Checking into White Lotus-Inspired Stays

At Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea—the real-life stand-in for season one of The White Lotus’ fictional resort—you won’t have to worry about hotel manager Armond (Murray Bartlett) double-booking the coveted Pineapple Suite. Instead, this open-air beachfront retreat pampers you in true Aloha spirit. Inhale the sweet scent of plumeria as you sink into the adults-only infinity pool, or stroll along Wailea’s golden-sand beaches for some celebrity spotting. Channel your inner Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge, of course) with a soul-searching spa treatment featuring traditional Hawaiian therapies. And if indulgence gets the best of you, a visit to Next Health for a Stress Relief IV—or a “Hangover Cure”—might just save you from a White Lotus-level unraveling.

If you’re inspired to dig into your ancestral roots in Sicily—à la the Di Grasso men in season two—the historical detectives at Villa Igiea are ready to assist. Step into the past with the Ancestry Concierge, where a team of experts will trace your lineage, uncovering the hidden journey of your family tree. Simply provide an ancestor’s name, birth date, and hometown, and they’ll sift through archives, connect with locals, and follow leads to piece together your history. While the search unfolds, sip a cocktail at Igiea Terrazza Bar, a real-life filming location. Set beneath sandstone vaults and adorned with 1950s frescoes, the historic bar serves drinks inspired by legendary guests over the past 120 years.

Bodies may have been piling up on the shores of Taormina at The White Lotus in Italy, but at Villa Sant’Andrea, a Belmond Hotel, the only thing floating offshore is the shimmering Sicilian tide. This 1919 aristocratic retreat, nestled on the shores of Taormina Mare, offers all the glamour—minus the grisly endings. Here, days are spent basking on a private pebble beach, sipping Etna wines on sea-view terraces and indulging in long, languorous lunches of just-caught seafood. For those drawn to drama (the scenic kind, of course), Taormina’s ancient ruins and winding streets await. But rest assured—at this cliffside haven, the most thrilling mystery is whether to start with a Limoncello or a Negroni at sunset.

“Venice is unbelievable,” Daphne gushes in White Lotus season two, swirling her Aperol Spritz. “Cam really likes the Cipriani because of the boat ride through the lagoon into town.” And who wouldn’t? Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, is practically made for White Lotus intrigue. Perched on Giudecca Island, its secluded setting keeps secrets safe—until they inevitably spill over a Bellini at the Gabbiano Bar. The four-minute glide across the lagoon to St. Mark’s Square? Effortless luxury. And once ashore, Venice’s labyrinth of alleyways and canals offers plenty of places to disappear—whether for an espresso, a gelato or a dalliance best left unspoken. Because as Cam says, “That’s living, honey!” Bring on the vacation.

First came Maui, then Sicily. Now, The White Lotus checks into Thailand, premiering February 2025. And while the show’s guests may be in for another round of decadence and disaster, we know their so-called White Lotus Thailand as Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui—a secluded paradise of private hillside villas, each with its own pool, overlooking the calm Gulf of Thailand. This season also welcomes the return of Maui’s beloved spa manager, Belinda Lindsey (Natasha Rothwell). Perhaps she’ll find inspiration at the property’s spa, rooted in Thai traditions. The Secret Night Ritual treatment, featuring a four-hand healing journey and a lotus petal bath, seems like just the thing to soothe nerves—especially for anyone caught up in, say, a scandal.

On the northern tip of Phuket, where golden sands meet the Andaman Sea, The White Lotus has found its next escape: Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, a confirmed season three location. Designed like a Southern Thai village, the resort’s private pool villas encircle a lagoon blooming with white and pink lotuses—fitting, no? Mornings begin with yoga at sunrise, while afternoons drift away aboard a private yacht (surely with bubbly in hand). And as the sun dips, cocktails in the treetops set the stage for secrets to surface. With Leslie Bibb, Walton Goggins and Blackpink’s Lisa checking in, the question remains—will “What happens in Thailand, stay in Thailand”? Or will paradise once again prove to be anything but?

Spotted: The White Lotus creator Mike White lingering in the orchid-filled lobby of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok in 2023. Coincidence? We think not. Rumors have swirled that season three has graced the halls of this legendary riverside retreat—perhaps in the storied suites, the gilded lobby or the moody, jazz-filled Bamboo Bar, where dark teak, wicker and animal prints set the scene for whispered confidences. If you check in, start your day with a traditional Tak Bart ceremony in the hotel’s lush gardens before slipping into a longtail boat for a backstreet canal tour. But be warned—while Bangkok may be the “City of Angels,” The White Lotus has a way of revealing everyone’s sins.

Where will The White Lotus check in next? That’s still under wraps, but let’s indulge in a little speculation. Imagine season four unfolding at The Oberoi, Marrakech, where opulence reaches new heights beneath the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Inspired by ancient palaces, the resort’s lush gardens, shimmering pools and fragrant citrus orchards practically beg for sun-drenched secrets and hushed betrayals. Its Andalusian-style villas, adorned with hand-sculpted panels and jewel-toned tiles, set the perfect stage for whispered alliances and power plays over mint tea. And when tensions rise? A hammam escape or a sunset ride through the desert might temporarily soothe frayed nerves—until, of course, the next White Lotus twist unfolds.

“We usually go to the Caribbean,” Parker Posey’s Victoria Ratliff drawls in a Southern accent as she checks into The White Lotus in Thailand, her husband and three kids trailing behind. One can only assume the Ratliffs’ destination of choice would be Malliouhana—Anguilla’s iconic Grande Dame since 1984. The resort exudes all the White Lotus essentials: beachfront accommodations, a bi-level infinity pool perfect for quiet luxury (and gossip) and an award-winning spa named one of the world’s best by Harper’s Bazaar. With two world-class beaches on property, it’s a picture-perfect escape—you won’t have to worry about something (or someone) turning up in the waters here.

The beach has always played a starring role in The White Lotus, but what if season four took things to higher altitudes—say, the French Alps? Picture the drama unfolding at Six Senses Residences Courchevel, where an exclusive group checks into boutique ski apartments. Nestled in the renowned Three Valleys, with 600km of pistes and over 170 ski lifts, Courchevel 1850 offers fresh powder—and even fresher tension. Imagine après-ski cocktails by the fire, whispered betrayals in the steam room and Sumosan, the renowned Japanese restaurant, earning its own subplot. At the pinnacle are duplex penthouses and superior apartments, each featuring up to four lavish bedrooms, wine cellars, private treatment rooms and panoramic views, perfect for an après-ski toast.

“Next year, the Maldives!” Daphne may have been joking at the end of season two about another dramatic getaway, but we think she was onto something. If any resort fits The White Lotus hotels bill, it’s Soneva Jani—an ultra-luxe, castaway-chic escape sprawled across five islands in the Maldives’ Medhufaru Lagoon. In true White Lotus hotels fashion, guests arrive by speedboat, greeted with warm smiles and waves. The overwater villas (one to four bedrooms) are pure indulgence, with expansive terraces, open-air baths and waterslides plunging straight into the crystalline sea. And should tensions rise? Just slip into the lagoon, gaze at the stars through your retractable roof and pretend nothing ever happened. Until, of course, it does.