If you’ve ever watched The White Lotus and thought, “I wouldn’t mind sailing into the sunset with a cocktail in hand and someone else’s problems behind me,” then Banyan Tree Samui has just the ticket — and a 400HP speedboat to take you there.
The five-star Banyan Tree Samui resort, perched in a private bay on the southeastern edge of Koh Samui, is now offering guests a chance to step into the sun-drenched chaos and charm of the hit HBO series.
The property’s new aquatic jewel, a sleek 12-metre speedboat named Sense of the Sea, is now available for charters through the same limestone-studded archipelago where The White Lotus filmed its unforgettable third season.
“The survivors,” as the show cheekily implies, may have left the fictional carnage behind, but visitors to the Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park can now chart their own (presumably safer) course across the same cinematic seascape.
The luxury vessel, tailored for up to 15 guests and equipped with all the essentials for a day of swimming, snorkelling, and champagne-soaked lounging, offers an eight-hour private escape through 42 emerald islands and jade lagoons — an environment as rich in biodiversity as it is in drama potential.
As Banyan Tree Samui puts it: Sense of the Sea is “custom-built for luxury day trips, picnics, and celebrations.” But if your idea of a perfect getaway leans more towards moonlit mischief than meditative reflection, there’s also a six-hour excursion to Koh Phangan — the infamous home of the Full Moon Party and a pivotal backdrop in the show’s storyline.
For something less feverish and more flicker-lit, the 5 Islands Sunset Cruise might better suit the romantics, while wildlife lovers can sail to the pig-peppered shores of Koh Matsum or monkey-stalked Koh Taen. Each trip is tailor-made and comes with the option to dive, nap, sip, or snorkel to your heart’s content.
And the so-called “White Lotus Effect” doesn’t stop at sea.
Back on land, Banyan Tree Samui has leaned into the show’s cult status with thoughtful, immersive touches.
From wellness retreats and lotus-seed exfoliation treatments to a cocktail that shares its name with the show — think vodka, lychee, lime, coconut milk, and dried Damask rose petals — the resort is delivering a masterclass in tasteful fan service.
“We’ve seen a genuine spike in interest since the series aired,” the resort shared, citing increased bookings and global media buzz as signs that Thailand’s starring role has struck a chord with viewers seeking more than just escapism.
Each of Banyan Tree Samui’s 88 hillside villas comes with a private infinity pool and sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand.
The 38-acre estate is a sanctuary of tropical flora and coral-fringed shoreline, offering three restaurants (including MICHELIN Guide-listed Saffron), a world-class spa with hydrotherapy rainforest experience, and a host of wellness programmes under its Wellbeing Sanctuary banner.
Guests looking to follow in the fictional footsteps of The White Lotus characters — minus the body count — will find Banyan Tree Samui an impeccable base to do so.
Villas start at $585 USD per night, and include the kind of privacy, indulgence, and cinematic vistas that could make even a drama-laced getaway feel like pure bliss.
For bookings and further details, email [email protected] or call +66 077 915 333.
