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The White Lotus is back with a brand-new season that’s already gearing up to be both menacing and picturesque in equal measure.
From Hawaii for season one to Sicily for season two, Mike White’s drama-filled satire series is known for filming in faraway scenic locations and luxurious hotels, and this season is no exception.
White brought production to the Four Seasons in Koh Samui, Thailand, a luxurious beach resort with ocean-view villas and private residences, for the show’s long-awaited third installment.
Season three, episode one of the series premiered on Max this past Sunday with new cast members Patrick Schwarzenegger, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, and Michelle Monaghan playing the parts of the wealthy resort guests vacationing in Southeast Asian country.
New episodes are scheduled to be released every Sunday at 9 p.m. EST.
Here’s everything you need to know about The White Lotus season three set.
The White Lotus season three was mainly filmed at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, positioned on the island’s northwest tip. The “island paradise” offers seven villas and six private residences. Villas are one-bedroom huts, while the residences range from singles to five-bedroom properties.
“Here, you can spend your days exploring pristine sandy beaches bordered by tropical greenery and calm blue seas, lounging by our infinity pool with a cool drink, or relaxing on your private deck overlooking the idyllic Gulf of Siam – all with every imaginable comfort,” the hotel website reads.
Prices range depending on room or villa size and length of stay.
Hotels.com recommends locking in dates for the end of spring or early summer to anyone interested in booking a beachfront trip in the next few months. Right now, the average price per night for a two-bedroom villa with a pool is $8,437.
However, a stay in the Serenity Pool Villa at the end of May is a much more reasonable $1,292 per night. Early June prices start at $1,056, according to Hotels.com.
In a statement sent to Elle, Jasjit Assi, General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, said: “Book now. Secure your room, or you might miss the window.”
Season three was also filmed in other locations across Thailand, including the Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and another undisclosed resort in Bangkok, per Bloomberg.
After the first two seasons of The White Lotus aired, travelers were inspired to experience the beauty of the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea and the Four Seasons San Domenico Palace in the quaint town of Taormina, Italy. In fact, the Maui hotel saw a 425 percent increase in year-over-year web traffic, while the San Domenico Palace was booked solid for months after the second installment premiered.
