Rumours suggest that our favourite anthology TV show, The White Lotus, will head to France for its fourth season. Officials have not confirmed the location, but France’s rich cultural history makes it a strong contender. Its bucolic scenery and flair for luxury also suit a show admired for interiors as much as drama. The show will likely premiere on the small screen in late 2026 or early 2027, so we won’t see the action for a while yet.
The White Lotus gained fame for sending star-studded casts to opulent Four Seasons resorts around the globe. The series began at Four Seasons Resort Oahu in Hawaii just a few years ago. It then jetted off for a European summer at The San Domenico Palace in Sicily, also a Four Seasons. For Season Three, creator Mike White stuck to his winning formula. He chose the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui as the backdrop.
If the coastal pattern continues, we bet on the French Riviera for Season Four. An idyllic alpine setting or cityscape would also be possible.
Keep scrolling to discover the real-life hotels where The White Lotus filmed. You’ll also find our picks for hotels and resorts in Season Four.
Where was The White Lotus Season One filmed?
Tranquillity and peace came crashing down when the wealthy Americans descended upon the luxury O’ahu resort on the Hawaiian island’s sun-soaked western coast.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
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The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is home to 380 guest rooms and suites, 15 acres, three pools, three restaurants, golf courses, a spa, and an art museum, and offers Maui’s largest rooms with no resort fees.
The Maui open-air beachfront resort oasis is located along the southern end of Wailea Beach.
Where was The White Lotus Season Two filmed?
If we’ve come to expect anything from our impassioned American travellers, it’s that every destination is to be a showstopper. The White Lotus location of season two, The San Domenico Palace in Taormina, Italy, does not stray from this description, perched atop a rocky outcrop above the Ionian Sea in a reimagined 14th-century convent.
The Palace delivers everything you expect – opulence, beauty, and history. It rightfully earns its name and showcases loving decoration. The Palace also offers the perfect destination for an unforgettable Italian escape.
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
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Terraces overlook the dramatic landscapes of Mount Etna and the Bay of Taormina, alongside magnificent Italian gardens, a clifftop infinity pool, Michelin-starred dining, and easy access to the old town. Together, these experiences transport you to another world.
Where was The White Lotus Season Three filmed?
The truly idyllic Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui hosted the filming of The White Lotus Season Three.
Perched on the lush hillside, the five-star establishment offers the cast sea-facing villas and private residences with panoramic ocean views, private infinity pools, al fresco dining pavilions, a live-in personal residential assistant and chic interiors featuring island-inspired local accents, providing the perfect blend of spaciousness, comfort and authenticity.
Stay there and you’ll spend your days emulating the lavish lives of the cast, exploring pristine sandy beaches bordered by tropical greenery and calm blue seas, or lounging at the infinity pool or on your private deck overlooking the idyllic Gulf of Siam – with every imaginable comfort provided. Morning meditation, anyone?
A second location, the Anantara Mai Khao Villas, was also used in Season Three. Located on the northern tip of the island, adjacent to Mai Khao Beach and partially bordered by the lush Sirinath National Park, the resort boasts 83 pool villas and show-stopping views of the shimmering Andaman Sea.
The crew filmed scenes of Belinda’s Wellness Centre here, along with (no spoilers) a certain showdown in the final episode.
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
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Surrounded by tropical gardens and situated on the island’s north-western tip, the resort is a sun-soaked paradise on Laem Yai Bay.
Just a short ferry ride from Don Sak Pier, a 55-minute flight from Phuket Airport, or fly directly into Koh Samui International Airport, the resort is exactly the place you’d expect for our motley crew.
Our top picks for The White Lotus Season Four
Hotel George V, Paris, France
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An Art Deco landmark built in 1928, the Four Seasons Hotel George V is perfectly positioned in the Golden Triangle, just off the historic Champs-Élysées with a view of the Eiffel Tower. You can imagine The White Lotus cast wandering the streets of Paris from this centrally located hotel, and visiting some of the city’s most beautiful shopping districts, tourist attractions, and many, many boulangeries.
Key features:
- Three restaurants with six Michelin stars among them
- A decadent in-house spa is home to an elegant swimming pool
- Enjoy personalised experiences, including shopping with a stylist, cruising down the River Seine or a private tour of the Eiffel Tower
- Accommodation features classic French furniture, modern art, typically Parisian Haussmannian-style windows and parquet flooring
- Take an exclusive day trip to the former house of the Perrier-Jouët founders in Épernay, Champagne
Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, Nice, France
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Ensconced in six hectares of gardens overlooking the Mediterranean, few hotels outshine the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat. As the first episodes always start, you can imagine the cast of The White Lotus Season Four arriving by boat, and being greeted by the hotel staff with a glass of France’s finest champagne.
Just a short drive away from Nice, Cannes, and Monaco, we can imagine particular scenes involving casinos, grand yachts, and no doubt, a guest appearance by Greg Hunt, aka Gary.
Key features:
- A Heritage wing with sea views
- An on-site Michelin-starred restaurant serving maritime-influenced dishes
- A lively pool club offering spectacular views and chilled local rosé
- Located on a peninsula away from the crowds
Hotel Megève, Megève, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Offering guests ski-to-door access, luxurious 5-star accommodation, spa and sauna facilities, a fitness centre, year-round outdoor swimming pool and plenty of dining options, Hotel Megève is alpine accommodation at its finest.
Key features:
- Located on the slopes of Mont d’Arbois, in the heart of the French Alps
- Fine dining options, including Japanese fusion and traditional French cuisine and all-day in-room options
- Enjoy 18 holes at the hotel’s renowned golf course
- Feast at Idéal 1850, a mountaintop restaurant perched at 1,850 metres on Mont d’Arbois’ summit
- Unwind at the alpine spa featuring a stunning indoor-outdoor pool
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