Forget ‘The White Lotus’: W Hotels’ New Thailand Retreat Was Designed for Music-Loving Wanderlusts
Ahead of the hit HBO series' season three finale, W Hotels global music director LP Giobbi curates a six-day W Presents Retreat across Koh Samui with adventures, live music and more.
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Here’s one way for TV fans to secure their Thailand getaway ahead of the expected “White Lotus bump” in tourism. Ahead of the Emmy-winning series’ season three finale, W Hotels is curating its Koh Samui itinerary for music lovers as part of a new getaway experience under its W Presents series.
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The stylish Marriott-owned hotel’s first-ever W Presents Retreat kicks off at W Koh Samui — not far from hit HBO show’s many filming locations — from May 1 to 5 with a schedule hosted and curated by global music director LP Giobbi. The all-inclusive experience will include “once-in-a-lifetime events” selected by participating DJs and artists, such as exclusive music performances, an elephant sanctuary visit, a Muay Thai boxing session, an island-hopping boat cruise with a sunset party, an adventure through the Fisherman’s Village night market and other surprises. (Note that you’re responsible for getting yourself to the Land of Smiles.)
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The W Presents Retreat at W Koh Samui ranges from $3,836 (132,000 Baht) for a one-bedroom villa with a private pool and garden view to $6,746 (232,000 Baht) for an oceanfront villa. Bookings include breakfast, lunch and dinner for two guests daily, a welcome dinner and access to wellness programs (such as sound baths and yoga and mindfulness classes).
W Hotels Koh Samui Marriott
In addition to Giobbi, the music lineup includes live performances by DJs Bonobo and Sofia Kourtesis, local artists Kata Sara and Dan Buri, W Koh Samui music curator Armando Mendes, and global artists Beatrice, Emjie, Joplyn and Mascolo.
“Music has always been part of W Hotels’ DNA, and W Presents has become a powerful global platform for a culturally relevant sonic expression,” says W Hotels senior vp and global brand leader George Fleck in a release*.* “With our first-ever W Presents Retreat, we are deepening that connection to be an even more immersive experience in the world’s most exotic destinations, bringing guests closer to the artists they love and the places they love to discover. Launching at our iconic W Koh Samui makes it even more special given the island’s vibrant music scene, natural beauty and stunning local culture.”
A view of the ocean from W Hotels Koh Samui Marriott
A handful of resorts portrayed the fictional White Lotus Thailand, including Koh Samui Four Seasons, Anantara Bophut, Anantara Lawana and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket. The W Hotels’ announcement comes as the Thailand-set installment of Mike White’s hit series airs its final episode, which airs on HBO on April 7 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET and streams on Max.
Learn more about the W Presents Retreat at W Koh Samui and book your getaway here.
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