White Lotus filming locations across four seasons
    WHITE LOTUS · FILMING LOCATIONS · ALL FOUR SEASONS

    Where Was The White Lotus Filmed? Every Real Hotel, Every Season

    A complete guide to every real hotel and filming location used across all four seasons of HBO's The White Lotus, with current rates and booking links.
    By Jack Williamson·May 2026·9 min read

    The White Lotus is filmed at four very real luxury hotels, one per season, plus a handful of supporting properties used for specific scenes. Every season has been shot at a Four Seasons resort except Season 4, which moves to the Chateau de La Messardiere in Saint-Tropez. This guide covers every confirmed filming location, what each one costs to book in 2026, and where to stay if you want the closest experience to each season.

    Want the deep dives? See our full White Lotus hotels guide, the Four Seasons Koh Samui review for Season 3, and our "is The White Lotus a real hotel?" explainer.

    Last Updated: April 2026Reviewed by Jack Williamson·Luxury Travel Editor

    Every White Lotus Filming Location, Season by Season

    Season 1 · Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

    Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

    The original White Lotus, filmed in late 2020 inside a sealed COVID bubble.

    Season 1 was shot entirely on site at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea, with the cast and crew living in the hotel for the duration of filming. The three pools, Wailea Beach frontage, Spago by Wolfgang Puck and the now famous Pineapple Suite all appear throughout the show. From around $1,000 per night for a garden view room.

    $1,000+/ night
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    Season 2 · Taormina, Sicily, Italy

    San Domenico Palace, A Four Seasons Hotel

    A 14th century monastery converted into a clifftop Four Seasons.

    Season 2 was filmed at the San Domenico Palace in Taormina, a former Dominican monastery reopened by Four Seasons in 2021. The infinity pool, the cloisters and the dining room all feature in the show, although most bedroom interiors were actually shot at a separate Lumina Studios soundstage. From around $800 per night.

    Season 3 · Koh Samui, Thailand

    Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

    The primary villa filming location for the show's Thailand season.

    Season 3 broke the single hotel format. The Four Seasons Koh Samui served as the main villa and pool location, with private hillside suites and the Secret Spa Garden featuring throughout. Lobby and arrival scenes were filmed at the Anantara Bophut Koh Samui, the spa scenes at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, and the dinner scenes at Rosewood Phuket. From around $1,000 per night.

    $1,000+/ night
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    Season 3 — Lobby · Koh Samui, Thailand

    Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort

    The Season 3 lobby, security station and jewellery shop scenes.

    If you want to walk through the actual entrance shown in Season 3 at a fraction of the Four Seasons rate, this is the answer. The Anantara Bophut is around $250 per night, and guests are now actively booking it specifically because it appears in the show.

    Season 3 — Dining · Phuket, Thailand

    Rosewood Phuket

    Ta Khai restaurant, the Season 3 dinner scene location.

    Rosewood Phuket's Ta Khai restaurant, a five time Michelin Guide listed venue, was used for the dining scenes in Season 3. Worth booking for the food alone even if you have not seen the show.

    Season 4 · Saint-Tropez, France

    Chateau de La Messardiere, Airelles Collection

    The first non Four Seasons White Lotus hotel. Filming runs April to October 2026.

    Season 4 moves to the French Riviera and the 19th century Chateau de La Messardiere, part of the Airelles Collection. Filming runs from late April through October 2026 with a cast that includes Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Coogan, Vincent Cassel and Chris Messina. From €3,000 per night.

    €3,000+/ night
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    When to Book Each Filming Location

    Rates at White Lotus hotels rise 20 to 40 percent in the months after each season airs. Season 4 begins filming in April 2026 and is expected to premiere in late 2026, so the window to book Saint-Tropez at pre-spike rates is closing fast. The Four Seasons Maui, San Domenico Palace and Four Seasons Koh Samui all have established multi-month booking lead times for peak season. We cover the exact scheduling in our full White Lotus guide.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The White Lotus Season 1 was filmed at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea in Hawaii. The entire cast and crew lived on site during production in late 2020 because of COVID restrictions. Rooms start from approximately $1,000 per night for a garden view.

    The White Lotus Season 2 was filmed at the San Domenico Palace in Taormina, Sicily. The hotel is a 14th century former Dominican monastery operated by Four Seasons since 2021. Rooms start from around $800 per night, with Mount Etna view suites significantly higher.

    The White Lotus Season 3 was primarily filmed at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui in Thailand. The lobby and entrance scenes were shot at the Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort, spa scenes at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, and the dining scenes at Rosewood Phuket's Ta Khai restaurant.

    The White Lotus Season 4 is being filmed at the Chateau de La Messardiere in Saint-Tropez, France, part of the Airelles Collection. Filming runs from late April through October 2026, with the season expected to premiere in late 2026. Suites start from approximately €3,000 per night.

    Yes, every primary filming location is a real, bookable hotel. The Four Seasons Maui, San Domenico Palace, Four Seasons Koh Samui and Chateau de La Messardiere are all available through Booking.com. Supporting hotels used for specific scenes, such as the Anantara Bophut Koh Samui, are also bookable and significantly more affordable.

    The fictional White Lotus resort is not a single real hotel. Each season is filmed at a different real luxury property and dressed for production. We cover the full breakdown in our explainer at /travel-guides/is-the-white-lotus-a-real-hotel.

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