Suite Spot: This Thai Island Suite Has A 47-Foot Swimming Pool, Four Bedrooms And Views For Days

26.01.2024 - 10:46 / forbes.com

Visitors have been flocking to the Thai island of Koh Samui for more than three decades, but it is about to get even more popular. Why? Because the third season of Mike White’s HBO hit ‘The White Lotus’ is expected to begin filming there next month.

Koh Samui has long been known for its exceptional beaches and exclusive accommodations. This year, things are heating up on Thailand’s second-largest island as writer and director Mike White is believed to be preparing to film the third season of his HBO mega-hit ‘The White Lotus’ there. Both Maui, Hawaii, and Taormina, Italy—where the previous two seasons were set—experienced a travel surge after the show aired, and there is no reason why this time around would be any different.

What better time, then, to head on over to Koh Samui before the rest of the world catches on? While the hotel where the show is believed to be set is mysteriously fully booked through March, there are plenty of other swanky stays on offer for anyone looking to live their White Lotus fantasy. Like Koh Samui’s largest hotel suite, a palatial four-bedroom villa with jaw-dropping views and a pool big enough to fit the entire cast.

Set at W Koh Samui, a hotel famous for attracting a fun-loving crowd with its upbeat vibe, this 22,000-square-foot villa, better known as the Seascape Escape, is the largest individual hotel suite or hotel villa on the island. In addition to its four fully equipped en-suite bedrooms, it offers a 47-foot by 16-foot private infinity pool, and gawk-worthy panoramic views of the Gulf of Thailand. While the master bedroom features a king-size bed, spa-style bathroom and private terrace overlooking the pool, the other three bedrooms also offer en-suite bathrooms and spectacular views.

Offering exceptional privacy, combined with the option of private in-villa dining, and the hotel’s highly personalized "Whatever/Whenever" 24/7 service, residents of the Seascape Escape have the perfect excuse to check in and never leave.

The Seascape Escape is equally suited to couples on a romantic getaway, families seeking relaxation, or groups of friends celebrating a special occasion.

Set on its own stretch of Koh Samui’s quiet Mae Nam Beach, yet only a 15-minute drive from Koh Samui airport, W Koh Samui is ideally situated on the island’s northern coast. Its 74 luxurious villas all feature private outdoor pools and island views, state-of-the-art technology and dreamy pillow menus. The private beach at W Koh Samui offers spectacular sunrises and sunsets, as well as a beach bar, plush sun beds, beachside swings and a range of activities, from beach volleyball, to kayaking, and paddle-boarding.

Other standout features of the hotel include the Kitchen Table restaurant featuring