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Lazy J Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Claresholm Community Centre

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Exterior
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
Restaurant
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Lazy J Motel blends country charm with modern amenities. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, and an on-site bar. The Claresholm Community Centre is nearby, and the staff is praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Claresholm is home to Lazy J Motel. Don't miss out on a visit to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.
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5225 1st Street West, Claresholm, AB, T0L 0T0

What's nearby

  • Claresholm Aquatic Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Claresholm General Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Claresholm Community Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada Museum - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump - 46 min drive - 38.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casa Roma Pizza and Steakhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Lazy J Motel

Motel near Claresholm Community Centre
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar at Lazy J Motel. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • 1 meeting room, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
  • Barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 52 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

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

  • Banquet hall
  • 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
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
Lazy J Motel
Lazy J Claresholm
Lazy J Motel Claresholm, Alberta
Lazy J Motel Motel
Lazy J Motel Claresholm
Lazy J Motel Motel Claresholm

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy J Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lazy J Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lazy J Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Lazy J Motel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Lazy J Motel located?

Situated in Claresholm, this motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Claresholm Community Centre and 31.5 mi (50.7 km) from Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

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Reviews

Lazy J Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 369 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tongrui

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

8/10 Good

Kim

Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

David

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Huan

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mike is always so friendly and helpful. When we go to Claresholm to visit family, we always stay here. Great breakfast as well. Rooms are clean and the beds are super comfy. They have a few with two rooms. Some have 3 beds, others with two and singles as well. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk clerk very friendly and answered all questions about the area. Breakfast good. 2-room suite was very nice. King size bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimbel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great basic hotel, big rooms. A few stains on the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay... 3 Adults, 3 beds, small refrigerator, air conditioner, microwave, close to good spots for eating in or take out. What more could you want?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and informative staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was big enough for the three of us and our dog. The breakfast had an assortment of cereal, muffins, fruit and breads. The coffee was hot and plentiful with plenty of creamer options. There was also yogurt avaiable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family is very sweet and take great pride in what they have. Highly recommended for the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating hosts. Extremely helpful and personable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was very comfortable. Only one chair provided and no hairdryer. Only coffee no tea in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property met my needs. It was a basic room with basic furniture.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner was friendly and kind and gave us a larger room than we had booked.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very good value for the price. Very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was all right , clean. The over all impression I got after finding out the restaurant Connected was closed and the laundromat closed as well, was this place is struggling. Would personally rate it a 4/10. Vending machines are empty and no ice buckets . We booked thing we had a room with a table and chairs outside but we were inside at the end of an old dark hallway. Needs some definite loving and maybe a few updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was larger than i thought it was gonna be. It was a nice surprise. Employee was nice and it was nice to wake up to some juice n muffins
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was just right 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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