Hotel Hijinks
Where is The White Lotus filmed?
HIT miniseries The White Lotus is set in a luxurious Hawaiian resort.
The satirical comedy-drama focuses on the lives of the staff and guests staying at the fictional hotel, as secrets and lies unravel over the course of a week's stay.
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Where is The White Lotus filmed?
The Four Seasons Maui
Although doesn't exist, the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea in Hawaii is very real and acted as the backdrop for the series.
The first season was shot there over eight weeks, with reportedly around 300 extras drafted in to help create a realistic hotel atmosphere.
, the show's production designer, Laura Fox, revealed that she decided to make some changes to the hotel's decor to make it a little less elegant.
Fox revealed she had decided to add a few garish patterns, old-fashioned accessories and introduced new furniture where she could, but added that there was a limit to what could be changed.
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She said: "It was a real challenge because we couldn't paint the rooms."
During filming, the cast and crew weren't permitted to leave the hotel due to restrictions, so everything had to be shot on-site.
Fox explained: "It felt like 'The Shining' in Hawaii, the whole process was so unique that it really added to everything."
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Can I visit any of the filming locations?
If you've fallen in love with the show's , you can book a getaway to the Four Seasons Resort Maui - but it doesn't come cheap.
Rooms at the resort start at around a thousand dollars a night, and splashing out on the Presidential Suite will set you back almost $30,000.
The resort does have plenty of perks, though, including snorkeling, kayaking, tennis and complimentary mini spa treatments right at the poolside.
How can I watch The White Lotus?
You can watch the full series of White Lotus right now on HBO Max.
The show's star-studded cast includes Legally Blonde actress Jennifer Coolidge, Nashville star Connie Britton and Baywatch's Alexandria Daddario.
Although there are no concrete plans for a second season, show runner Mike White has hinted that there could be more White Lotus to come.
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