I stayed in a 5-star Hawaii hotel for $2,275 a night. In my room, I was shocked to find amenities I'd never seen before.

Chloe PantaziJun 18, 2023, 17:04 IST

My deluxe ocean-view room at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea (aka the "real" White Lotus).Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

I went to the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea, which was the hotel in season one of "The White Lotus."
It wasn't the Pineapple Suite, but my deluxe ocean-view room was the nicest I'd ever stayed in.

As a "White Lotus" fan, I couldn't wait to stay at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea — the five-star, Hawaii hotel where the first season of the HBO show was filmed.

I'd seen glimpses of some of the suites on the show, even if they had been transformed to look "kitschy and flawed and rich, like the characters," as production designer Laura Fox told Architectural Digest.

But I was excited to see what a room at the hotel was actually like. In photos on the Four Seasons website, the rooms looked less busy than on the show and had more of a quiet luxury.

I stayed in one of the hotel's deluxe ocean-view rooms, and though it wasn't the Pineapple Suite — nor would I harass hotel management about that, unlike Shane Patton (Jake Lacy) — the level of luxury I found there made me feel like a VIP.

From a free beach tote to the bathroom of my dreams, it felt like my room had almost everything I could need. Take a look inside.

Editor's note: Insider received a discounted media rate for the one-night stay. Room rates can vary, but the deluxe ocean-view room was listed on the Four Seasons website as $2,275 at the time of booking.

During a trip to Hawaii, I spent a night at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea — the famous filming location for the first season of HBO's "The White Lotus."

At the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea, I felt as glam as Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge).Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

At check-in, I was given a wristband that served as the key to a deluxe ocean-view room on the hotel's sixth floor.

I wore the wristband at check-in before it succumbed to the depths of my bag.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

Walking into the 600-square-foot room, the entrance set the tone for the rest of the space with muted, white-and-beige tones that gave it a relaxed feel.

The entryway space was used well.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

The king bed looked inviting with a soft comforter and pillows that had the Four Seasons' tree logo on them, while the sectional sofa made the lounge feel more substantial.

It was tough to get out of this bed in the morning.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

The king bed looked inviting with a soft comforter and pillows that had the Four Seasons' tree logo on them, while the sectional sofa made the lounge feel more substantial.

In the lounge, the sectional sofa and coffee table faced a 65-inch, flat-screen TV. There was also a small table and two chairs by a reading lamp.

I barely used the lounge, but I likedChloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

I couldn't wait to open the sliding doors in the lounge and step out onto the balcony, or lanai, to see the view.

A deluxe ocean-view.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

I thought the balcony would be the best part, but then I stepped inside the bathroom. It took my breath away.

Is this a bathroom or a marble palace?Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

The vanity with two sinks and LED mirrors was the stuff of dreams.

Double sinks and LED mirrors: a winning combination.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

I loved having this separate counter without a sink that stayed dry.

I'm now adding "dry counter" to my bathroom wish list.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

But perhaps the best part of the bathroom was the built-in music dial next to the light switches.

This was next level.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

The toiletries also deserve a mention. I forgot my hair tools, but somehow the shampoo and conditioner worked some kind of magic on my mane before a nice dinner.

The toiletries at the Four Seasons (left); evidence that my hair looked good (right).Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

There were other small touches inside the room that made a big difference. For example, this complimentary beach tote I found in the closet, and these reusable water bottles in the bar area.

I hadn't seen these amenities at a hotel before.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

There were other small touches inside the room that made a big difference. For example, this complimentary beach tote I found in the closet, and these reusable water bottles in the bar area.

Next to the bed, there was a tablet to order in-room dining, book dinner reservations and spa appointments, and more.

You could order everything from steak to a shave via the tablet.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

After looking around the room, we were greeted with fresh pineapple served with pineapple juice. It made us feel like we were in the Pineapple Suite.

The Pineapple Suite is a state of mind.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

After a day spent checking out the resort, we returned to our room after turndown service and found the space looking a little more luxurious.

It seemed like no detail went unnoticed.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

Looking back on my stay, I could see myself splurging on a couple of nights at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea in the future. But I don't know if I'd spend more than a week there if I could afford to.

I miss this view of the West Maui Mountains from the Serenity Pool.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider

Looking back on my stay, I could see myself splurging on a couple of nights at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea in the future. But I don't know if I'd spend more than a week there if I could afford to.

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I stayed in a 5-star Hawaii hotel for $2,275 a night. In my room, I was shocked to find amenities I'd never seen before.

During a trip to Hawaii, I spent a night at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea — the famous filming location for the first season of HBO's "The White Lotus."

At check-in, I was given a wristband that served as the key to a deluxe ocean-view room on the hotel's sixth floor.

Walking into the 600-square-foot room, the entrance set the tone for the rest of the space with muted, white-and-beige tones that gave it a relaxed feel.

The king bed looked inviting with a soft comforter and pillows that had the Four Seasons' tree logo on them, while the sectional sofa made the lounge feel more substantial.

In the lounge, the sectional sofa and coffee table faced a 65-inch, flat-screen TV. There was also a small table and two chairs by a reading lamp.

I couldn't wait to open the sliding doors in the lounge and step out onto the balcony, or lanai, to see the view.

I thought the balcony would be the best part, but then I stepped inside the bathroom. It took my breath away.

The vanity with two sinks and LED mirrors was the stuff of dreams.

I loved having this separate counter without a sink that stayed dry.

But perhaps the best part of the bathroom was the built-in music dial next to the light switches.

The toiletries also deserve a mention. I forgot my hair tools, but somehow the shampoo and conditioner worked some kind of magic on my mane before a nice dinner.

There were other small touches inside the room that made a big difference. For example, this complimentary beach tote I found in the closet, and these reusable water bottles in the bar area.

Next to the bed, there was a tablet to order in-room dining, book dinner reservations and spa appointments, and more.

After looking around the room, we were greeted with fresh pineapple served with pineapple juice. It made us feel like we were in the Pineapple Suite.

After a day spent checking out the resort, we returned to our room after turndown service and found the space looking a little more luxurious.

Looking back on my stay, I could see myself splurging on a couple of nights at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea in the future. But I don't know if I'd spend more than a week there if I could afford to.