Already Obsessed with ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3? Visit All The Iconic Filming Locations

Check in before they’re booked out.

As with real estate, when it comes to some TV shows – location is everything. Case in point? The White Lotus.

After all, in this HBO dramedy about the chaotic mishaps among the wealthy guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain, the hotel is at the very heart of the show, and the newly-released third season is no exception.

While seasons one and two were filmed at the Four Seasons Maui in Hawaii and Four Seasons San Domenico Palace in Sicily – both of which saw reservations skyrocket after their respective premieres – season three unfolds in Thailand, this time with more than one bucket list-worthy resort on the line-up.

Before you stream it on Binge, keep reading for a peek inside the filming locations for The White Lotus season three (so you can check in before they’re booked out).

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

The first two seasons featured Four Seasons hotels as the fictional White Lotus resorts, and season three continues this partnership with the Four Seasons Koh Samui.

It’s not hard to see why the island resort off the eastern coast of southern Thailand was chosen for the show’s next luxurious backdrop. Built on the site of a former orchard, over 800 lush coconut trees surround the 60 thatched-roof villas that dot the hillside, each complete with private plunge pools and sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand (Tanya would have loved it… RIP).

There’s also a communal ocean-front infinity pool that, as we saw with previous seasons, will likely be a place for characters to cross paths. And it’s not the only shared space where we’ll see the new cast interacting, with the resort also boasting a tennis court, a sea-facing Muay Thai boxing ring, multiple on-site restaurants and a private beach. There's also a hidden garden spa – where we're excited to catch everyone's favourite masseuse, Belinda, at work.

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas

Unlike previous seasons of The White Lotus, season three will feature multiple resorts, one of which is the Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas. Situated in southern Thailand on the northwest coast of Phuket, the resort comprises 83 private pool villas surrounding a tranquil lagoon, with another 30 pool pavilions tucked away in tropical gardens.

Secluded in nature, the resort has its own beach just steps away from the villas, where guests (real and fictional) can enjoy yoga or Muay Thai before some water sports or a splash in the ocean-view infinity pool. For those more inclined to unwind, the resort spa awaits for a bespoke massage, some sound healing or a detoxifying green tea scrub, to name but a few of the soothing treatments on offer.

Foodies will be especially pleased with the five on-site restaurants, including a beachside spot serving grilled seafood and the award-winning Tree House: a restaurant built around an ancient Banyan tree, offering omakase made of ingredients flown in fresh from Japan with curated sakes and Japanese-inspired cocktails.

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is the backdrop for several scenes in The White Lotus season three, including those set in the hotel lobby and jewellery store, but there's much more to see here. Located along the soft sands of Bophut Beach, the hotel has 106 elegant rooms and suites, some boasting private balconies or terraces overlooking swaying palms and turquoise waters.

Enjoy fine dining at Full Moon, or relax at Eclipse Bar, crafted cocktail in hand. Plus, it wouldn't be a series-ready location without a spa and infinity pool. The award-winning Anantara Spa, nestled in a lush garden, provides holistic treatments, including their signature coconut oil massage, while the pool overlooks the Gulf of Thailand. If you feel like stepping out of the hotel for a day of adventure (just don't end up at the centre of a tv-drama-worthy plot twist), the Fisherman’s Village is a vibrant hub of boutiques, cafes, and local markets moments from the premises.

Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort

If you've watched the first episode, you will have noticed Anantara Lawana’s stunning Singing Bird Lounge, located in the Chaweng Beach area. This isn't your average spot for alfresco dining and aperitifs. Here, you can experience canopy views while perched within a 120-year-old tree. With all the cocktails named after local birds, people (pun intended) flock to the region for their famous bird singing contests, called Hua Nok, a cherished Thai tradition. As the sunset drenches the bar in golden light, the birds of Samui enchant spectators with their melodic performances.

As a nod to the landscape of the area, Singing Bird Lounge's resident mixologist even concocts his own bitters and garnishes cocktails using plants from the hotel garden. Say sawatdee kha to paradise.