Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

4.5 star property
Luxury lodge with full-service spa and fitness center
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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Panoramic Studio, Bathtub, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Daily full breakfast (USD 15 per person)
Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Lake View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • GymGymGym

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34540 Engineers Rd, Julian, CA, 92036
  • Popular LocationLake Cuyamaca1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCuyamaca Rancho State Park4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Ysabel Mission6 min walk
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)68 min drive

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Room options

Luxury Studio, Bathtub, Lake View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 330 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive Room, Balcony, Lake View

7.5/10 Good
  • 480 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, Patio

10/10 Exceptional
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

8.3/10 Very Good
  • 240 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Romantic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 480 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Hilltop Junior Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 240 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Lake Junior Suite

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 240 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Lake View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 480 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

10/10 Exceptional
  • 240 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Royal Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Panoramic Studio, Bathtub, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

10/10 Exceptional
  • 500 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Julian

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa places you next to Lake Cuyamaca and within a 5-minute walk of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. This 4.5-star lodge welcomes guests with 11 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, free self parking, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Lake Cuyamaca - 1 min walk
  • Cuyamaca Rancho State Park - 4 min walk
  • Santa Ysabel Mission - 6 min walk
  • California Wolf Center - 6 min drive
  • William Heise County Park - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • The nearest major airports are:<br />San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field): 54-min drive, 39.5 mi/63.6 km<br /> San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field): 58-min drive, 51 mi/82.1 km<br /> San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN): 69-min drive, 57.3 mi/92.2 km<br /> Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar): 82-min drive, 60.4 mi/97.2 km<br /> <p></p>

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Cuyamaca - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Julian Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Julian Pie Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Julian Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mom's Pie House - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

Luxury lodge with full-service spa and fitness center
Renovated in 2020, Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa offers a full-service spa, a gym, and a sauna. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this luxury lodge include free WiFi in public areas, a spa tub, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Smart TVs come with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and Tempur-Pedic beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters ensure a restful night. Furnished lanais, iPads, and iPod docks are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a spa 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 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
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2009
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • 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

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

Entertainment

  • iPad
  • iPod dock
  • Smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished lanai

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
Express 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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the lodge at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No alcohol is served at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

As of Jun 8, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa on Jun 10, 2024 start from $164.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

Guests positively rate the lodge's location in Julian, just steps from Lake Cuyamaca, and within a 10-minute walk of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Santa Ysabel Mission. You'll also find California Wolf Center and Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Is there a spa at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, sports massages, couples treatments, and body wraps.

Does Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa include a casino?

No, Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a spa tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

This lakeside lodge offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as a full-service spa and private dining.

Are there hot tubs at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa serves a full breakfast on weekend mornings for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Will Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

How close is the airport from Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

The closest major airport to Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa is San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), which is about 25.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa comes with a furnished lanai with some featuring lake or garden views.

Does Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 386 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 386 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 386 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 386 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 386 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl, Jacksonville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A totally wonderful healing environment in every way. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

karen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ARACELI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted to have a quiet weekend for relaxation and that is exactly what we got by staying here. The staff was very friendly and quickly responded to any questions we had. The room was wonderful with an amazing view of the lake, the bed was very comfortable and the property sits in a very quiet area without any noise to worry about. It is not far from the town of Julian for dining options. They do have one restaurant at the lake that was just ok. We were happy to take advantage of their continental breakfast, which had plenty of delicious options to choose from. We enjoyed the sunrise and sunsets from our room and balcony and we saw many dear around the property, which we absolutely loved. We certainly would recommend it and would stay again without hesitation
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

MIRIAM, SAN DIEGO

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
I booked this trip over one month ahead. I received text messages as well as emails from the hotel welcoming me to my future trip and asking if I wanted to book activities in their hotel. Upon arrival they said a water pipe burst near my room and my room was no longer available. They said they tried reaching out to me two days prior as well as that morning but I never received anything. it is very strange that they emailed and texted it to me the whole month but today’s before my booking they can’t get a hold of me to let me know not to come to the property. I drove over an hour to arrive and for them to tell me they have no room for me. Everything in the area was booked so I had to drive back home. Extremely horrible experience. I will definitely not book with this hotel again I will not risk it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfy, relaxing and full of positive vibe
it's the second time we've stayed there, and it is always so relaxing, full of comfort and short distance to Julian to go get pie...super short from the lake, and such a nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel we have stayed at in Julian
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic restful peaceful retreat near Anza Borrego, overlooking the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not well lit at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kirsten

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away
I found out from some locals that this used to be a nursing home I guess that is why there is a creepy feeling there. Our room was extremely noisy all night long. I could hear what sounded like an ejector pump. I could hear things crawling in the walls. I got no sleep there at all The room was very dusty, shower leaks. Our room was in the basement, which smelled very damp and moldy. There’s no phones in the room had to use our cell phone to contact staff and cell service is sketchy, so I could not get reception to reach the staff except for one time. issues kept popping up all night long, and I was unable to reach anyone to help us This entire facility is in dire need of repair. The entire facility is dusty, dirty, smells damp and moldy. The decor is haphazard at best with junky, leftover furniture from the 1980s with the Buddha theme,, No elevator. had to carry suitcases down a long, narrow, dark set of steps. there’s no way to lock your bedroom door. I was scared and creeped out the entire night two big pros number one I survived the night and number two I got to leave in the morning I will never be back what a waste of $300. This is the absolute worst place I have ever stayed.
View from my patio, nothing but mud, and stored lawnmower
Mattress does not fit the bedframe get your foot caught in it break your leg
Nothing but red plywood
This is where they store their gardening gloves
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and rejuvenating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024