Now that the much-anticipated third season of HBO's The White Lotus has come to its grisly end, it has already been announced that the hit TV series will be back for a fourth season. And while we wait idly by for confirmation on who will be in the cast, and where it will be set this time around, the internet is already furiously trying to guess where the next luxury meltdown will take place.
Luckily, show runner Mike White overnight teased that The White Lotus Season 4 will move away from the usual seaside resorts, hinting, “For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the crashing waves of rocks vernacular but there’s always more room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels.”
While the exact setting remains under wraps, Europe remains a strong possibility according to HBO. Location scouting has been postponed until summer, giving White a breather after the explosive Season 3 finale.
In the meantime, here are our top picks for The White Lotus Season 4’s potential hotspot. Evidence included, naturally.
1. Serengeti (Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti)
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Africa has yet to be explored in The White Lotus, and a luxurious safari lodge in the Serengeti, Tanzania, could offer a fascinating departure from the series’ usual coastal settings. The contrast of extreme privilege against the backdrop of the stunning savannah could provide fertile ground for White’s signature commentary (and some interesting wildlife encounters).
2. Egypt (Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh)
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Alternatively – but still on the great continent of Africa – what better place for a new round of passive-aggressive brunches and midlife crises than the land of the pharaohs? We can already just picture Tanya’s reincarnated spirit sailing down the Nile, musings on how the ancient Egyptians must’ve had fabulous taste in jewellery. A Four Seasons in Sharm El Sheikh could bring a delicious mix of luxe rooftop cocktails with a view of the pyramids and uncomfortable pyramid tours.
3. Japan (Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto)
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Japan would be a perfect fit for The White Lotus. Imagine the chaos that would ensue as wealthy, out-of-touch Westerners descend on the Four Seasons Kyoto, only to butcher the cultural etiquette while aggressively pursuing “authentic” experiences. We’re thinking geisha tours gone wrong, a heated argument over the proper way to eat sushi, and at least one insufferable tech bro philosophizing in the Zen garden about how capitalism and minimalism are basically the same thing. Throw in some spooky folklore—maybe a haunted ryokan—and you've got the makings of a plot even Tanya’s ghost would haunt.
4. The Maldives (Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru)
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The White Lotus in the Maldives practically writes itself: picture crystal-clear waters, overwater villas, and just enough room for guests to drown in their own self-absorption. A destination honeymoon that goes south? A wellness retreat that spirals into an ayahuasca nightmare? The staff quietly trying to keep everything afloat? Mike White would have endless fun exploring the tension between the island’s postcard-perfect beauty.
5. Mexico (Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo)
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If there’s one thing The White Lotus loves, it’s putting rich Americans in a location that reflects their deep discomfort with anything that challenges their privilege – and Mexico checks every box. The Four Seasons Tamarindo is a resort flanked by dramatic cliffs and lush jungle – the perfect backdrop for tequila-fuelled meltdowns, someone recklessly picking a fight with a mariachi band, and a yoga instructor with a mysterious past.
6. Morocco (Four Seasons Resort Marrakech)
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A labyrinth of terracotta walls, mosaic-tiled courtyards and flickering lanterns – Marrakech is a sensual dream that could quickly unravel into a nightmare in The White Lotus universe. The Four Seasons Resort here is opulent enough to house the show’s standard mix of VIP dysfunction and class warfare, but the real draw would be the clash of cultures. Picture the guests getting spiritually aligned at a souk, someone losing their mind in the hammam. Throw in a suspiciously charming riad owner, one very cursed rug, who knows – maybe even a sandstorm in the works?
