The opulent Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea and the lavish Four Seasons’ San Domenico Palace Hotel in Sicily became highly sought-after destinations after featuring prominently in the first two seasons of HBO’s acclaimed series “The White Lotus.” Series creator Mike White has hinted that the third season will take place in Asia, with sources suggesting Thailand as the exotic locale. Considering White’s preference for Four Seasons properties, it’s likely that one of these four resorts in Thailand will be chosen.
Four Seasons Koh Samui
Located in Northern Thailand, Four Seasons Koh Samui offers a perfect blend of sun, sand, and a touch of mischief—an essential element of “The White Lotus.” The resort features butler-serviced pool villas and private retreats with one to five bedrooms, each offering stunning views of the Gulf of Thailand. Guests can enjoy the private beach on Laem Yai Bay, take day trips to Angthong Marine National Park, or embark on sunset cruises on the luxury yacht Minor Affair. Families can participate in non-motorized water sports and explore the Coral Conservation Project with the help of an in-house marine biologist.
Four Seasons Chiang Mai
Overlooking lush terraced rice fields and misty mountains, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai provides a serene setting ideal for the healing often needed by “The White Lotus” characters. Guests can explore Northern Thailand from pavilions nestled in verdant paddies, luxurious private retreats, or multi-bedroom pool villas. The resort offers plant-based dining, treatments at the award-winning Wara Cheewa Spa, traditional Lanna-style architecture, and curated experiences like Muay Thai, yoga, biking, fabric dyeing, and meeting the resident water buffaloes.
Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle
Set in the natural mountain scenery of Chiang Rai, near Myanmar and Laos, Four Seasons’ Tented Camp Golden Triangle offers a unique off-the-grid experience. In this historic region, guests can take all-inclusive excursions along mountain trails and bamboo forests. Arriving by long-tail boat on the Ruak River, they stay in luxurious tented suites designed by Bill Bensley, enjoy private dining, Land Rover excursions, spa treatments, and forest bathing, with opportunities to see rescued elephants. Highlights in Chiang Rai include the stunning Blue Temple and White Temple.
Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
The urban setting of Four Seasons’ high-rise hotel in Bangkok might be an unexpected choice, but it offers pristine privacy combined with the vibrant nightlife and shopping of Thailand’s capital. The hotel’s cascading architecture, seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, and interconnected green courtyards create an urban sanctuary alongside the historic Charon Krung Road and the flowing Chao Phraya River.
About Vicki Arkoff
Based in Los Angeles, Vicki Arkoff is the Editor at Large for Pursuitist and a founding editor for Holiday Goddess, a chic travel site for women. Her work is featured in various publications including Atlas Obscura, The Awesomer, DaySpa, The Chicago Tribune, CNN Travel, JustLuxe, Lonely Planet, Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, Toronto Star, WellSpa 360, WestJet Magazine, Where Traveler, Where Guestbook, and Yahoo News. She is a co-author of the bestselling Holiday Goddess books and an editor of books like ‘Sinatra’ and ‘Inside Mad.’ Additionally, she contributes to MAD Magazine and is an entertainment reporter for outlets such as Daily Variety and Entertainment Weekly.