Luxury vs Budget: Comparing Four Seasons Maui's 'White Lotus' Room to a $150 'Tentalow' on Hawaii Beach

The author stayed at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea, the hotel featured in the first season of "The White Lotus," in a deluxe ocean-view room for $2,275 a night. The room had luxurious amenities, including a breathtaking bathroom and a scenic balcony view. The author felt like a VIP and received a free beach tote. 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.