Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat & Spa

Hotels
9.4 (898 reviews)
34540 Engineers Road , Julian , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful views
Relaxing atmosphere
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service inconsistencies
Room felt crowded

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
There were some issues mentioned regarding cobwebs and leftover food in the fridge.
Service
9.7
Staff was described as friendly and excellent, but there were some inconsistencies in service noted.
Location
10
The hotel offers a beautiful view of the lake and is conveniently located near Julian.
Room Quality
8.7
Some rooms felt crowded and there were mentions of older furnishings.
Amenities
9.7
The outdoor jacuzzi and spa treatments received positive remarks.
Value for Money
9.7
Overall value was deemed good, with a decent breakfast included.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Food was good, but the nearby pub had limited hours.
Overall Experience
10
Overall very positive experience, with guests appreciating the relaxing environment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 02:51

Property Description

Tranquil Mountain Escape

Luxurious Amenities: Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat & Spa offers a range of luxurious amenities including a hot tub, fitness centre, and shared kitchen. Relax and rejuvenate in the serene garden or unwind in the shared lounge.

Comfortable Accommodations: Each guest room is thoughtfully equipped with a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Some rooms feature a cozy seating area, perfect for unwinding after a day of hiking or cycling.

Entertainment and Convenience: Enjoy a game of billiards or explore the picturesque surroundings known for hiking and cycling. With free WiFi, free toiletries, and a 24-hour front desk, your stay at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge will be both entertaining and hassle-free.

Experience serenity and luxury at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat & Spa. Book your stay now for a peaceful mountain getaway.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 898 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.7
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 9.7
Value for Money: 9.7
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 10
G
Grant • solo_traveller • us
10
Nice relaxing stay.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel . I enjoyed my stay. Staff was friendly and helpful.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Alice • couple • us
10
It was a beautiful and relaxing stay. Look forward to a future visit.
Pros:

It was a beautiful location across from Lake Cuyamaca. The grounds were landscaped nicely.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
J
Judy • couple • us
8
Wonderful rooms with breathtaking views of the lake! I also had a wonderful massage by Amy which I absolutely loved! Ver
Pros:

The location and views of the lake were magnificent!

Cons:

I was not expecting it to be a total zen Buddhist center with Buddha statues and art all over the entire place. That being said I did see some of the statues in the promo photos but was not expecting that much of it. It was very peaceful and serene but just not my spiritual persuasion.
Breakfast bar needed to be kept up better, needed to be restocked and wiped clean better, needed sugar and other choices for sweeteners for our coffee and tea. They were out or very low both mornings we were there. Garbage pail was dirty on top and very full. It would have been nice to have an attendant there to wipe things down and restock as needed. All in all it was ok but could have been better.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Kaylene • family_with_children • us
1
Tired, dirty and misleading advertising
Pros:

Location is in the mountains

Cons:

The hotel is tired, filthy and the advertising is misleading.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Karem • couple • us
10
Very friendly staff. Comfortable accommodations and beautiful surroundings.
Pros:

Peaceful and comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Kaylene • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • couple • us
1
Nonexistent
Pros:

They canceled on me. Said it was a pipe issue, but it was giving "we overbooked please dont be mad" energy.

Cons:

That they canceled on me

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
F
Florence • couple • us
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • us
8
Usually stay in Julian. Much better view here
Pros:

Great location. Not a lot of hiking or walking around property. Awesome room and view of Lake Cuyamaca.

Cons:

Food needs help. Basic burger for $21 plus weak breakfast. They need a real chef.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • us
7
A little more attention to details would make this a better place.
Pros:

Pretty location

Cons:

Too much light in our room and outside at night. Noisy people after 9 in hot tub. Shower was super weak. Meal delivery was strange.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
G
Gregory • couple • us
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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DELAROSA • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
G
Gerrit • couple • us
10
What a nice surprise - I wish we could have stayed longer
Pros:

They took such care in every detail of this resort - and they maintain it beautifully. It seems to have originally been a lake hotel but now it is really a comfortable oasis. If you want to meditate, that's fine. if you want to hike, that's fine too. The decorations are Asian eclectic, and that's also just fine. The library is actually very good as well.

The staff were always very helpful. The beds were comfortable and our room had a beautiful view of Lake Cucamaya.

We only spent a night but we would like to come back here for several days and just enjoy ourselves.

It's pretty close to Julian and an easy drive to loop around the Sunrise Highway.

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • us
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
6
Personally, I would try another place in Julian
Pros:

It’s beautiful if you want to watch stars. We were fortunate to catch the blood moon eclipse.

Cons:

It’s pretty rustic so if you have any disabilities, that’s a tough one. It’s not that quiet if the people in the Jacuzzi are talking really loud and there’s a highway right below where cars are zipping by. Unfortunately the gym smelled like something very horrible and we tried to use the gym but got really nauseous. I had a towel with a big hole in it. The steam shower leaked all over the floor. It just falls in between that beautiful resort Retreat feeling and a motel.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • solo_traveller • it
9
Very enjoyable stay at a nice facility. Hosts were great.
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
C
Carl • couple • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Voss • couple • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Maria Clarissa • family_with_children • us
10
Refreshing and we had a reset
Pros:

It’s very beautiful and serene

Cons:

No food available nearby

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee