We're officially halfway through the third season of The White Lotus, and the award-winning HBO dark comedy series has us daydreaming about the day we can check into a luxury resort. This time in Thailand.
Trading in the Aperol spritz-filled escapades and sun-drenched Italian seaside cliffs of season two’s Sicily location for the lush Thailand jungle, this season unfolds at yet another Four Seasons property. From the stunning panoramic ocean views to the palm-lined villas, The White Lotus is proving once more that an island paradise isn’t always what it seems.
Keeping in line with the series' signature theme of showcasing the super-rich and their rich-people problems that sometimes take a murderous turn, The White Lotus transports its characters to a sumptuous setting where they are to relax and bask in their afterglow. Except their vacay away from home offers more chaos than peace. Nonetheless, such a setting is one that feels as much of a character in each season as the guests themselves.
With the revered "White Lotus bump" in mind, if you’re looking to turn your White Lotus vacation dreams into reality, here’s everything to know before booking your trip to the "Land of Smiles."
The White Lotus Hotel Location
From season to season, the fictional White Lotus hotel serves as the show’s throughline, with the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea central to the first season and the aforementioned San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel last season. This season, the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, is the hotel.
With sweeping 43 acres nestled on steep slopes that overlook the pristine waters of the Gulf of Thailand, this oasis offers private hillside villas bordered with tropical greenery, infinity pools, and a world-class spa in the heart of the Thailand jungle making it fitting to be the undeniably picturesque and tranquil backdrop for this season.
Other filming locations for the White Lotus Thailand captured in the series included Anantara Lawana, Anantara Bophut, and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket, per The Hollywood Reporter.
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How Much Does It Cost to Book the White Lotus Hotel?
With a "core clientele of affluent travellers, honeymooners, and wellness seekers," if you want to book a stay at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, be prepared to splurge for your leisure. Standard rates for villas start at about $1,000 per night, offering sea views of the Gulf of Thailand as well as surrounding islands and tropical gardens. It also comes with an infinity pool equipped with a private deck and sun loungers.
One of the more expensive residences on the property, the Four-Bedroom Residence Villa with a Pool costs around $11,000 a night and comes complete with a personal butler, two infinity pools, and chef, with the goal to provide guests with "the ultimate indoor-outdoor living experience."
Fun fact: The Ratliff family in White Lotus Season 3 series stay in the resort's Residence #9 multi-level villa.
What To Expect at The Four Seasons Koh Samui Thailand
The Four Seasons Koh Samui Thailand is designed to be an exhale. Perched within the nature of the laid-back island lifestyle Koh Samui is known for, the idyllic resort hosts a bevy of relaxing activities, escapes, and excursions. From world-class healing treatments that can be indulged in while surrounded by lush greenery via the Secret Garden Spa or while overlooking the Gulf to activities like beachfront dining for two, sunrise yoga, or paddleboarding, the resort seeks to give you a taste of a little bit of everything the island has to offer.
High above the resort is the KOH Thai Kitchen and Bar, serving up an elevated dining experience on the resort, thanks to panoramic views of the island while you indulge in the vibrant flavors of dishes featuring fresh-caught seafood and ingredients that are locally sourced.
KOH Thai Kitchen and Bar at The Four Seasons Koh Samui
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Featured image by Ken Seet/The Four Seasons
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