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2 properties in our collection.
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One&Only Wolgan Valley
One&Only Wolgan Valley was Australia's most compelling wildlife sanctuary hotel—a conservation-focused retreat where kangaroos hop past your private heated pool and wombats waddle through manicured gardens. Set in a UNESCO Blue Mountains valley just three hours from Sydney, the property balanced luxury with authentic Australian wilderness better than any competitor. Service reached One&Only's signature heights, with staff who knew guests by name and anticipated needs with genuine warmth. The tragedy is that road damage forced closure, robbing travelers of what many called their favorite Australian hotel experience.
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One&Only Palmilla
One&Only Palmilla stands as Los Cabos' enduring patriarch — a property that has attracted presidents and movie stars since 1956, when it opened as a 15-room retreat on one of Cabo's few genuinely swimmable beaches. The lush landscaping creates an oasis in the desert landscape, while the Mexican hacienda architecture feels both timeless and refreshed. Service remains the crown jewel here: butlers who remember your coffee preference by day two, staff who greet you by name throughout the property, and an intuitive hospitality that feels genuinely warm rather than scripted. But excellence comes at a premium that can feel punitive — $30 margaritas and $60 glasses of California cab test even deep pockets, though the quality justifies much of the expense.