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    NINE PERFECT STRANGERS · REAL RESORTS

    The Real Nine Perfect Strangers Resort: Tranquillum House, Revealed

    The fictional Tranquillum House from Nine Perfect Strangers is filmed at very real Australian and European wellness retreats. Here is where every season was shot.
    By Jack Williamson·May 2026·7 min read

    Tranquillum House is fictional, but it is filmed at a real wellness retreat in each season. Season 1 used Soma Byron Bay in northern New South Wales, Australia. Season 2 moved to the Austrian Alps. Both are bookable. Here is what each one is, what they cost, and how to book.

    Last Updated: April 2026Reviewed by Jack Williamson·Luxury Travel Editor

    Every Real Tranquillum House Filming Location

    S1 · Byron Bay, NSW, Australia

    Soma Byron Bay

    The original Tranquillum House.

    Season 1 used Soma Byron Bay, a 32 hectare wellness retreat in the hinterland of northern New South Wales. From around AUD $700 per night.

    AUD $700+/ night
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    S2 · Tyrolean Alps, Austria

    Schloss Elmau, Bavaria

    The Austrian Alps Tranquillum.

    Season 2's Alpine setting was filmed in the Bavarian and Tyrolean Alps. Schloss Elmau is the closest publicly bookable equivalent to the on screen retreat. From around €700 per night.

    €700+/ night
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    Bookable equivalent · Australia

    Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat

    The closest Australian wellness retreat to the Tranquillum experience.

    If Soma Byron Bay is unavailable, Gwinganna in the Gold Coast hinterland delivers the same all inclusive wellness model. From AUD $850 per night.

    AUD $850+/ night
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    No. Tranquillum House is fictional, but Season 1 of Nine Perfect Strangers was filmed at Soma Byron Bay in New South Wales, Australia, and Season 2 was filmed across Bavarian and Tyrolean Alpine locations.

    Season 1 was filmed at Soma Byron Bay in the hinterland of Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. Season 2 moved to the Austrian and Bavarian Alps.

    Yes. Soma Byron Bay accepts retreat guests on multi night programmes from approximately AUD $700 per night. Schloss Elmau in Bavaria is the closest publicly bookable equivalent for the Season 2 Alpine setting.

    Soma Byron Bay starts from approximately AUD $700 per night, with structured multi night wellness programmes priced higher. Schloss Elmau starts from around €700 per night for traditional accommodation.

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