Check Out Samujana, The White Lotus' Newest Location

(SPOT.ph) As HBO's Emmy-winning dramedy anthology of the rich and pompous, The White Lotus, drops on our screens again, the one thing on every travel bug's mind is "Which luxe and dreamy resort is the series taking over now?"

More than just a location or background, any resort featured in The White Lotus is a character itself. From serene-on-the-surface Hawaiian cabanas and beachscapes of the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea in season one to the grand, ornate, monastery-turned-luxe San Domenico Palace at Taormina in season two, each resort showcased in The White Lotus uniquely reflects all the underlying tension and intrigue laced in their respective seasons.

For its third season, The White Lotus lands in Thailand, settling in the secluded island paradise of Koh Samui with some parts filmed in Phuket. And though it may look like just one resort, this season combines different properties to create the vibe of The White Lotus property. For this reincarnation, it looks like the show is going for a secluded, tropical jungle vibe that perfectly complements the themes of the mystical and exotic Orient and all the conspiracy the show invites.

To get this vibe, The White Lotus was filmed in resorts like the Four Seasons Koh Samui, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui, and Anantara Lawana Koh Samui. In real life, these resorts are at the top of their game, the best in class for luxury travel, rest, and relaxation—very posh, to say the least. But there's one more resort adding another level of opulence to the fictional White Lotus, the tropical hillside coral cove of Samujana's Villa Jacinta, a.k.a. The White Lotus Villa. 

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Check out Samujana in Koh Samui, Thailand:

To say Samujana is a best-in-class resort is an understatement. Samujana has a Three-Michelin Key award, a designation similar to the Michelin Stars.  This award highlights the property as one of the best places to stay worldwide.  It is one of the only eight places in Thailand, and fewer than 100 across the globe, that have been given the Three-Key award. 

Nestled above the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Samujana is an exclusive private sanctuary known for its lavish architecture and stunning ocean views.

Unlike other properties featured in The White Lotus, Samujana is a collection of secluded, personalized villas. The property boasts 23 private villas that blend traditional Thai architecture with modern luxury. Samujana is perfect for groups of varying sizes looking for a private, comfortable escape, from three-bedroom villas to sprawling eight-bedroom estates. 

Each of the 23 villas (including Villa Jacinta, a four-bedroom villa featured in the show) has private infinity pools and uninterrupted views of the stunning coral cove surrounding the area. These luxe homes feature sleek, modern interiors, expansive living spaces, and state-of-the-art home entertainment systems.

But more than the property itself, Samujana's service is also one for the books. With "Your Place, Your Time," at its core, stays at Samujana include dedicated villa managers, in-house chefs, and private maids, ensuring your stay is as seamless and hassle-free as possible.

Guests are welcome to request bespoke meals, customized island excursions, and other adventures in Koh Samui, such as chasing waterfalls, trekking, diving, and more. 

This exclusivity and luxury is what we think makes Samujana a perfect character for this Season of The White Lotus. With the show's penchant for complicated power dynamics and drama that involve a lot of isolated indulgence, soft power, and intimate volatility, a location that offers next-level luxury sans the prying eyes of the general public adds another layer of intrigue to its darkness beneath paradise narrative, giving audiences a more voyeuristic experience into the lives of the rich and powerful. 

How much is a stay at Samujana

With Michelin accolades, personalized service, and a location that's borderline paradise, it's obvious that a stay at Samujana doesn't come cheap. Rates start at USD 1,200 (roughly P65,000) per night for a three-bedroom villa and climb to USD 6,000 (P347,000) for the expansive eight-bedroom estate.

While the rates are steep, anyone bent on staying at Samujana can take advantage of special promotions like their Book Early, and Save offers that grant up to a 20% discount for guests who book their stay at least 30 days in advance. Don't worry. Despite being a discounted rate, this still comes with all the usual complimentary offers like free daily breakfast in the villa, private airport transfers, wireless internet access, and shuttle services to key points in Koh Samui. Much like the regularly priced stays, a dedicated villa manager and attendant will also be on standby for your needs. 

How to get to Samujana

There are no direct flights from Manila to Koh Samui. Travelers need to take a connecting flight to the island from Bangkok, Phuket, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Kuala Lumpur. Depending on your layover, the journey can take as long as six hours by plane. 

Alternatively, transfers by land through Bangkok and Phuket are also available. Despite being on an island, Koh Samui is accessible by land via a 90-minute car ferry from mainland Thailand. 

Samujana is at 63/154 Moo 5, Plai Laem Soi 11, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand. Stays start at USD 1,200 (roughly P69,500) per night. For more information, visit Samujana's website.

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