Located in Julian, Apple Tree Inn is in the mountains, a 5-minute drive from Julian Pioneer Museum and 6 minutes from Santa Ysabel Mission. .This motel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Menghini Winery.
Julian Historical Society - 4 min drive - 4.2 miles
Julian Pioneer Museum - 4 min drive - 4.2 miles
Santa Ysabel Mission - 5 min drive - 5.1 miles
Getting around
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 90 min drive
Restaurants
Julian Beer Co. - 5 min drive
Julian Pie Company - 5 min drive
Julian Cafe & Bakery - 5 min drive
Dudley's Bakery & Restaurant - 5 min drive
Julian Pit Stop - 7 min drive
About this property
Apple Tree Inn
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve
Apple Tree Inn offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At Apple Tree Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Apple Tree Inn has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Virtual front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
In the mountains
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
No elevator
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
1 floor
2 buildings
Designated smoking areas
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 45
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 65 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 45 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 45 one-time cleaning fee
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Rollaway bed fee: USD 65 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Apple Tree Inn Julian
Apple Tree Julian
Apple Tree Motel
Apple Tree Inn Motel
Apple Tree Inn Julian
Apple Tree Hotel Julian
Apple Tree Inn Motel Julian
Apple Tree Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
269
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
119
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
59
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Michelle
Oct 18, 2025
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
BRUCE, LOMITA
Oct 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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BRUCE
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
jeff
Oct 14, 2025
jeff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
JOANNE
Traveled with partner
Oct 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs to be spruced up a bit. One window on the right, driving up needs to be painted unless that's how
it's supposed to be. Tmthoutside ppropert7y
Our suite in the back was terrific, clean, well equipped and quiet. Check in was all easily done on line. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location, easy walking access to several great businesses in Julian. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Love that is it Pert friendly. Was clean, and close to food and conveniently located to drive into town.
Fabiola
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Carrie
Traveled with partner
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Good location when visiting Julian. Smaller and older single story motel. Restaurants within walking distance (loud music on weekends). Room was clean. Parking right in front of room. Only negative was having a queen size bed that wasn't very comfortable. Room is large enough for a comfortable king size bed - this would have made a huge difference. Will stay again however, opt for 2 doubles instead of queen room.
Cute place, convenient location to Julian. The grounds need some clean up especially the old filled in pool area and would be nice if the office was staffed.
WiFi also needs to be better.
Otherwise rooms are updated and staff via phone is friendly. Rooms available on time and can walk to the bakery, Heroes restaurant and the Wynola Farm / Pumpkin Patch.
The property was fine for location, price and cleanliness. The check in is a bit awkward as the manager didn't respond to my text, so I had to call. Then when she gave me a code to unlock the door, it turned out she neglected to tell me you have to push another button even though I asked if you needed to do anything besides numbers like a # sign. Fortunately another guest showed me how to get in the room using the key pad. There was a symbol besides the four numbers. He said he's been at that room befoer and the door keypad was a little difficult.
The check in was super easy. They text you the door code. Rooms were really cute and the oak tree / garden area in the back was adorable. I knocked off some points because the floors in our room were dirty and the shower water was rusty even after running the water for a long time.