Lazy J Motel

2.0 star property

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Restaurant
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $76
$68 nightly
$76 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13

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5225 1st Street West, Claresholm, AB, T0L 0T0
  • Place, Claresholm Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Claresholm Aquatic Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Claresholm Community Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Claresholm

With a stay at Lazy J Motel in Claresholm, you'll be 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Claresholm Community Centre and 31.5 mi (50.7 km) from Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. .This motel is within the region of USS Enterprise.

What's nearby

  • Claresholm Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Claresholm Aquatic Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Patterson Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Claresholm General Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Claresholm Community Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Claresholm And Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lazy J Motel

Lazy J Motel offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not accept prepaid credit cards or debit cards for all bookings and for all purchases made on site, including incidentals.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 10 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

Lazy J Motel Claresholm
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Lazy J Motel Claresholm, Alberta
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Lazy J Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 411 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, staff and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandace

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, big rooms, fridge and microwave, the staff was friendly and courteous. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly owner and clean rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, beds were comfy, staff was helpful, establishment was quiet and organized and breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tongrui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous clerk, Clean room, Coffee & basic breakfast. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room are clean, beds are comfortable, Micheal is great to deal with and a nice continental breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was all very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lazy J was a great stop over place. The owner was helpful and courteous, and breakfast was the best continental breakfast I have ever had at a motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim

Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for a hockey tournament. Staff was very kind and accommodating. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. Heard no highway noise at all. Continental breakfast was perfect and lots of choices. Would recommend to anyone needing a place to stay in Claresholm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic, clean accommodation with good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient stay for easy access to Waterton to make the crypt ferry. Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly , clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great family run motel. It’s a motel but a very clean and welcoming motel. Owner was very helpful and worked with us to give us a great room and experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front staff was wonderful, he was helpful and so accommodating!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfortable bed, great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and breakfast was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherylynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is great! Very welcoming and friendly. The motel is dated but very clean and well maintained. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large suite with 2 bedrooms and 3 beds. Nice big TV.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Staff & service
Good location and continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Lazy J is a friendly, clean, family run motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staying
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025