Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed?

I’ve always been a sucker for murder mysteries ~ & even though the new Netflix flick “Murder Mystery” is more comedy than mystery, it had me at hellooo with all its gorgeous European filming locations, & I wanted to know: “Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed in Europe?”  Netflix must have a lot riding on this movie, because I’m currently in Mexico City writing this, & I’ve seen ads for it ALL over the city!  And though it appears that much of the movie was shot in France, the majority of it was actually filmed in Italy.  We’ll get into specific locations below…

Photo courtesy of Netflix.

And Where Was Murder Mystery 2 Filmed?

**Author’s Note in 2023: When I originally wrote this article, there was just one Jennifer Aniston + Adam Sandler “Murder Mystery” film.  However, as of March 2023, there’s now a second one.  While I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first (I thought it was funny, but too short): there are a few locations worth mentioning, that you may wish to replicate on your next trip.  For instance, the Maharajah’s wedding was filmed in Hawaii at Kualoa Ranch ~ which is a 4,000 acre nature reserve located on the island of Oahu.

Unfortunately, there are no hotels at Kualoa Ranch; but one of the closest hotels you can stay at (that gives Jennifer Aniston-worthy vibes) is the stunning Turtle Bay Resort ($599+/night).  Set on 850 acres overlooking a beautiful Hawaiian cove, you may never need to leave this resort: there are seven restaurants, a spa, two outdoor pools & multiple hot tubs, as well as two golf courses.  You can bet Adam Sandler snuck away from filming at some point to play these links….

The Turtle Bay Resort is about as close as you can get to “Murder Mystery 2” filming location, Kualoa Ranch. Photo by Kayak.

Map of “Murder Mystery” Filming Locations

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed?

When Jennifer Aniston & Adam Sandler first board the yacht, there’s a gorgeous town shown in panorama behind them ~ & at first glance, my guess was they were filming in Monaco.  But I was incorrect: it’s actually a small town on the Italian Riviera called Santa Margherita Ligure, near Portofino.  You can find Santa Margherita Ligure on the map above; it’s about an hour south of Genoa, & an hour north of the famous Cinque Terre.

The gorgeous coastal town behind them on the yacht is called Santa Margherita Ligure, on the Italian Riviera. Photo by Netflix.

If you want to visit Santa Margherita Ligure, stay at the perfectly situated Imperial Palace Hotel.

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed?

Next up, the “Murder Mystery” gang moved on to Monaco for the Grand Prix, & again, I assumed they filmed at the glamorous Hotel Fairmont in Monaco (which I visited many years ago, & recall as being the height of luxury).  Apparently though, they didn’t actually film here ~ instead, they filmed in Milan at the Hotel Principe di Savoia…a favorite of George Clooney’s, along with many other A-listers.

Gorgeous, elegant rooms await…

Do those balconies look familiar..?? Remember when Jennifer Aniston & Adam Sandler had to get from one room to another, via the balcony..

The palatial swimming pool at the Hotel Principe di Savoia.

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed at Lake Como?

Finally, we come to the last significant filming location in “Murder Mystery,” & another haunt of George Clooney’s: Lake Como.  Here, they filmed at the 19th-century manor, Villa Erba ~ which unfortunately is not available to stay in as a hotel, though you can rent it out for a private event.  If you want to stay in a luxurious villa at Lake Como though, you have many options: including the famous Villa Lario ($550+/night), with suites overlooking the lake, or the charming boutique hotel, Villa Vittoria ($205+/night).

The final scenes of “Murder Mystery” were filmed at Villa Erba at Lake Como, which is only available for private events (not as a hotel).

You can’t stay at Villa Erba (pictured), where “Murder Mystery” was filmed. But you CAN stay at the villas below…

Views from Villa Lario.

The magical garden at Villa Vittoria.

Where Was Murder Mystery Filmed?

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