Luxury Hotels in Thailand: Featured in The White Lotus Season 3

With The White Lotus Season 3 having premiered last month, some of Thailand’s best hotels have taken centre stage. If the show has left you dreaming of a tropical escape, we’re taking you behind the scenes of the locations that brought the White Lotus Hotel in Thailand to life.

Filming for the new season began in February last year, capturing scenes across Bangkok, Phuket, and Koh Samui. Despite the ever-present undercurrent of mystery and drama surrounding the fictional resort, Thailand's exotic beauty provides the perfect backdrop for this latest chapter.

Below, we explore the three coastal properties featured in the show and how you can experience them for yourself.

Four Seasons Koh Samui

Given that the last two seasons were filmed at a Four Seasons resort (Maui at Wailea in Hawaii and the San Domenico Palace in Sicily), it’s no surprise that the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui was chosen as the setting for The White Lotus Thailand.

Located in the picture-perfect archipelago of Ang Thong, the Four Seasons Koh Samui is regarded as one of the most beautiful and luxurious resorts in Thailand. Guests enjoy their own secluded villa complete with a private infinity pool and idyllic ocean views over the Gulf of Thailand and Ko Pha Nga Island.

For relaxation, the onsite spa offers Thai massages, yoga and meditation, while more active guests can snorkel or paddleboard in the tranquil bay. The main restaurant, ‘Koh Thai Kitchen,’ serves exceptional Southern Thai cuisine with panoramic hillside views, while beachfront dining offers a more laid-back, al fresco experience.

Four Seasons Koh Samui is one of Ampersand’s Top 10 Beach Hotels, along with Aman’s flagship property, Amanpuri (meaning “place of peace” in Sanskrit) on Phuket’s west coast.

Villa Jacinta in Choeng Mon, Koh Samui

On the other side of the island, Onefinestay’s Villa Jacinta also served as a filming location for The White Lotus Season 3. Perched high above the tranquil shores of Choeng Mon, this luxurious villa offers panoramic views across the Gulf of Thailand.

The villa’s striking cubist design, sleek interiors and sliding glass walls create a seamless connection with its surroundings. A unique L-shaped infinity pool wraps around a corner of the property, while interior gardens bring a touch of nature indoors. Villa Jacinta blends contemporary and sophistication with traditional Thai aesthetics.

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, Phuket

Filming also took place in Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, renowned for its long stretches of beach, tranquil turquoise waters and luxury hotels, including Anantara Mai Khao.

Nestled between Phuket’s longest beach and the spectacular Sirinath National Park, Anantara Mai Khao Villas is a five-star retreat designed to resemble a Southern Thai village. Traditional wooden pool villas are dotted around a lotus-filled lagoon, offering an atmosphere of seclusion and serenity.

Guests can indulge in ayurvedic wellness treatments or experience treetop dining at the resort’s exclusive omakase restaurant, accessed via a winding staircase wrapped around an ancient banyan tree. One of the hotel’s most striking features is a glass-walled pavilion surrounded by lotus ponds.

If The White Lotus has left you longing for a Thai escape, we highly recommend Trisara, one of Ampersand’s favourite hotels in Phuket. Tucked away on a hillside with sweeping Andaman Sea views, each private villa is enclosed by tropical gardens, complete with its own pool and deck for intimate dining. While the resort offers a bar, library and large pool, many guests opt for the unparalleled privacy of their villas.

With Thailand’s luxurious resorts stealing the spotlight in The White Lotus Season 3, there’s never been a better time to experience them for yourself—without the drama. From Phuket’s golden shores to Koh Samui’s palm-fringed beaches, we’re here to craft your perfect tailor-made Thailand getaway.

Get in touch with the Ampersand team on 020 7819 9770 or info@ampersandtravel.com.