The White Lotus Season 3 Filming Locations in Koh Samui

Live the scene: a guide to The White Lotus Season 3 in Koh Samui

When HBO's *The White Lotus* set its third season in Thailand, it did more than spark another wave of prestige television — it turned Koh Samui's quiet northeast coastline into one of the most talked-about luxury destinations of the year. For fans planning a trip, the obvious question is simple: where exactly was *The White Lotus* Season 3 filmed, and can you actually stay there?

The short answer is yes. Most of the principal locations are working luxury hotels and private villas on Koh Samui — and one of them, Samujana's Villa 27, played a starring role.

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui — the fictional White Lotus resort

The headline filming location for Season 3 is the **Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui**, on the island's northwestern tip at Laem Yai Bay. The resort's hillside villas, jungle pathways, and main beach club doubled as the fictional White Lotus Thailand throughout the series, from the welcome-arrival scenes to the show's tense communal dinners.

The Four Seasons remains a fully operating resort and continues to take bookings from guests who want to walk the same paths as the characters. Expect rates and demand to reflect the show's halo effect — booking well ahead is essential, particularly in the European winter high season.

Samujana Villa 27 — "Gary's House"

On the opposite side of the island, Samujana's clifftop estate makes its own appearance. **Villa 27 (Villa Jacinta)** was used as "Gary's House" — the private residence of Jon Gries's returning character — and is one of the most architecturally striking villas on Koh Samui.

Six bedrooms, a 21-metre infinity pool, a private cinema, and uninterrupted views over the Gulf of Thailand make it one of the few filming locations on the island that guests can actually book in full. Unlike a hotel suite, Villa 27 is a complete private residence, staffed with a chef, villa host, and housekeeping team — closer to the experience the show's characters live than a standard resort stay.

Anantara Bophut and Koh Samui's broader backdrop

Beyond the two headline properties, Season 3 makes use of Koh Samui's wider landscape: long-tail boats around the Ang Thong Marine Park, the temple complexes of Wat Plai Laem and the Big Buddha at Wat Phra Yai, and the night markets of Fisherman's Village in Bophut. **Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort** also features in several waterfront scenes, and remains an easy add-on for guests building a multi-property itinerary on the island.

How to plan a White Lotus-inspired stay

The most rewarding way to experience the filming locations is to combine them rather than try to recreate a single resort stay. A typical itinerary splits time between the Four Seasons on the northwest coast and a private villa on the quieter northeast side, with day trips out to the marine park and the temples in between.

Samujana sits ten minutes from Samui International Airport on the island's northeast hillside — the same coastline used for several of the series' establishing shots. Beyond Villa 27, the estate's 22 other architecturally designed villas range from two to eight bedrooms, all privately staffed, making it a natural base for families, multi-generational groups, or anyone who wants the privacy of a residence with the service of a five-star hotel.

Booking Villa 27 and the rest of the estate

If you'd like to stay in the actual filming location, Villa 27 is available to book directly through Samujana — and the wider estate offers a way to bring extended family or friends along without splitting the group across separate hotels.

For dates, availability, and a curated itinerary that brings together the show's locations with the island's quieter corners, [get in touch with our reservations team](/contact/) or [explore Villa 27 in detail](/villas/villa-27/).