You Can Actually Stay at These 5 Hotels Featured in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3

The White Lotus plunges viewers into the opulent, yet often troubled, world of the ultra-wealthy through the setting of a breathtakingly luxurious resort. The formula is simple: take a group of privileged individuals, place them in a paradise setting, and watch as their personal dramas, societal anxieties, and cultural clashes unfold.

The show’s creators have a knack for selecting properties that epitomize exclusivity and aesthetic perfection. It’s no coincidence that the series has forged a strong relationship with the Four Seasons brand, which is known for its unwavering commitment to luxury. In many ways, the resorts are characters in themselves, shaping the narrative and reflecting the inner turmoil of the guests.

The third season, set in Thailand, expands beyond a single resort — unlike the first season, filmed almost entirely at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea in Hawai‘i, and the second at the Four Seasons San Domenico Palace in Taormina in Taormina, Sicily — using multiple locations to create the fictional White Lotus experience.

While the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui serves as the primary setting, other luxury properties have been cleverly woven into the fabric of the narrative. That raises the question: Can you actually experience these locations for yourself? The answer, thankfully, is a resounding yes.

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Photo: Four Seasons

Photo: Four Seasons

Photo: Four Seasons

Photo: Four Seasons

Most of this season’s drama unfolds at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. Cast members stayed on-site during production, and the resort was closed to other guests for two months during filming.

Situated on the island’s northeastern coast, this 40-acre, five-star resort is not for the tight-fisted. Matador Network editor Suzie Dundas recently looked into what it would cost to vacation like a White Lotus guest, and it’s not cheap, to say the least.

The resort’s design draws from traditional southern Thai architecture, with thatched roofs and indoor-outdoor spaces framed by jungle foliage, hundreds of coconut trees, and the cerulean hues of the Gulf of Thailand. The 60 pool villas and 11 private residences cascade down a lush hillside, each with its own infinity pool and panoramic views of the private beach and ocean. At night, glowing lanterns peek through the foliage. The private pool villas (specifically Residence 9, a multi-level private villa with two infinity pools) and the resort’s private beach are heavily featured in the first three episodes of the third season.

Dining experiences at the resort include the on-the-beach PlaPla, which serves dishes such as lobster hummus and sea bass ceviche with passion fruit, and the Michelin-recommended Koh Thai Kitchen, which celebrates regional southern Thai cuisine (the slow-cooked wagyu beef cheek massaman curry is, reputedly, next-level good). For pre-dinner cocktails, there’s CoCo Rum above the pool and the Rum Vault, or guests can simply sit back and order a Thai G&T on their private patio.

The Secret Garden Spa is as pretty as you’d expect. There are five treatment rooms and a long menu of traditional therapies, such as Thai foot reflexology and four-handed massages using oils infused with herbs from the resort’s “secret garden.” The resort also offers a range of recreational activities, both complimentary and paid extras. There are snorkeling tours with a marine biologist, Thai language classes, talks about coral, tennis, and Muay Thai boxing. There are also more contemplative practices like guided sundown meditations, which some of the characters in the series could certainly benefit from.

A Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui representative says over email that there has been a noticeable increase in the number of people interested in the resort, and Thailand’s Tourism Authority anticipates a 20 percent rise in tourism due to the show.

Photo: Anantara Hotels and Resorts

Photo: Anantara Hotels and Resorts

Photo: Anantara Hotels and Resorts

Photo: Anantara Hotels and Resorts

The Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, located in Mai Khao just below the island’s northern tip, plays a pivotal role — particularly in scenes featuring Belinda Lindsey (Natasha Rothwell), the spa manager from Season 1. The resort’s Wellness Sanctuary Spa, where Belinda’s scenes were filmed, overlooks a lagoon filled with blooming lotuses. The six treatment rooms offer a haven within a haven, with therapies ranging from Thai warrior massage and chakra crystal balancing to sound bowl healing.

Like the Four Seasons, this resort’s design is inspired by traditional Thai architecture, with teakwood accents, finely carved embellishments, and sacred monkey statues. Accommodations are spread across two areas with 70 suites and 30 one-to-four bedroom Pavilion Pool Villas.

Photo: Anantara Hotels and Resorts

Photo: Anantara Hotels and Resorts

Photo: Anantara Hotels and Resorts

Photo: Anantara Hotels and Resorts

Another Anantara property featured in the third season is the Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort. The resort was the backdrop for several key scenes, including those set in the hotel lobby, security station, tree-lined resort entrance, employee parking lot, and the jewelry store.

The resort’s luxurious beachfront location and tropical gardens are the perfect setting for the show’s intricate plotlines. Due to the popularity of Koh Samui, the island can evoke some feelings of sensory overload. The Anantara Bophut Koh Samui is a breath of fresh air, a quiet retreat despite its proximity to the lively Bo Phut’s Fisherman’s Village. Rooms and suites are drenched in natural light and surround a palm-shaded pool. There are exceptional restaurants in the village and a famous night market three times a week for street food bites, and the resort offers a welcome departure from the stuffy fine dining establishments often found on the island. Thin Tai serves modern Thai cuisine, and Guilty offers South American comfort dishes like potato croquettes with truffle mayonnaise and Argentinian-style lamb chops.

Photo: Anantara Hotels and Resorts

Photo: Anantara Hotels and Resorts

Photo: Anantara Hotels and Resorts

Photo: Anantara Hotels and Resorts

The Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort also played a role in the third season, with its Singing Bird Lounge used for the bar scenes — you might remember it from the scene where Chelsea (played by British actress Aimee Lou Wood) meets retired model Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon). The lounge has a treehouse-style design and panoramic ocean views. Its name comes from the traditional bird-singing contests on Koh Samui where trained zebra doves, known locally as nok khao chawa, are judged on their ability to imitate other bird songs.

Anantara Lawana offers the “Glimpse of White Lotus” package. Set in the lounge, guests can choose from a curated list of cocktails inspired by the series including the Anantara White Lotus mirage, a gin-based drink with floral notes; Mook, a tequila cocktail named after the character of the same name; and gaitok, a mezcal-based concoction. After cocktails in the lounge, guests can indulge in an eight-course tasting menu: either “Embers of Earth & Ocean,” a seafood and meat-focused menu, or “Roots of Earth & Bloom,” a vegetarian alternative. The dining experience includes engraved keepsakes and a hush-hush exclusive gift.

The resort’s location at the northern edge of Chaweng offers a balance of accessibility and seclusion. is within walking distance or a short tuk-tuk ride away. Behind the resort’s walls, there’s a tranquil, elegant atmosphere. The resort features a collection of villas and rooms, including two-story houses and standalone pool villas, creating a private environment for guests. The beachfront bar and restaurant terrace foster a more communal environment.

Photo: Rosewood Hotels

Photo: Rosewood Hotels

Photo: Rosewood Hotels

Photo: Rosewood Hotels

Rosewood Phuket‘s Ta Khai restaurant was used for dinner scenes because the Four Seasons restaurant area was too dark to film at night. Situated on Emerald Bay, a 60-minute drive from Phuket International Airport, the Rosewood feels a world away from the island’s more commercial areas.

The seafood restaurant is styled to resemble a fisherman’s village, and has been a destination restaurant on the island for over a decade. The menu is based on the day’s catch, with dishes like tod mun goong (fried shrimp cakes and pickled vegetables with a sweet plum sauce) and pla kapong neung manao (steamed snapper fillet dressed in lime, garlic, and chili). Focusing on local ingredients and experiences, the resort’s “A Sense of Taste” program collaborates with Thai producers like Bah Mi for noodles and Big Bee Farm for honey. There are also food-based excursions like yacht fishing trips.

As one of the island’s most expensive builds, the Rosewood Phuket offers 71 over-the-top pavilions and villas, each designed to integrate with the surrounding jungle landscape. These accommodations, ranging from Garden Pool Pavilions to expansive Beachfront Pool Villas, feature private pools, gardens, and outdoor bathing areas. Eco-friendly roof gardens adorn many units, while interiors showcase contemporary design with local materials, Thai artwork, and thoughtful amenities like cocktail-making kits and touch-button blinds.