--- title: "Nine Perfect Strangers Resort: The Real Tranquillum House | LHC" description: "The real Nine Perfect Strangers resort revealed. 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The building shown as the wellness retreat is Soma Retreat, a private estate at Cabbage Tree Bay outside Sydney used for filming in 2020. Soma Retreat is not open to the public as a hotel." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What real wellness retreats feel like Tranquillum House?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The closest real world equivalents are Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand, Aro Ha in New Zealand, COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali, Palace Merano in Italy and Sha Wellness Clinic in Alicante Spain. All five run multi day structured programmes with psychedelic assisted therapy legally offered at the Sha and COMO properties in supervised formats." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there real luxury retreats offering psychedelic therapy?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, in a small number of jurisdictions. Beckley Retreats and Silo Wellness offer legal psilocybin retreats in Jamaica and Oregon. Onaya Science in Iquitos Peru runs ayahuasca retreats with medical supervision. The Sha Wellness Clinic in Alicante integrates ketamine assisted therapy on a case by case basis. Prices range from $2,500 to $12,000 for a 5 to 10 day programme." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where was Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 filmed?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Season 2 was filmed in the Austrian Alps around Tyrol and in Vienna between May and October 2023. The primary hotel location is the Schloss Fuschl near Salzburg, a Rosewood managed 5 star property reopened in 2024 after a full refurbishment. Rates at Schloss Fuschl start around 650 euros per night in shoulder season." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Nine Perfect Strangers based on a true story?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. The novel by Liane Moriarty is fiction. However Moriarty has said the framing was inspired by her own experience at Australian wellness retreats and by broader reporting on unregulated microdosing at premium wellness properties. The financial and legal reality of running a retreat like Tranquillum in Australia is discussed as unlikely to obtain a licence." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Luxury Hotel Compare make money?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "I earn a small affiliate commission when you book through my outbound links to Booking.com and a handful of other partners, at no extra cost to you. No hotel, resort or brand can pay to be included in a ranking or moved up the list. 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[Check rates](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101801746-17288959?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.html%3Fss%3DThe%20Real%20Nine%20Perfect%20Strangers%20Resort%3A%20Tranquillum%20House%2C%20Revealed) ![Wellness retreat in Australia, Nine Perfect Strangers filming reference](/images/blog/maldives-honeymoon-hero-1600w.webp) 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 Prices and policies last verified 24 August 2026 by Jack Williamson. Quick Answer **Featured stay: Soma Byron Bay.** 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. Soma Byron Bay is the first property to compare for this trip. 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 2026 Reviewed by [Jack Williamson](/about)· Luxury Travel Editor Search availability Booking.com Search Check live rates for luxury stays. Destination Check-in Check-out Adults 1 adult 2 adults 3 adults 4 adults 5 adults 6 adults 7 adults 8 adults Rooms 1 room 2 rooms 3 rooms 4 rooms 5 rooms Search Opens Booking.com in a new tab. ## Every Real Tranquillum House Filming Location Byron Bay, NSW, Australia ### [Soma Byron Bay](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101801746-17288959?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.html%3Fss%3DSoma%2BByron%2BBay) AUD $700+ / night 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. Key Facts - The original Tranquillum House. - S1 [Check rates →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101801746-17288959?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.html%3Fss%3DSoma%2BByron%2BBay) Tyrolean Alps, Austria ### [Schloss Elmau, Bavaria](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101801746-17288959?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fde%2Fschloss-elmau.html) USD$760+ / night 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 USD$760 per night. Key Facts - The Austrian Alps Tranquillum. - S2 [Check rates →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101801746-17288959?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fde%2Fschloss-elmau.html) Staying connected #### Airalo eSIM Data the moment you land, no roaming bill and no queue at the airport kiosk. [See Airalo plans →](https://airalo.tpx.lt/XJUpu9hS) Australia ### [Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101801746-17288959?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.html%3Fss%3DGwinganna%2BLifestyle%2BRetreat) AUD $850+ / night If Soma Byron Bay is unavailable, Gwinganna in the Gold Coast hinterland delivers the same all inclusive wellness model. From AUD $850 per night. Key Facts - The closest Australian wellness retreat to the Tranquillum experience. - Bookable equivalent [Check rates →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101801746-17288959?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.html%3Fss%3DGwinganna%2BLifestyle%2BRetreat) ## Frequently Asked Questions Is Tranquillum House a real resort? + 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. Where is the Nine Perfect Strangers resort located? + 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. Can you stay at the Nine Perfect Strangers retreat? + 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. How much does the Nine Perfect Strangers retreat cost? + Soma Byron Bay starts from approximately AUD $700 per night, with structured multi night wellness programmes priced higher. Schloss Elmau starts from around USD$760 per night for traditional accommodation. Ready to Book? ## Book a Wellness Retreat Search Australian and Alpine wellness retreats with live pricing on Booking.com. [Search Hotels](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101801746-17288959?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.html%3Fss%3Dluxury%2Bhotels)[Browse All Guides](/travel-guides) In this guide - [Overview](#intro) - [Every Real Tranquillum House Filming Location](#hotels) - [FAQs](#faq) Guide Facts Show Nine Perfect Strangers Seasons 2 From AUD $700/nt Updated May 2026 Compare prices #### Check live hotel rates Compare current availability for the hotels featured in this guide. [Check rates →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101801746-17288959?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.html%3Fss%3Dluxury%2Bhotels) Related Guides ## Keep reading [![Resort featured in The White Lotus television series](/images/blog/white-lotus-hotels-every-season/hero.webp) ### Every White Lotus Hotel, Ranked Sicily, Hawaii, Thailand, and what each really costs. 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