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Lazy J Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with restaurant, near Claresholm Community Centre

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Welcome to Lazy J Motel, where rustic charm meets modern comfort. Enjoy a continental breakfast, connect with in-room WiFi and unwind at the on-site bar or explore Claresholm Community Centre nearby. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
5225 1st Street West, Claresholm, AB, T0L 0T0

What's nearby

  • Claresholm Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Claresholm Aquatic Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Patterson Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Claresholm Community Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Lethbridge, AB (YQL-Lethbridge County) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roy's Place - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casa-Roma Pizza & Steak House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blackwood Coffee Co - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Orange Julius - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lazy J Motel

When visiting Claresholm, Lazy J Motel is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 52 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • This property does not accept prepaid credit cards or debit cards for all bookings and for all purchases made on site, including incidentals.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 10 per accommodation, per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Lazy J Motel Claresholm
Lazy J Motel
Lazy J Claresholm
Lazy J Motel Claresholm, Alberta
Lazy J Motel Motel
Lazy J Motel Claresholm
Lazy J Motel Motel Claresholm
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Frequently asked questions

Does Lazy J Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lazy J Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Lazy J Motel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Lazy J Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lazy J Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Lazy J Motel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Claresholm Community Centre (0.8 mi) and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (31.5 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Lazy J Motel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Lazy J Motel like?

Lazy J Motel is a short 2-minute walk from Claresholm Museum and 10 minutes' walk from Claresholm Aquatic Centre.

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Lazy J Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Service staff
Room
Bed
Family friendly
Value
Microwave
Bathroom
Companies
Spacious room

What guests liked

  • The continental breakfast offered a wide variety of fresh options. (21 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Owner was friendly and kind and gave us a larger room than we had booked.
1-night trip

10/10

The Lazy J is a friendly, clean, family run motel.
2-night trip

10/10

Was just right 👍
2-night trip

8/10

Attentive and friendly
1-night trip

8/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Good location and continental breakfast
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice staff and good facilities
2-night trip

10/10

Great stay! Would book again.
1-night trip

10/10

Really friendly small family owned motel with reasonable price, not new but clean
1-night trip

10/10

Staff were very friendly and breakfast was awesome!
1-night trip

8/10

The owner was very nice.
4-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Clean, affordable, easy to find
1-night trip

10/10

Clean and well stocked. Very friendly service
3-night trip

2/10

Staff was friendly but the rooms were awful
3-night trip

8/10

It was an older motel but clean. Big room, comfy beds, hot shower.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Clean room. comfortable bed, nice free breakfast friendly reception reasonable price
1-night trip

10/10

Very clean, loved the two separate rooms in the suite. Will stay again!
2-night trip

8/10

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

8/10

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!
2-night trip

10/10

The staff was nice, it was quiet, and the room was comfy.
2-night trip