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The third season of The White Lotus is set on Thailand’s tropical island paradise of Koh Samui. The island is known for its verdant jungle, white sandy beaches and collection of luxurious holiday resorts — including the Four Seasons Resort, which stars as the glamourous White Lotus Resort in the show.
‘The White Lotus’ season three filming locations
- The White Lotus hotel: The Four Seasons Koh Samui
- The White Lotus hotel bar: Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
- The White Lotus hotel spa: Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
- The buddhist monastery: Wat Pu Khao Thong
Inside the hotel where the third season of The White Lotus was filmed
Located on the north-western tip of Koh Samui overlooking the Gulf of Siam, the resort is set on 40 acres of a former coconut plantation. As seen in the show, the accommodation is ultra-luxurious, with many of the 71 villas containing multiple bedrooms, butlers and private infinity pools.
Designed by architect and interior designer Bill Bensley, the resort’s design takes its inspiration from the architecture of Southern Thailand and its use of wood, thatched roofs and open spaces. One of the resort’s most recognisable design features are its monkey statues — a symbol that’s also woven throughout The White Lotus series.
White Lotus viewers will also recognise the resort’s main pool, with its luxurious day beds and enviable view over the private beach.
If the show has made you think about booking a trip of your own, then the good news is you can stay at the Four Seasons Koh Samui — if, of course, you can afford the nightly rate that starts at nearly $1000 a night.
For most of us who can’t afford to holiday like the world’s one per cent, filming did take place at two other Thailand hotels. The hotel bar scenes were filmed at the Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, the hotel lobby and jewellery store scenes at Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort, and the hotel spa scenes at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket. With rooms starting from around $350, these resorts still come with a significant price tag for Thailand but are a much more affordable option.
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Book Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort on Luxury Escapes and Booking.com
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