The new season of Emmy-winning show ‘The White Lotus’ premiered on Max this past Sunday, starring big names like Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Jason Isaacs. The show transforms its lavish hotel settings into characters of their own. In past seasons, it has unfolded against the tropical beauty of Hawaii and the mystical grandeur of Sicily. This season, the story moves to Koh Samui, Thailand’s second-largest island after Phuket, in the Gulf of Thailand.
Right now, avid (and affluent) fans can replicate the luxurious travel experience and buy a little piece of paradise at the very resort where the cast filmed. A three-bedroom villa there is priced at ฿200 million (roughly $5.9 million USD).
The Estates Samui, a private enclave of 14 ultra-exclusive villas, sits above Laem Yai Bay. Each one offers panoramic ocean views, gorgeous spaces, and access to the five-star amenities of the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, the property they mainly used to film the latest season. This villa, comprised of three small bungalows, offers a bedroom in each structure so you and your loved ones can spread out. The pool and open-air massage and dining pavilions in the middle are excellent meeting points, though you can gather effortlessly in the breezy central bungalow as well.
Bill Bensley designed the residence with the elegance of traditional Southern Thai architecture, using the finest tropical hardwoods to create a harmonious relationship between the structures and surrounding landscapes. The grounds feature two pools, lush palms, vibrant tropical flowers, and dense foliage, creating a scenic escape straight out of the show.
Beyond the private refuge, a new owner can also enjoy access to all the sumptuous resort amenities, many of which we may see on-screen this season. The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui epitomizes luxurious leisure with its tennis courts, acclaimed culinary delights, beachfront dining, adrenaline-pumping water sports, and spa cater to every desire. Not to mention, it’s impeccable service. Want breakfast delivered poolside? Done. Prefer a moonlit massage by the ocean? Easy. Here, every detail creates an atmosphere of indulgence without the drama and chaos the writer of White Lotus, Mike White, loves to create.
With the show’s devoted fan base often turning its setting into a trending travel destination, there’s no doubt Koh Samui will get a tourism boost. So why not beat the rush and secure a permanent getaway there?
List Sotheby’s International Realty, Thailand represents this lavish listing. Alternatively, to stay in one of the resort’s villas for a vacation as The White Lotus characters do, rates may start around $2,000 per night.