Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

Property class: 4.5
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Outdoor spa tub
32-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, iPad
Balcony view
Romantic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning

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34540 Engineers Rd, Julian, CA, 92036
  • Place, Lake Cuyamaca
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Ysabel Mission
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    ‪56 min drive‬
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Room options

Lake Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Hilltop Junior Suite

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

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

Premium Room

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

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

Superior Room, Patio

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

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

Romantic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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

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

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

Royal Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

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

Panoramic Studio, Bathtub, Lake View

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

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 this property

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free lodge has a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, a hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa offers 11 accommodations with iPads and a safe. Rooms open to furnished lanais. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets 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 hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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 centre.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Ysabel Mission. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Indulge with Swedish massages, facials or aromatherapy at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and hiking/biking trails
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Santa Ysabel Mission and Lake Cuyamaca
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A fitness centre, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Julian lodge is smoke free.

The lodge hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa.
  • 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. 464 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 628 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Room was nice and clean,nice and confortable very nice view of the Lake. We went for a walk from the hotel to the lake since it was walking distance, The hotel is nice and quiet I will go back to stay there. Also friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean property. Toilet was not working properly, but everything else was ver nice. Check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

garineh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff, beautiful scenery, peaceful energy, and great accommodations make this a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good vibes for healing and relaxing. Beautiful views of the lake enhance this laid back sanctuary. Not fancy, but more funky Buddhist. The manager Adam and his staff were welcoming and saw that we had everything we needed. Our room had a lake view and patio and am amazing steam shower! Reiki Master is superb - I had a transformative session with her. The meditation room is beautiful and serene. Overall, it exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice clean and beautiful! But the free continental breakfast that came with the premium room was just bagels and oatmeal and they said they supplied toiletries but there was only soap and toilet paper idk I just expected a little more for the price, but they were very nice and very clean just bring your own supplies and you gotta pay extra for a breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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