While in the Thai islands, I went on a little “side quest” – exploring the White Lotus Season 3 filming locations. Though I’m not endorsing the show, it is a pop culture juggernaut filmed right here, so I thought I’d hunt down the filming locations. It was filmed (primarily) at Four Seasons on the island of Koh Samui. Hopefully, you can see why they chose to film in such a cool location.
This is the pool where many scenes take place.
The spa…
The White Lotus effect isn’t evident everywhere in Thailand. However, since it was primarily filmed on this island of Samui, local businesses are milking it.
This tree can be seen in many scenes near the guard station.
This is the actual guard at the hotel entrance. He wears the same uniform as Gaitok, plus this cool hat.
This is the White Lotus lobby. The armed thief entered here and took a hard left to rob the jewelry store.
The scene where the girls go to this pool (at Valentin’s suggestion) was filmed here. Jaclyn asks her friends, “Doesn’t something seem off?” The scene highlights the character’s struggles with age and the pursuit of youthful experiences – I can relate.
It’s a pretty chill place for those who can afford it… (I didn’t stay here.)
The fog coming in over the water lilies turns out to be the hotel staff fumigating the property.
The Radcliff family’s luxury villa featured this private pool, outdoor living spaces, and breathtaking ocean views. I talked my Four Seasons golf cart driver into diverting to some filming locations before dropping me off.
The jewelry store that got robbed to setup a major plotline.
This is the bridge where three major characters were shot and killed during the finale.
Thai food tastes great wherever you find it, so you don’t need to go to The Singing Bird Lounge, where the breakfast scenes are filmed.
