White Lotus Hotels: How to Stay at Every Filming Location
Few television series have changed the way people travel quite like HBO's The White Lotus. Each season is set at a fictional White Lotus resort, a glamorous, sun-drenched hotel where wealthy guests unravel over a single week. The resorts may be fictional, but the hotels are very real, and since the show first aired, bookings and searches for its filming locations have soared.
This guide takes you through every White Lotus hotel, season by season: where it is, what the real property is like, how it appeared on screen and how to plan a stay. We also cover the two French Riviera hotels confirmed for season four, which HBO began filming in April 2026.
In short: the real White Lotus hotels are Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea (season one), San Domenico Palace in Taormina (season two), Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui (season three), and, for season four, Airelles Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez and Hotel Martinez in Cannes.
Where Was The White Lotus Filmed?
| Season | Setting | Real hotel | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 (2021) | Hawaii | Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea | Maui, Hawaii, USA |
| Season 2 (2022) | Sicily | San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel | Taormina, Sicily, Italy |
| Season 3 (2025) | Thailand | Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui | Koh Samui, Thailand |
| Season 4 (filmed 2026, air date TBC) | French Riviera | Airelles Château de la Messardière and Hotel Martinez | Saint-Tropez and Cannes, France |
The pattern is clear: the producers favour iconic luxury hotels with a strong sense of place, often within the Four Seasons portfolio, where guests can genuinely book the rooms, restaurants and spas seen on screen.
How Much Does a White Lotus Hotel Cost?
None of these hotels is cheap, but prices vary far more by season than most people expect. Here is roughly what a standard room or entry-level villa costs.
| Hotel | Approx. starting rate | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea | From around $1,000 a night | Off-season mountain-view rooms; ocean views and holiday dates cost considerably more |
| San Domenico Palace, Taormina | From around €1,500 a night | Summer sea-view rooms often run to €2,500 or more |
| Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui | From around $1,000 a night | Entry-level pool villas; multi-bedroom residences run into many thousands |
| Airelles Château de la Messardière | From around $1,300 a night | Seasonal, usually open April to October; midsummer suites can exceed $10,000 |
| Hotel Martinez, Cannes | From around €300 a night | Off-season rates; summer usually €800 and up, with festival week far higher |
Rates are approximate starting prices checked in October 2026 and change constantly with dates, room category and taxes. Always confirm on the hotel’s own website, and compare with a luxury travel advisor, before booking.
Season 1: Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Hawaii
The first season was filmed almost entirely at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, on Maui's sunny south shore. With its open-air lobby, terraced pools and lawns running down to Wailea Beach, it became the blueprint for what a White Lotus resort looks like.
What to expect
The resort is one of the most polished family-friendly luxury hotels in Hawaii, with an adults-only Serenity Pool, a celebrated spa, several restaurants and ocean-view rooms and suites. Many of the show's most memorable scenes, from the arrival boat dock to poolside dinners, use the resort's real spaces, although some sets were adapted for filming.
Planning a stay
- Best time to visit: April to May and September to November usually offer good weather with fewer crowds and lower rates than winter and summer holidays.
- What to book: an ocean-view room or suite, and a table at the resort's signature restaurant for sunset.
- Beyond the resort: Maui's Road to Hana, Haleakalā at sunrise and snorkelling at Molokini are all within reach.
For more on choosing a hotel that truly lives up to its reputation, see our guide to what makes a hotel five-star.
Season 2: San Domenico Palace, Taormina, Sicily
Season two moved to Sicily and to San Domenico Palace, a former 14th-century Dominican convent perched above the Bay of Naxos in Taormina. Restored and reopened as a Four Seasons hotel in 2021, it is one of the most romantic hotels in Italy.
What to expect
The hotel's cloisters, frescoed corridors and terraces overlooking Mount Etna and the sea are instantly recognisable from the show. It has a Michelin-starred restaurant, an infinity pool and gardens filled with bougainvillaea and lemon trees. Taormina itself, with its ancient Greek theatre and elegant main street, Corso Umberto, is just steps away.
Other season two locations
The series also filmed around Sicily, including Noto with its baroque architecture, Cefalù and Palermo, where the grand Villa Tasca appeared on screen.
Planning a stay
- Best time to visit: May, June and September, when the weather is warm but the peak summer crowds are lighter.
- What to book: a sea-view room facing the Bay of Naxos, and dinner on the terrace at sunset.
- Beyond the hotel: day trips to Mount Etna, Siracusa and the baroque towns of the Val di Noto.
If you are combining Sicily with mainland Italy, our guide to Italy's high-speed trains explains how to travel between cities in style.
Season 3: Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand
Season three headed to Thailand, with the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui as the main White Lotus resort. Set on a forested hillside above a private bay, it is a collection of villas with private pools and sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand.
What to expect
The resort feels more secluded and more focused on wellness than earlier White Lotus hotels, which suited a season built around spiritual retreats and self-discovery. Guests stay in villas and residences with their own pools, and the spa, beach and hillside restaurants all appear on screen.
Other season three locations
Unlike earlier seasons, the season three White Lotus resort was stitched together from several real properties. According to HBO’s own list of shooting locations, the lobby, driveway and jewellery shop were filmed at Anantara Bophut Koh Samui, and the resort bar is the Singing Bird Lounge at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui. In Phuket, the wellness sanctuary and Belinda’s room were filmed at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, while the long, tense dinner scenes were shot at Ta Khai, the restaurant at Rosewood Phuket. In Bangkok, the Mandarin Oriental supplied the hotel lobby and its famous Bamboo Bar.
That makes Thailand the easiest White Lotus season to experience on different budgets. Anantara Bophut costs a fraction of a Four Seasons villa, and you can book dinner at Ta Khai or a drink at the Bamboo Bar without staying overnight.
Planning a stay
- Best time to visit: Koh Samui's driest months are usually from around January to April. The heaviest rain tends to arrive later in the year.
- What to book: a hillside villa with a private pool and sea view, and treatments at the spa.
- Beyond the resort: island-hopping to Ang Thong National Marine Park, and time in Bangkok before or after.
The season's wellness theme reflects a much wider trend, which we explore in our guide to luxury wellness retreats.
Season 4: Saint-Tropez and Cannes, French Riviera
In April 2026, HBO confirmed that filming for season four had begun on the French Riviera. The story follows a new group of White Lotus guests and employees over a single week during the Cannes Film Festival, and two hotels have been officially named as the new resorts. Production also filmed in Saint-Tropez, Monaco and Paris, although HBO says the story itself stays on the Côte d’Azur.
The cast includes Helena Bonham Carter, Vincent Cassel, Steve Coogan, Kumail Nanjiani, Chris Messina and Nadia Tereszkiewicz, among others.
Airelles Château de la Messardière, Saint-Tropez
A 19th-century château set in parkland above the bay of Pampelonne, Château de la Messardière is one of the most glamorous hotels in Saint-Tropez. HBO has confirmed it as the “White Lotus du Cap.” It is a seasonal hotel, usually open from around April to October, so plan any stay within that window.
Hotel Martinez, Cannes
The Art Deco Hotel Martinez, which opened on the Croisette in 1929, is a fixture of the Cannes Film Festival and home to the Michelin-starred restaurant La Palme d'Or. HBO has confirmed it as the “White Lotus Cannes.” The hotel is part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, so World of Hyatt members can earn points on a stay here.
As of October 2026, filming was reported to be in its final stretch, and HBO had not announced a premiere date. If you want to stay before the inevitable surge in demand, aim for June or September. You avoid both the May film festival, when Cannes rates rise sharply, and the July and August peak, when Saint-Tropez is at its busiest and most expensive.
How to Plan a White Lotus Trip
Book early, especially after a new season
Interest in each filming location rises dramatically after a season airs. Booking several months ahead gives you a better choice of rooms and rates.
Travel in shoulder season
All four destinations have clear peak seasons. Travelling just outside them can mean better prices, fewer crowds and more attentive service.
Use a luxury travel advisor
Advisors with partnerships at Four Seasons, Airelles and similar brands can often secure added benefits such as breakfast, resort credit and upgrades when available, at no extra cost to you.
Go beyond the resort
The best White Lotus trips combine the hotel with the destination: Maui's volcanoes and beaches, Sicily's baroque towns and Etna, Thailand's islands and Bangkok, and the villages of the Riviera.
Experience it without staying overnight
You do not need a room to see these hotels. Many of their restaurants, bars and spas accept reservations from non-guests, subject to availability: dinner at Ta Khai in Phuket, a cocktail at the Bamboo Bar in Bangkok or lunch on the terrace in Taormina. Pools and beaches are usually reserved for staying guests, so check the rules before you go.
Pack for the setting
Each location calls for relaxed resort elegance, from linen and swimwear to something polished for dinner. Our guide to what to pack for a luxury vacation will help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the White Lotus a real hotel?
No. The White Lotus is a fictional hotel chain, but every season is filmed at real luxury hotels that you can book, including Four Seasons resorts in Maui, Taormina and Koh Samui.
Where was White Lotus season 1 filmed?
Season one was filmed at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea in Hawaii.
Where was White Lotus season 2 filmed?
Season two was filmed at San Domenico Palace, Taormina, a Four Seasons hotel in Sicily, with additional scenes in Noto, Cefalù and Palermo.
Where was White Lotus season 3 filmed?
Season three was filmed mainly at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui in Thailand, with additional scenes at Anantara Bophut and Anantara Lawana on Koh Samui, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Rosewood Phuket, and the Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok.
Where is White Lotus season 4 being filmed?
Season four is being filmed on the French Riviera. HBO has confirmed Airelles Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez as the White Lotus du Cap and Hotel Martinez in Cannes as the White Lotus Cannes, with some scenes also filmed in Monaco and Paris.
How much does it cost to stay at a White Lotus hotel?
As of October 2026, entry-level rooms start from around €300 a night at Hotel Martinez off-season and roughly $1,000 to €1,500 a night at the Four Seasons hotels, with peak dates and suites costing far more.
Can you visit the White Lotus hotels without staying there?
Yes, in most cases. Many of the restaurants, bars and spas accept outside reservations, though pools and beaches are usually for hotel guests only.
Final Thoughts
The White Lotus has turned four destinations, and a handful of extraordinary hotels, into bucket-list trips, and each one is worth visiting in its own right. Whether you choose the easy elegance of Maui, the history of Taormina, the serenity of Koh Samui or the glamour of the French Riviera, the real experience is far calmer than anything that happens on screen, and that is exactly the point. Book early, travel in shoulder season and enjoy living out your own, considerably less dramatic, White Lotus story.
For the official details, see HBO's announcements on season four filming in France and the season three shooting locations, as well as Variety's report on season four.
