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Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

4.5 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Balcony view
Romantic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View
32-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, iPad
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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34540 Engineers Rd, Julian, CA, 92036
  • Place, Lake Cuyamaca
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Ysabel Mission
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Lake Junior Suite

Lake Junior Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hilltop Junior Suite

Hilltop Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Room, Balcony, Lake View

Exclusive Room, Balcony, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Patio

Superior Room, Patio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

Signature Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Romantic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds

Luxury Studio, Bathtub, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Elite Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lake View

Elite Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

Royal Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Studio, Bathtub, Lake View

Panoramic Studio, Bathtub, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Lake View

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Julian

When you stay at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa in Julian, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Ysabel Mission and Lake Cuyamaca. .This luxury lodge is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Anza Borrego Desert State Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Cuyamaca - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Ysabel Mission - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Anza Borrego Desert State Park - 27 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julian Beer Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pie Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pit Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Julian Cafe & Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mom's Pie House - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa offers 11 accommodations with iPads and safes. Rooms open to furnished lanais. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPads and iPod docking stations. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished lanais. 32-inch Smart televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2009
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • IPad
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge Retreat
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa Lodge
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa Julian
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa Lodge Julian

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 614 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 614 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 614 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 614 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 614 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is photographed much nicer than it actually is. Kinda pricey for what you get. It’s got a weird vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Valentina

The staff was nice and
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hossam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a wonderful place. I recommend everyone to try ro spend at least one night in this retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon, Mission Viejo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always have a great time here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JUAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, the staff ( Sara) was very helpful and courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, and quite with peace.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Quirky and wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place to recharge and get away from your busy life.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place is tranquil. The staff is courteous and helpful. The entire property is unique and welcoming. You would not want to leave. Continental breakfast, simple, yet so well made.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liloa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to get away. Adam and Sarah are perfect hosts. Great staff especially Carol and Kyle. It was hard to leave. Staying in a lake view suite is a must. Such a great hidden gem. Checking out was the hardest to do- wanted to stay longer. Back to the grind.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yonel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’m really de disappointment with the Hotel, I pay for nice Room and they give me below average of what i pay for, the person in charge offer me a 1 hour sauna with a hot tub as compensation, beside change the room for one night and go back the next day for a smaller room. That same night was raining so bad, that our restroom was licking cold water, they didn’t give us another room, what makes it worse they try to rent that same room with water leakage problem to another person. How in the world they think I want to leave in the middle of the storm when I pay for a nice enjoyable moment. I truly believe that they scammed me.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prathamesh, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room has a nice calm and peaceful vibe. Overall, liked the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and peaceful. I'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, vey quiet and relaxing. Clean room and friendly staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Sara was helpful about my back pain issues with high bed access-providing stepstool--DOOR CODES ARE A PAIN--Their ice machine is ridiculous--Please provide room freezer compartments for iceboxes so small quantities of ice can be made. Hot tub doesn't work properly and bubble because not enough water in it. Help is scare during the day because they are in the main office area only. The room cleaning agents are top notch with no terrible fumes. Occasional field mouse kitchen area and the main hall rug should be removed or at least cleaned more often. Rooms are cleaned well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet get-away
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I booked a relaxing getaway to celebrate our wedding anniversary! Upon check in we were very please to learn we had been upgraded to a suite with a king bed and a clawfoot tub <3 The area around the premises and the lake was nice and quiet and a nice break from loud Los Angeles! Staff was very friendly and accommodating, my Husband requested a new robe and we received it within minutes. Our spa treatments were nice and relaxing, almost wish I booked more! Overall an amazing stay, just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, decor, peaceful setting and gardens. The food was fresh and delicious. We will definitely come again for a stay! Thank you. Perfect continental breakfast and the rooms are very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025