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Reviews of Apple Tree Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

4360 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036, United States of America

#8 of 13 hotels in Julian

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Review Score

Based on 259 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathtub area could use some TLC - the pool area looks pretty shabby, hopefully will be brought back to "summertime fun" standards??

    Beds were super comfortable - coffee station was handy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    8.0
    Overpriced and not worth the money to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We tried to follow the directions that were given to us to open the combination lock box on the wall for 10 minutes without success. Called the help number and got voicemail. No one was on site to help. Finally saw another guest who told us that the lock box didn’t work on our door and that the actually door knob lit up when touched so you could input in the combination. A few minutes later we had to tell another couple how to get into their room, too. No hair dryer, no microwave in room. The pool area is cordoned off-no swimming as the concrete was broken up to remodel the pool. For $500 for 2 nights (including a $47.50 pet fee for cleaning-the actual floor in the room was filthy dirty not having been mopped for a long time and stained my socks-we have a small 5 pound dog), it was way overpriced! We’ve stayed here before but we’re disappointed this time.

    Nice area behind hotel to sit and enjoy the outdoors; comfortable beds , pillows and sheets

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    7.0
    Quaint old fashioned hotel. Nothing fancy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could mow the grass.

    Staff responded well to requests.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was in a different town than stated.

    It was a nice little inn.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We only stayed for one night, and it was raining and foggy, so we did not have a chance to explore the surroundings fully. We did like the area, and Rhonda, the bartender at the pizza place across the highway, was awesome.

    It was clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower was weak, very small shower head. No microwave.

    Bed was very nice

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    9.0
    Overnight on our way to high desert camping
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Comfortable bed and facilities in a quaint rural setting.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2023

    8.0
    I would stay again. The location was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The housekeeping could be better. I asked for new sheets but they just made bed. A couple of dirty towels left behind. Floors were dirty.

    Great location. Comfortable bed. Just a few minutes outside of Jullian. Has some great restaurants within walking distance. Owners are very helpful and professional. We were having problems with TV but they came and helped us fix the issue.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    9.0
    Overall our stay was very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathtub was slippery/ need a bath mat for safety and grab bars installed for seniors

    We made our own breakfast

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    7.0
    Fair considering location but rooms not well isolated
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy. Rooms are not well isolated at all, you can hear your neighbour snoring! It is located next to the main road too.

    Location relative to restaurants and Julian town

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were disappointed the pool was still under construction, it would have been nice to have known in advance as it was a very hot weekend and a cool dip would have been refreshing.

    Room was comfortable and conveniently located near restaurants and other attractions. Much less crowded than if we were to stay in the town of Julian. For being located next to the main road it was very quiet.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    See my review above for the goods and the bads. We actually really like apple tree

    we always like staying here but sometimes its a hit or miss. We've come twice now where the pool is out of service. both times in the summer. I guess we missed the VERY fine print of it saying its closed on the site but to my defense it would be nice if that warning was larger as that is a large part as to why we wanted to come to apple tree was for it pool. I guess at least they listed it though right!? Anyways, the rooms are always nice and the staff are accommodating and keep to themselves and let you do the same. Heroes restaurant across the street is always a win.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Easy access to ice, microwave, I always didn't see vending machines as listed

    It was clean and comfortable. Nothing less than I expected.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and spacious. Bed was very comfortable

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    9.0
    excellent little gem keurig machine was fully stocked and room was clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    only thing that was a downer was that the pool was under construction

    convenient location. quiet

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet paper was almost gone and there wasn't an extra roll. Bed was smaller than a queen.

    The convenience of checking in and out. The rooms are very clean and it has that country feel.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2023

    7.0
    I like the motel it was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the bathroom was clean but the bathtub was really slippery. need something so you won’t fall. no hooks for hanging up wet towels.

    it was very clean and the room was large. reminded me of a motel in the 60’s. Parked in front of the unit.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2023

    9.0
    Nice clean place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They sent me a text instructions on how to obtain my key from a lock box. it only said **Please Read** when it popped up, so I thought it was spam and didn’t open it. When I got to the property there was no one in the office so I called. They asked if I had received their text and I said I hadn’t and they were going to send someone over. I then checked my texts and found it and called them back to not come. It would have been far better if they had put **Apple Tree Inn** at the top of the text so I would have known it was legitimate and opened it.

    looks great. clean

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2023

    9.0
    Pleasantly surprised.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had to get used to not having the door lock itself. I ended up leaving it unlocked for quite some time. Maybe a note saying to use key to lock door when leaving and when inside to lock deadbolt.

    The room was clean and nostalgic. The check-in was pretty cool. The bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2023

    8.0
    comfortable and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was great.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to check in online to get code to get a key to room. One guest waited out in cold until he used my phone because he didn't have a phone.

    Room was very nice. Extremely comfortable bed. Very clean.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was closed for maintenance and refurbishment.

    Easy contactless check in. Room was clean and well kept.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2023

    8.0
    Comfy in Wynona
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not actually in Julian, 3 miles west in Wynona. Also, no one in the front desk, have to text manager. Strangest part was that you only get one key per room and the door only locks from the inside by using the key.

    Beds were comfy, room was spacious and clean. Great bar & grill (Heroes) across the street ( closes @ 8 pm) with burgers, pizza, and live music when we stayed there. Also an awesome bakery and small coffee shop across the street for morning meals. There is also a fancy “Farm to Table” restaurant next door that looked expensive.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2023

    7.0
    We enjoyed ourselves!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    there could have been a reading light next to the bed when we arrived. I asked the next day and one appeared so the staff was responsive to my request.

    The bed was comfortable and and the staff was responsive to my requests.

    Stayed in March 2023

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