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Lazy J Ranch-Americas Best Value Inn – reviews, photos

39625 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA 93271-9734
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Lazy J Ranch-Americas Best Value Inn
Lazy J Ranch-Americas Best Value Inn
Lazy J Ranch-Americas Best Value Inn
Lazy J Ranch-Americas Best Value Inn
Lazy J Ranch-Americas Best Value Inn
Lazy J Ranch-Americas Best Value Inn
Ranked #1 of 6 hotels in Three Rivers
4.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
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Visalia, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Beautiful Scenery, Perfect Family Enviroment!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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Although we live only about 40 minutes away from the Lazy J ranch, it's like a whole new world up there. We stayed for a night with our 2.5 year old daughter and had a great time. The room was very clean and very affordable $65/night. Our daughter loved the slide and swing set they had as well as the goats they had in back. Still a few days later she is trying to make the goat sounds, lol. We are already planning to go back up next month. If you are looking for a good affordable motel in Three Rivers, definitely check out the Lazy J Ranch.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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21 February 2012
Thank you for staying with us here at the Lazy J Ranch Motel. We are so glad you enjoyed your time here and that your daughter was able to visit with our goats!! They do enjoy a little bit of spoiling from our smaller guests. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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San Francisco, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Good value, nice mom and pop feeling, beautiful setting”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

This is a good choice on a budget. It is very pet friendly ($5 dog fee) and the proprietor is very friendly. The setting is beautiful with the mountains in the background as well as goats and sheep in the backyard. The room took a long time to heat up but eventually got warm. Breakfast is nothing fancy but I took the oatmeal and was perfectly satisfied with that.

I would definitely go back if I was in the area visiting sequoia national park because it was a good value and was in very close proximity to the park entrance.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great Stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

My husband and I recently were passing through Three Rivers and stayed one night at the Lazy J Ranch. The property is a beautiful setting. We had our own little cabin. Very clean and comfortable. We much prefer this than a chain motel. Beautiful walking trails leading to the river. The staff was very friendly. Definitely would stay there again and highly recommend.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kissimmee, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Seen Better Days”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

Poor Lazy J Ranch has seen better days. I've stayed there a few times going back some twenty years. Unfortunately, they just do not seem to be keeping up with upgrades and maintenance. It is still an okay place to stay with nice people and a pretty environment but the rooms are showing signs of age and are getting a bit seedy. If you pay more than $59.00, you are not getting any value for your money.

I realize that some rooms may be better than others but the one in which I stayed definitely needed some repair and improvement. The bathroom needed all new fixtures, the shower was very poor and the sink was showing signs of age. Furniture was cheap and dated and the carpeting needed cleaning.

Used to be Lazy J referred to a laid back lifestyle (and a big black dog if I recall correctly) but now it seems to be the owner's attitude towards fixing the place up. WIth a brand new Comfort Inn down the road at a better price, the people at Lazy J have to get their act together and keep up with the times.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Buxton, UK
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Best Motel on Road trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

We did a 23 day road trip of California in september. This was the best motel of them all. Location is beautiful, with plenty of grounds to relax in. Scenery is stunning. Only a 5 minute drive from several restaurants. 15 minutes from Sequioa park. The only slight criticism was that the breakfast was very basic, but to be honest, thats not why we chose this place. Rooms were a decent size, and immaculate. We both said we could easily return and spend a full week here.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 39625 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA 93271-9734
Price range (per night):* INR5,713 - 8,962

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