Where Was The White Lotus Filmed? Real Locations, Hotels, and Travel Guide

Find Great Scenes and Plan Your Trip using the SetJetters app, including the upcoming Season in France!

Many shows have influenced travel, and the new influencer on the screen is The White Lotus. The dark satire of luxury tourism has become one of the most powerful influences of travel, turning beachfront resorts, historic Italian towns, and soon, the French Riviera, into destinations driven by the international episodes and seasons of this series.

If you’re one of the millions of fans inspired to visit these exotic locations, this is where you start. SetJetters has many of The White Lotus scene locations mapped, so you can explore them exactly as they appear on screen. The following guide breaks down where each season was filmed, where you can actually stay, and how to experience the show beyond just watching it. Let’s SetJet!

If you’re not caught up on the first three seasons, shot in Maui, Sicily, and throughout Thailand, they are all available on HBO Max.

Scan the QR code to download the SetJetters mobile app to find all of The White Lotus scenes.

Starting backwards (no spoilers): 

Season 4: The White Lotus Will Take Place in Cannes, France

Hawaii was luxury, Sicily was regional exploration, and Thailand became a multi-location network. Season 4 will follow The White Lotus tradition of using exotic, upscale locations as the backdrop for its drama.

Production has shifted to France, and while HBO has kept the specific storyline tightly under wraps, they have already revealed several of the key filming sites. Whether or not the story takes place during the Cannes Film Festival hasn’t yet been confirmed.

France offers something that echoes the feeling of previous seasons, such as:

• Old-world glamour mixed with modern wealth
• Coastal luxury and grand historic estates
• The area’s deep connection to global cinema

From a storytelling standpoint, it’s a natural backdrop, and from a travel standpoint, it’s another iconic SetJetting region.

These are the most likely regions we will see this season:

The French Riviera (Côte d’Azur)

Expect strong potential around:

• Cannes
• Saint-Tropez

These locations deliver:

• Beach clubs and yacht-filled harbors
• Cliffside villas and historic hotels
• The exact kind of wealth and location embedded in local culture The White Lotus thrives in

Paris – A Familiar Cultural Counterpoint

In contrast to the Riviera’s flash, Paris offers:

• Iconic buildings and sites
• The bustle of an urban, tourism-rich environment
• A more accessible location for most

What to Expect from the Locations

Season 4 has already been confirmed to rely on at least a couple of hotels, including the two main locations of Airelles Château de la Messardière (Saint-Tropez) and the Hôtel Martinez (Cannes).

More likely:

• The appearance of a primary luxury property serving as “The White Lotus”, stitched together using multiple locations, as in other seasons
• Multiple supporting locations aggregated into one fictional world
• A mix of coastal, rural, and possibly urban environments

Where to Stay

Even with the Cannes reveal, SetJetters who are planning a trip can get ahead of the curve by doing some accommodation research if the Airelles Château de la Messardière or the Hôtel Martinez are out of reach. 

French Riviera

• Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
  Directly tied to the Cannes scene, prime positioning if the festival plays into the show.
• Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc (Antibes)
  One of the most iconic luxury hotels in the world, exactly the kind of property The White Lotus gravitates toward.
• Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée
  A more accessible option in a strong location with views.

Paris

• Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe
  The Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe has been among the most distinguished hotels in the French Capital for more than a century.

• Hilton Paris Opera
  The landmark Hilton Paris Opera opened on 7 May 1889, during the World’s Fair in Paris.

SetJetters Tip

Season 4 is the first time in The White Lotus series that fans can know the specific filming locations prior to its release.

As additional locations are announced, the SetJetters app will:

• Show a map pin for every confirmed scene-level filming location
• Connect those locations to nearby stays, restaurants, and experiences

Don’t wait for a blog like this to find the scene location and plane trips. Go straight to the SetJetters app as the scene locations are revealed. 

And now back to the series’ beginning: 

Season 1: Hawaii – The Original White Lotus Experience

Season 1 of The White Lotus was filmed almost entirely at the stunning Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. SetJetters has 14 scene locations mapped here.

In the show, this property is the fictional White Lotus resort, meaning nearly every poolside scene, dinner conversation, and beachfront moment actually happened here at the Four Seasons.

Where to Stay

Let’s be honest: for most people, staying at the Four Seasons Maui is not cheap, but it’s certainly worth it. Nightly rates regularly climb into the US$1,000+ range.

Other strong nearby options include:

• Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott (Wailea)
  Walking distance to the Four Seasons, similar coastal views, often half the price.
• Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort
  A modern luxury option that still delivers that “White Lotus aesthetic.”
• Hotel Wailea (adults-only)
  Boutique, quieter, and often more attainable.

Season 2: Sicily – Where The White Lotus Becomes a SetJetter’s Dream

Season 2 elevated everything in this series: the story, the visuals, and, most importantly, the locations.

The primary filming location was the iconic San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel. Perched above the Ionian Sea, this former monastery delivers some of the most recognizable shots in the entire series. But here’s where they changed it up for fans and visiting locations: Season 2 expands beyond a single hotel.

Where to Stay Nearby (Range of Prices, Same Island Location)

You can still immerse yourself in the world of The White Lotus and base yourself at these nearby locations. It’s important to note that for all the hotel locations across any season, you don’t need to stay at the actual filming properties to explore and enjoy the White Lotus experience in each location. 

Beyond the Hotel: Real White Lotus Scene Locations

Season 2 is filled with a lot of additional scene location exploration beyond the hotel environments.

Cefalù – Classic Sicilian Coastline

The beach club scenes were filmed near Cefalù, and SetJetters has 8 scene locations mapped here, including from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

Expect:

• Dramatic coastline
• Medieval town charm
• One of the most photogenic beaches in Sicily

The Godfather Connection: SetJetting Within The White Lotus

One of the most meta moments in Season 2 of The White Lotus is when characters explicitly reference visiting the filming locations from The Godfather. They travel to these towns that were used in The Godfather as stand-ins for Corleone:

• Savoca
• Forza d’Agrò

The fun part is that the show is literally acknowledging SetJetting within its own narrative. It’s a wink to screen tourism fans, and a validation of SetJetters’ approach to empower fans to go “from reel to real” in their travels. On that note, if you make it to Sicily, there are currently 73 TV and filming locations there to explore via the SetJetters app. 

Season 3: Thailand – A Multi-Location Experience for The White Lotus 

Season 3 of The White Lotus takes everything established in Sicily and expands it even further.

Unlike Season 1 (one single resort) and Season 2 (two primary hotels + surrounding towns), Thailand is a fully distributed season – filmed across multiple luxury resorts, islands, and cities to create one seamless “White Lotus” property. It’s a SetJetting network.

At the center of it all is the stunning Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui – the primary stand-in for The White Lotus hotel. But what you’re actually seeing on screen is a combination of locations across Thailand, stitched together into one experience.

Where to Stay Nearby (Better Value, Same Location)

Thailand gives you more flexibility than any previous season to stay near the locations and narrative without paying Four Seasons prices.

Koh Samui (Primary Base)

• Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort
  This isn’t just nearby – it’s actually in the show. The lobby, driveway, and several interior scenes were filmed here.
• Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
  Modern, beachfront, and significantly more accessible.
• Amari Koh Samui
  A strong mid-range option close to Chaweng Beach and a major filming area.

Phuket (Key Secondary Filming Hub)

• Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
  Used for major sequences, including wellness and villa storylines. 
• Rosewood Phuket
  Another luxury property contributing to “The White Lotus” composite hotel.
• Katathani Phuket Beach Resort
  A more accessible beachfront option near filming-style scenery.

Bangkok (Urban Contrast)

• Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
  Used for select city sequences and interiors.

Bangkok scene locations give you:

• Nightlife energy
• Cultural contrast
• A break from the insulated resort world

And most importantly: you connect the story to the real world.

Your The White Lotus Trip – Planned the Right Way

If you’re heading to Hawaii, Sicily, Thailand, or planning a trip to France, the smartest way to do it is simple:

• Stay near the iconic locations (even if not in them)
• Visit the actual filming spots
• Recreate the scenes
• Explore beyond the main hotel

Download the SetJetters app and explore The White Lotus filming locations exactly as they appear on screen.

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