Lazy J Motel

8.6

Excellent

320 Guest reviews

8.6

Excellent

320 Verified Reviews

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Cleanliness8.4/10

Service9.2/10

Comfort8.4/10

Condition7.6/10

location8.0/10

Neighborhood7.6/10

Amenities8.0/10

Good stay

Attentive and friendly

The Lazy J is a friendly, clean, family run motel.

It was exactly what we needed on for a pitstop on the way to the mountains.

Positive experience

Great service from front desk/owner. Thanks for accommodating our request for early check in and sharing recommendations for diners

We had a large family gathering and I was amazed at the room size. We had 3 queen beds and a lot of extra space.

Staff was friendly but the rooms were awful

the property outside was very dirty ,leaves piled up and BBq was very dirty sitting at entrance ,place could use a good cleaning ,room was so hot took us awhile to get it figured out to turn on fan cooler ,for a thriving town i think they could do much better

Great Owner, Quiet Room

It was a great stay from the start, as the owner Mike had a hockey game on the lobby TV. That's what I like to see! He honored my request for a room away from any possible noise, and he was very informative on where to dine, where to buy gas, and how to get a ticket to an Edmonton Oilers game! The room was very comfortable, and everything worked. The shower had lots of hot water, and the TV showed the Dodgers beat the Yankees. Yay!!! I have never seen so many cereal choices for breakfast, and there were plenty of other options. I recommend this motel highly for convenience, comfort, and service.

Clean and well stocked. Very friendly service

Convince friendly staff

The property was close to town, has safe parking and surprisingly quiet. It was easy check-in and the staff were helpful and friendly. The rooms are big and the beds are comfortable. The breakfast was ok. My only complaint is that the towels are old and were no longer white.

Great place, comfortable beds and with breakfast!

Wow, we stay for one night, beds was comfortable and the morning breakfast had plenty of choice! We're gonna stop there back, anytime!

The room was good but the manger was not friendly and inviting. It was like I was bothering him and he doesn’t realize who pays the bills!!

Stayed just one night unfortunately due to prior plans on our trip. If I ever get back this way, will place the lazy J high on my list of options for a motel.

Mainly clean good staff

Convenient location in town centre, and very pleasant welcome with helpful suggestions on the area, and morning continental breakfast.

Clean room. comfortable bed, nice free breakfast friendly reception reasonable price

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Quite dated, weeks bed, but was decent for a little at that price. Would stay agin.

The owner was very nice.

Clean, affordable, easy to find

Really friendly small family owned motel with reasonable price, not new but clean

Excellent staff , breakfast, gave us a room with 3 nice comfy beds! I would give Lazy J excellent rating in all areas but it is an older motel. Although it seems well maintained , lots of parking…. We would stay here again!

On check in, we had some questions that were answered right away. We chatted about different things as well. We had an issue with our tv and the vending were helped right away. Great customer service!!

They were super accommodating and told us what was available and things to do im the area. The room was tidy and had everything we needed to he comfortable. We loved the room set up and we will definitely be back again soon. We would like to thank Lazy J for a great stay. Both rooms were excellent !!

Very nice staff and good facilities

Great Roadside Motel Vibe

Lazy J has a great roadside motel vibe. Rooms are clean. Breakfast is good. Service is friendly and professional. It's not the Ritz. But we really liked it.

The guy behind the desk was very accommodating.

It would benefit from and outdoor seating park like space.

Awesome customer service

The customer service was excellent. One day before we were set to arrive, we discovered that our reservations were for the wrong day. (Completely my fault.) One call to the owner and it was fixed, no hassle, no lectures, no problems. On arrival, he let us pick the room setup that worked best for us, left the laundromat open a few minutes late for us, provided some information about the area, and was just a nice guy. I'm not going to pretend that this hotel is fancy, chic, decorated, or high class. It's not. It is, however, clean, reasonably comfortable and exceeded our expectations. Our trip included 8 nights in 6 locations, and this one was the best value of them all.

Great service man at the desk was fantastic ans welcoming will definitely be back for sure

Michael was very helpful , we came late , he was there , waiting for us , very helpful tips about go to places .

Very nice motel, friendly desk staff, easy highway access, and a clean, comfortable room for an affordable price. Would definitely stay here again

I booked this for my parents & nephew to stay. They agreed that it was clean, shower pressure was excellent, beds were really comfortable, the breakfast, although (small 3 tables inside) was surprisingly good, & the towels were big. From the outside it looks a bit rustic but yah would book there again.

Spacious room, nice beds, fridge & microwave. Very nice

The air conditioner was in an location that was difficult to reach to operate and it appeared to be dirty. The "throw cover" on the couch in the entry way appeared rather tacky. The desk clerk was very friendly and helpful.

It was an older motel but clean. Big room, comfy beds, hot shower.

Reasonable price, easy to find, comfort.

Definately showing its age and needs some tlc

Good location and continental breakfast

They allowed early check in so that we could prepare for the funeral we came to attend.

We had a great stay at this hotel. The beds and pillows are very comfortable. The hotel host was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is old but comfortable, affordable and clean. It is along the hiway but I wasn’t bothered at all by the noise. I would definitely stay here again.

Great stay! Would book again.

The customer service is fantastic. I accidentally booked the wrong dates and they changed it through Expedia and let me check in anyways! No one does that anymore.

Staff is very friendly and co operative

Excellent

Though the motel is an older building the family that owns it has done well at maintaining the property. There was a good choice of breakfast food and the staff were friendly.

Very clean, loved the two separate rooms in the suite. Will stay again!

Just what was needed

Just what was needed for a night after a long day travelling.

The staff was nice, it was quiet, and the room was comfy.

Good

I stayed here for three nights. My room was very clean and very quiet. The staff are incredibly friendly, efficient and helpful. They genuinely care that you are enjoying your stay. The continental breakfast was more than adequate and much better than expected.

Quick hockey trip

Travelled for hockey, from the outside it looks a little rough but it was super clean inside the unit. I thought it would be loud with the highway but it was fine. The guy at the front desk was super nice. The continental breakfast was also much better than I expected. Everything was fresh and there was lots of options. If you have to stay in Claresholm I would recommend this Motel.

We liked the rooms. They were a good size

Little dated but room was clean and comfortable

Perfect Economy Accomodations

When I first pulled up, I was a bit concerned about my choice. But once inside, I was well pleased. It is an older hotel and just based on the vehicles in the parking lot, it seemed to be frequented primarily by traveling workers. (I don't recall every seeing any other guests in the hallway.) Our room had 3 queen size beds, a mini-fridge larger than typical hotel mini-fridge + microwave, and some basic serving plates, bowls, and silverware provided. Very clean. The bedspreads were dated, but I slept great. The owner/manager in the office was nice and friendly when I went down for breakfast. Nice continental breakfast selections. No complaints. I'd definitely stay again!

Old and dated

The bed makes you itchy!

It was OK, kind of cheap (plastic lawn chair in room) but was clean

Super friendly staff, very helpful!

Excellent service

Great staff and value for money! Clean and good beds!!

Though an older motel that needs a bit of TLC, the rooms were clean and cleaned daily, the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the continental breakfast offered a lot of options. In addition, it was an excellent value.

Holiday in Alberta

This is one of our favorite motels! Owners treat you like family. It isn’t fancy but service is great and rooms are comfortable. We will certainly be back!!

This motel was quite run down, and not very clean. Dog food on the floor, hairs in the bathroom.

Older hotel but clean and very good value

Excellent staff. Breakfast was simple but sufficient for my taste.

Old but clean and good breakfast!

The hotel is doing renovations so the rooms will be updated soon. Great check in and lots of options for the continental breakfast. Super friendly with advice on where to eat.

Front desk staff very nice, beds are good, rooms are big. Good continental breakfast

Family business - now dealing with the 2nd generation

room doors not very secure, bed sheets not clean had hairs on them

Manager was friendly. Breakfast was adequate.

It is a older property but clean and friendly.

Very accessible and friendly

The staff are friendly and helpful. I've stayed here twice in both winter and spring.

Room was clean. A lot of options for breakfast.

Better then the last place I stay in Claresholm. There’s only 3 places to stay so it is what it is.

The young fellow behind the desk at the office , was very approachable and kind .

Great staff, okay low cost motel, but very thin walls and very annoying neighbours

Our house had flooded and we were looking for quick accommodations in our area, the lazy J did not disappoint! Not only did they take my booking immediately but when I checked in he upgraded our room free of charge to better suit our needs. When my family moved to this area over 25 years ago we had to stay a few weeks at the Lazy J, my parents quickly made a friendship with the owners and I thought their teenage son was the coolest person I had ever met lol. Now I have a daughter the age I was when we first stayed there and how refreshing it was during this stressful time to see a kind and familiar face. Thanks again!

Definitely an older property that could use some updating. Having said that, the staff was excellent, the room was clean and the bed was comfortable.

Family-owned and friendly.

Very accommodating and would def stay again!! Thank you

Rugs were beyond age of being able to clean, hard felt more like dirt floor than carpet! Trim around the cabinet in the washroom was coming off creating bacteria trap! Controls on tub were dated and badly stained. The king bed was new and very comfortable. The heat was uncomfortable very hot! We were forced to run a/c and leave window wide open. Continental breakfast was adequate.

Borderline cleanliness but affordable/comfortable

Unlike some of the reviews stated, there were NO bedbugs. The room was older, dated and needed upgrading/repairs. It needed a solid deep clean - felt dirty but needed more than what a daily housekeeper would be expected to do. Lampshade looked like it had been submerged in water - had a water line across it with mold. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Air conditioner worked well. Non smoking room - no smell to it like some reviews mentioned - no bugs. 2 bed room had 2 separate rooms, each with own TV. Had a modem or wifi booster mounted in room with great signal. Fridge/microwave and a few dishes with cutlery (helpful touch). Coffee cup still had old coffee in bottom.

Staff were very friendly and breakfast was awesome!

The hotel was filthy. Carpets stank, stains all over the floor in the hallways as well as in the unit. There was a hole in the ceiling that was cheaply covered with a white plastic piece. The fire extinguishers in the ceiling weren't finished, but you could tell they were new. The bedding had a small red stain on it, but no bed bugs which is nice. The bathroom was clean which was very nice. The breakfast provided was standard bagels, cereal, muffins, etc. However one of the muffins was SO mouldy that is was already fuzzy and growing up towards the lid. Would not recommend staying here unless you have NO other option.

A good bed. Everything was clean and organized. Shower was good! Good places to eat in area! Friendly and helpful! The breakfast had a going selection of products! Overal a good place!

Spacious rooms with everything you need for your stay

The breakfast was good. Lots of variety!

The staff is friendly and helpful. Relative to the price it is a decent place. Needs to work more on cleanness, especially the pillows and sheets.

Motel rooms are outdated but was clean. Staff was pleasant. We liked the fact that there were a few restaurants within walking distance.

The hotel is showing its age for sure, but the staff are helpful, the rates are appropriate and the continental breakfast had lots of options.

Would stay again.

An older motel, but clean with comfortable beds, free continental breakfast, and great service.

This hotel brings you back to your grassroots! It’s an older hotel with lots of character. The breakfast has a lot of assortment and what continental breakfast should be! The gentleman at the front was very accommodating and friendly. If we are back in the area we will definitely stay again!

Great place and friendly staff

Nice and friendly staff.

Great value for your dollar.

Great motel. Dated but clean and roomy. Comfortable beds, awesome continental breakfast with lots of choices. The place may not be fancy, but clean beats fancy every time. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Walkable all around, nice Greek restaurant across the street.

The rooms were good. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was a disappointment