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Lazy J Motel

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June

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

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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

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 a speed of 50+ Mbps, and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, barbecues and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 52 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and free infant beds

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 lift
  • 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 cot

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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the 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-authorise 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 any lifts

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Lazy J Motel?

As of 9 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lazy J Motel on 10 June 2025 start from AU$116.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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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Lazy J Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 336 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Clean, quiet, comfortable bed, great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The Lazy J is a friendly, clean, family run motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

It's very good value for the price. Very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

It was exactly what we needed on for a pitstop on the way to the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Great service from front desk/owner. Thanks for accommodating our request for early check in and sharing recommendations for diners
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Convenient location in town centre, and very pleasant welcome with helpful suggestions on the area, and morning continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Good location and continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Very nice staff and good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great stay! Would book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Very nice motel, friendly desk staff, easy highway access, and a clean, comfortable room for an affordable price. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Really friendly small family owned motel with reasonable price, not new but clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Positive experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Staff were very friendly and breakfast was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

The owner was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Clean, affordable, easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Clean and well stocked. Very friendly service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10

Staff was friendly but the rooms were awful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great service man at the desk was fantastic ans welcoming will definitely be back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

It was an older motel but clean. Big room, comfy beds, hot shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Clean room. comfortable bed, nice free breakfast friendly reception reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Very clean, loved the two separate rooms in the suite. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024