed by all too quickly. I chose to forgo the steam room, sauna, and cold plunge circuit in favor of an hour-long soak back in my private plunge pool. The spa, built around a beautiful higuera (fig tree), has Japanese-French skin care brand EviDens for luxe facials that I would definitely come back for. Rosewood Mandarina has three accessible rooms—one in each of the eco-systems. La Cocina restaurant is accessible, but the beach and any sand walkways leading up to other gathering places are not. On the sustainability front, Rosewood cares for the on-site estuary and works with local biologists to tag and care for the crocodiles, as well as other wildlife. The resort team has planted only native flora on the premises and is working on a larger replanting effort, creating a wild garden near Asaya Spa. Much of the art and materials throughout the hotel are sourced from Mexico and Mexican artists; and I encountered very few single-use plastics during my stay. The scenic coast of Riviera Nayarit. As Riviera Nayarit—the 192-mile stretch between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Pacific Ocean—expands as a resort destination, the area's resort communities, including Mandarina and Punta de Mita, become more accessible. That's largely thanks to a brand-new section of the Puerto Vallarta-Guadalajara highway. The expanded highway—a much-anticipated multimillion-dollar Mexican infrastructure project—got me from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to Rosewood Mandarina in less than an hour, and it was a very smooth ride. Travelers heading to Rosewood Mandarina should fly into PVR; it's a 2.5-hour flight from Los Angeles International Airport and a nonstop hop from a few other West Coast hubs. Those flying from the East Coast of the U.S. will need to connect, typically in Atlanta (for the Delta loyalists) or Dallas (for the Oneworld crowd). The hotel is an American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts member, which means Amex Platinum cardholders get a host of perks, including a $100 resort credit and complimentary daily breakfast for two. The Amex website also notes that cardholders can book 30-percent-off stays through December 15, 2025, and the Rosewood Mandarina website touts the 30-percent-off opening offer for those booking directly through the hotel. Rosewood does not have a loyalty program. Nightly rates at Rosewood Mandarina start at $1,200. Every T+L hotel review is written by an editor or reporter who has stayed at the property, and each hotel selected aligns with our core values.
