Orchard Hill - Boutique Hotel - Julian, California

Robert K.

We were in Thermal for the Indy car races and drove over the mountains to San Diego but decided to stay a night in Julian at Orchard Hills due to a recommendation from a friend. It was a great stay with very nice accommodations on a beautiful property with a bubbling brook on a hillside. The rooms are all different and very private quaint suites.
Becky at the front desk was awesome she checked us in, made sure we loved the room and then was our Happy hour bartender which they had a nice charcuterie spread with a good variety of drinks available.
Then we got to see her the next morning for breakfast as well. She told us about a great lunch spot and dinner too! It was a wonderful stay and we would definitely return.
Thanks!

Christopher W.

A lovely boutique hotel in Julian, CA. We stayed in one of the cabins next to the main lodge. Each one has 2 separate rooms, with different features and styling. Ours, the Jess Poole, had balcony seating overlooking a small stream and meadow. It was nice to relax on the chairs by the stream. The breakfast was very good. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Janice C.

My husband and I went to Orchard Hill for a mini getaway. We were so pleased with our choice of destination. The lodge was cozy and peaceful. The hospitality was excellent. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay as pleasant as possible. A huge shout out to Becky. She helped us sort out our reservation and made sure we had more than we needed. (The fresh house made cookies were so yummy.) We have talked to so many people about our experience and highly recommend to all to go and enjoy Orchard Hill. We will definitely be returning in the near future.

Debbie I.

My bf and I had a lovely time at Orchard Hill Inn. We stayed a few nights mid November and the weather was beautiful, the grounds were gorgeous and the staff superb. Since they charge an amenity fee make sure you take advantage of the continental breakfast and evening wine/cheese hour. It's so convenient parking at the inn and walking to Main Street. The McIntosh room fit our needs perfectly and it was heavenly being able to fall asleep with the gas fire in the background (it's set to a timer). The games in the bottom dresser drawer were a nice touch as well as the cozy robes! The mini fridge also came in handy. We hope to be back next year around the same time as I love seeing the fall colors! If possible, be sure to visit during the week as weekends are crazy with crowds.

Catelen S.

I have stayed at orchard hill for every Thanksgiving since 1995 and a few times in between, but unfortunately this was our last stay. We felt nickel and dimed with fees and the increased prices just aren’t worth it anymore. ||On top of the price increases, there is a $29/night “amenity fee” that is only assessed if you book directly through them, not through third party sites, which makes it clear it’s a made-up fee to get more money. Rooms are cheaper through hotels.com and there is no amenity fee assessed, so don’t book directly through the hotel whatever you do- booking directly will cost an extra $50-80 per night depending on the room. ||Hot breakfast is no longer included and I’ve had better continental breakfasts at La Quinta inns. You can order off a menu for an okay hot breakfast if you like. Happy hour has also been rolled back a bit, but they didn’t feel as dramatic of a negative change. ||I know there were some growing pains after change of ownership but getting a room block for our big group was a struggle and after about five months, once we got the block and saw the added fees and inflated prices, it was too late to look elsewhere for Thanksgiving plans or book through another site, which added frustration and disappointment after the old owners Pat and Darrell treated us like family for 15+ years. ||I will say that they are now pet friendly for $100 which is lovely, they offer electric car charging for guests, and the Thanksgiving dinner was DELICIOUS- they added prime rib to the menu. We won’t be staying here again, but we might go back for Thanksgiving dinner in future. ||And as always the rooms are clean and comfortable, staff are nice, and it remains a beautiful spot in Julian which I will always love.

Adrian A.

We went to Julian for a romantic and relaxing getaway. We were super happy with Orchard Hill.. The entire staff was great. Didn’t have to drive once we parked at Orchard hill. Relaxing Walk to downtown. Perfect place to stay. Will return soon

Tom S.

Overall my wife and I enjoyed our first experience at orchard hill. There is room for improvement but we weren’t disappointed.

Atmosphere:
The property is tucked away enough from the main strip so it definitely feels secluded and private. The lobby and restaurant area are a modern cabin feel and even have a working wood fireplace to enjoy during happy hour and dinner. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. We loved the trails on the property and just being able to enjoy the slower pace of life even with being within walking distance of all the crowds. Other guests were also very friendly and it was easy to talk with others.

Food: We had dinner during our one night stay and also enjoyed the drinks during happy hour. The drinks tasted great and the complimentary charcuterie board was a nice touch. For dinner, the food was a mediocre for the price. My wife had the fried quail and I had the venison and boar meatballs. My wives quail had no seasoning in the breading and the sauce it came with didn’t appeal to her. My meatballs were a little overcooked and crunchy on the outside. The sauce was also a bit salty. The presentation was still nice and the portions were about right to be able to enjoy a 3 course meal. The apple pie and ice cream we had for dessert was okay, but would’ve been nice if the pie was at least warmed up.

Room: We stayed in the Annie Liz cabin. Was a nice room for 2 and was clean as you would expect a room to be. My wife enjoyed the tub for baths and had plenty of hot water to fight the coldness outside. The heater worked great during our stay but with it being the normal hotel in wall unit, was quite loud running all night. Luckily it didn’t bother us much but makes it hard to have a normal conversation in the room. The bed was a bit stiff being a normal spring mattress but was still able to get a full nights sleep.

Overall we were pleased with our trip. With it being so close to the main strip and the accommodations provided the price makes sense, just wish the dinner could’ve been more enjoyable. Would still recommend staying here and we will most likely come back in the future, but may eat dinner somewhere else.

Brett H.

Orchard Hill is a lovely inn. We were in Jonathan. Nice space with separate sleeping and living spaces. Warm cozy fireplace. Customer service is excellent. Great happy hour with complimentary wine and charcuterie board. Nice continental breakfast. The location is very close to main street. The town was very busy Sunday so we were glad to have parking and easy walk into town. The electric chargers worked for our car so that was a big help.