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Opening 2029

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One&Only Fiji

One&Only's first Fiji resort, a 127-acre island site in the remote Yasawa group

Nacula Island, Fiji

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One&Only is planning its first Fiji resort on Nacula Island, in the far-flung Yasawa group, across a 127-acre site. The brief is 40 accommodations and 20 residences, built as a joint venture between Kerzner and BSP Life. The name isn't locked in yet, so for now it's being referred to simply as One&Only Fiji, and the opening is slated for 2029.

The Yasawas are about as remote as Fiji gets, which is exactly the kind of setting this brand tends to do well, and 40 keys on 127 acres points to a lot of space per guest. We haven't been, and 2029 is a long runway, so this is anticipation, not a verdict. What we'll be watching for is how they handle access to an island this far out, and whether the residences crowd the resort or sit cleanly apart from it.

Not yet scored. We publish a Fat Score only once a hotel is open and real guests have stayed and written about it — this is a first look, not a verdict.

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One&Only Fijiis still under wraps. Here's what's already open and scored in our collection — more from One&Only, and nearby in Fiji.

One&Only Cape Town — Cape Town, South Africa
Fat Approved

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One&Only Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

One&Only Cape Town occupies a unique position as Cape Town's most accessible luxury resort, combining the polish of an international brand with an unbeatable location at the V&A Waterfront. The property delivers on service excellence that One&Only is known for, with staff who remember your name and preferences from day two. While the design feels more resort-like than authentically Cape Townish compared to boutique competitors like Ellerman House, the dramatic scale works — especially the lobby bar's Table Mountain views and the expansive pool deck. The location is the trump card: you can walk safely to shops, restaurants, and attractions while enjoying genuine luxury amenities. It's not the most soulful choice in Cape Town, but it's the safest bet for travelers who want five-star reliability in the heart of the action.

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One&Only Mandarina — Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
Fat Approved

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One&Only Mandarina

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

One&Only Mandarina occupies one of Mexico's most spectacular settings — a 565-acre jungle-meets-ocean sanctuary where Kerry Hill's architectural vision creates private villas suspended between canopy and coastline. The property delivers genuine drama: standalone treehouses with infinity plunge pools, panoramic Pacific views, and coati sightings from your outdoor shower. But the magic comes with meaningful friction. The buggy system that defines daily life here consistently frustrates guests with 20-minute waits that transform simple movements into hour-long odysseys. Service ranges from transcendent (hosts who learn your mango preference by day two) to surprisingly amateur for a property charging $2,000+ nightly. When it works — which it often does — Mandarina feels like a private estate borrowed from nature itself. When it doesn't, you're trapped in paradise, waiting for a ride.

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One&Only Palmilla — Los Cabos, Mexico
Fat Favorite

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One&Only Palmilla

Los Cabos, Mexico

One&Only Palmilla is the sentimental favorite in Los Cabos for good reason — a property that opened in 1956 when Cabo had 300 residents and has been refining the art of understated Mexican hacienda luxury ever since. The setting is genuinely remarkable: lush, hand-cultivated grounds that feel like a cool oasis the moment you pass through the copal smoke at the entrance, framed by crisp white colonial architecture tumbling down a dramatic Sea of Cortez coastline. What truly separates Palmilla from the newer competition — the Four Seasons, the Rosewood, the Waldorf — is its service culture: a 48% return-guest rate doesn't lie, and the staff's warmth (the hand-over-heart greeting is sincere, not performative) and proactive personalization consistently outpace peers. The rooms carry some age, and the food and beverage pricing is genuinely aggressive even by ultra-luxury standards — a $35 guacamole and $30 margaritas will test your zen. What you're buying here is something the newer properties haven't yet earned: a soul.

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One&Only Reethi Rah — North Malé Atoll, Maldives
Fat Approved

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One&Only Reethi Rah

North Malé Atoll, Maldives

One&Only Reethi Rah occupies one of the Maldives' largest resort islands, offering genuine variety with 12 beaches sprawling across six kilometers of coastline. The speedboat accessibility from Malé removes seaplane logistics, while the island's scale provides both social energy at the Beach Club and secluded pockets for privacy. Service operates at the anticipatory level you'd expect from One&Only, with staff consistently recognized for going beyond standard luxury hospitality. The dining program impresses with quality that seems impossible on a remote island, though the lack of house reef means snorkeling requires excursions rather than villa-front access. At this price point, a few operational inconsistencies around billing transparency and room maintenance feel more pronounced than they should.

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