Very nice and relaxing boutique hotel and spa. Beautiful views of the lake. We saw several deer…read moreroaming the grounds. A great place to get away from the stress of life. The on-site manager. Sarah and the general manager Josh were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The included breakfast was light, tasty and healthy. There are yoga, meditation, a jacuzzi and massage available. We enjoyed our time there.

Myself and part of the film crew were lodged here in October 2015. We were welcomed in while still…read moreunder renovation. Doors did not lock and not all furniture was unpacked so we had to put it together ourselves. While the view and the birds were spectacular, our hosts were not. We would leave work and things would be moved around when we came back, which was invasive and perplexing since there was no maid service in the four weeks we stayed. On several occasions after working the grave shift in the early morning there would be knocks on our doors and occasionally fire alarms would be set off. One day after days of our doors never locking (both the hallway and sliding glass doors) they decided to do maintenance to finally have the doors properly lock, and lock them when they were done. Well because none of the doors to our rooms locked many of us stopped carrying the keys, and upon arriving to locked doors it was hard to get in contact to be let into our rooms. As much as we appreciated being lodged in this clean facility, we could have done away with the hostility and confiscation of personal property from our rooms.

I stayed there years ago. It was magical. We stayed in the hobbit cabin. Beautiful. Great food. Go…read morestay.

We had a very nice getaway in the Manzanita cabin, which has 2 bedrooms,a kitchen, a living room,…read moreand a breakfast area overlooking the ranch, where several cattle and horses roam. There's a pond below but it's not accessible, probably because they've got bulls. Or because they don't want randos messing with their animals. The house slopes, so it's a bit like walking on a ship. If this kind of thing bothers you I wouldn't rent this cabin. However I barely noticed it after the first hour or so. In the kitchen, make sure to bring your cooking essentials, including any oils you need. They did have salt & pepper. No D/W. I really liked the bathroom off the main bedroom. With high ceilings and wood beams, it was very pretty. Bring your own hairdryer (the one provided was ancient) and toiletries (they were out of either shampoo or conditioner). The place is fairly private. You can see the front of the gnome house out of the main bedroom window and the living room. The lights along the path to the gnome house are solar, I believe, and create quite a bit of light into the main bedroom at night. Town would be quite a hike; car needed. It is super quiet.

I cannot say enough good things about this place ! Stayed in the mountain suite and it was so…read morespacious and wonderful. Breathtaking views and wonderful people who work there !

This place was an amazing place to stay at it was calm the stars were beautiful I would definitely…read morerecommend this to anybody and that housekeeper Maria she was wonderful we love staying here we even stayed another night because it was so peaceful and it was so nice if I ever wanted to come back again to Julian that would be definitely where I was staying in Thank you so much for everything

Our first time here For our friends birthday we stay here with are good friends we had rented a 2…read moreroom suite but The day of we were going there the Hotel called us to say they had plumbing issues So we had 2 single rooms the were good Big high bed and antiques furniture in the room AC a bathroom, and we were by the back patio And we walk out there but hot outside They offer a breakfast on Monday in early morning 6:00 am to 9:30am It started with delicious granola and milk Date nut bread, with butter Coffee, Tea, Juice, milk You make the hot drinks of your choice, Next was a quiche with spinach and feta cheese And fruit, apples sliced watermelon and oranges Such a pretty dishes Chalette was our server and so sweet All the great staff was genuinely nice here We want to come here again

Avoid this place. Treated with attitude as soon as we arrived. Front desk was snarky and rude. I…read moreknew with this being a tiny place, the experience would not improve so we left. They kept my money while whispering to the next guest to wait, as my room might be available to them.

Nice place to stay for a night while in Julian. Walk into town. If you have any knee, leg issues,…read morewarning: very steep steps to your room. Get instructions right away for the heater ( when it's cold) We found it tricky learning a new type of system. But we got help from Mike, then my husband worked fiddled with it and got the hang of it so then we were comfortable.

I waited a month+ to write the honest review of Oak Hill Inn. It's unfortunate that I booked the…read morecarriage house with air b+ b . This booking was for a 3 night stay / it was a little under $500. Upon arrival: extremely unsafe stair case / unfinished hand rails (splinters) are tough. I would NOT book this space if you have knee, hip, or back issues. The room has a bar sink .. but there was no soap to wash glasses/ simple stuff. That was sort of disappointing. The bathroom had no soap in the old school hand dispenser...even the oil diffuser was dry, y'all... The bed was so uncomfortable-so broken in, we kept rolling to the middle of it! The shower had obvious signs of grout mold... the first night we were there, the other neighbors asked ME if it was okay for them to smoke weed! They were super loud and went in and out all night. That's fine. I didn't even mind that. If you book this spot, it's like a duplex. Our second night there we left $20 in the "honor bar" that Laura has on the property. At that time she came in/ introduced herself. I told her how much we were loving our stay & she said thank you, that's what they try to do. When we left the Oak Hill Inn we cleaned it + left it better than we found it. We left Laura another $20 on the table in our room... As an FDR & EMB I take reviews very seriously. When we left this place Laura, the host, wrote that me and my partner, Maggie, were not a good fit for Oak Hill Inn. Huh?!! But I guess my extra $40 were! I'n from the imperial valley + spent so much time with my family in Juilan all of my life growing up. I would def not stay here, spend the extra $100 for peace at the Julian hotel or the lodge. Beware!!!

We spent three days here, in Big Cat Cabin. Wonderful. Such a beautiful home. Warmth & Ambience…read moreabound.

A true piece of paradise... We've been renting The Artist…read moreLoft from Chuck and Nan for over 6 years now. We usually come in the spring with the abundance of flowers blooming, birds chirping and the air crisp enough to have a roaring fire in the stove. Every need is met when you walk in with lovely music on the stereo, fresh baked bread, farm fresh eggs and cream. The kitchen has all the spices, cookware and utensils one could need. We just make a trip to the grocery store for the meals we'll cook and OF COURSE stop for a fresh baked apple pie in Julian. This is not a hotel - it is a well-tended and loved home all to yourself with peace and quiet. The wild turkeys walk by in the morning and if you love spying deer then you're in for a treat as we've never had a trip without many visits from these beautiful creatures. We love it here and the hosts - always so warm and welcoming.

We were delighted to find this little motel in the middle of the dessert. We especially loved the…read morehot tub, surrounded by palm trees. It was closed to visitor center at Anzo Borrego State Park. The staff was very friendly and accomodating.

Really enjoyed our stay here at Oasis Inn. It was our first time in Borrego Springs. I called to…read moremake a reservations about a week before our stay, and Craig was so nice in booking it. The room was very nice especially for having been built in the 50's. They had renovated it, and it was very comfortable and quiet. Really enjoyed our stay and would stay there again. Thank you so much to Craig and the staff!

What a gem! We spent the 4th of July long weekend here to get away from the craziness of the city…read morefor us and our two dogs. Absolutely loved it! Yeah, the heat of summer is nuts, as expected, but we came prepared and the salt water pool is open to swim and cool off. They have a firepit with wood provided, a BBQ grill and two patios to take in those 360 degree views. The rooms are cool and clean with microwave, fridge and coffee pot plus all the amenities we needed - and if we ran out they have a courtesy cabinet to ensure you can get more. They are renewable energy powered and even have a spot to charge your electric vehicle. Robin is a cool lady and very friendly and has this perfect way of giving you your privacy but always being available. We will be back!

What every motel should be! We just wrapped up our three-night stay here and couldn't be happier…read more We stayed here once before, maybe 3-4 years ago, and the wonderful owners we met no longer live on property: in their place is the on-site manager, Robin (though the actual ownership of the motel remains the same, as we understand it). She was totally friendly, accommodating, and helpful: a total plus to our experience! Now to the motel itself. For those unfamiliar, it's a very small property with just eight (!) rooms. Its bones are old but it's been renovated and treated with care. The rooms are exceptionally CLEAN and have what you need to enjoy Borrego Springs. I personally found the memory foams bed extremely comfortable. I like a firmer bed but at the same time I think even those with different preferences would still find it agreeably comfy. The rooms have a coffee maker, small toaster oven, microwave, mini fridge, ceiling fan, heater, and air conditioner...as far as appliances go. Everything we used (unused: a/c and coffee maker) worked well! The rooms also have two nightstands, two reading lamps, a small table with two chairs, a closet "nook" to hang clothes, and a full bathroom (only shower, no tub). The shower comes equipped with pre-filled shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner dispensers. As you've probably guessed, no furniture with drawers, but not an issue as there is ample space in the room itself to spread things out, lay out suitcases, etc. The pool is a good size, especially considering how small the complex is, and goes all the way to 8ft! The open air pool area proved a wonderful place to lounge and just enjoy the desert air even if one has no interest in taking a dip. Also great for stargazing at night! Each room also has an additional table and two chairs just outside the door to allow for sitting outside and stargazing. Be aware that there is no wi-fi, television, or hotel room phones (who uses that last one for anything anymore....ever?). If you desperately need wi-fi for something you can just park outside the library (a half-mile away) and do what you need to do with theirs. Many locals told us it's free and fast. Personally got along just fine without any of the three amenities above! Honestly if a hotel lacking a TV is a deal-breaker that says much more about the person than it does the property, just saying! One more thing, you will love the key code entry. Robin will give you a unique code that opens your door that's impossible to forget (you'll see why when you get it) - such an easy and secure system - no more fumbling for some dumb key, and for once you can literally leave everything you don't need at the pool in the hotel room! The rates are excellent, and this motel has it where it counts (cleanliness, service, and specific amenities that add to your stay) - again, this is what every motel should strive to be. They're focused on what you need and they meet those needs well. We personally see no need for us to entertain any other motel/hotel in Borrego Springs - why put effort towards searching for a ruby when you've found your diamond?