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Lazy J Ranch-Americas Best Value Inn: Traveler Reviews

39625 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA 93271-9734
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Lazy J Ranch-Americas Best Value Inn
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Santa Cruz, CA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Beautiful spot, perfect with kids & dog”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

This is not your ordinary motel. Surrounded on all sides by beautiful hills and meadows, set back well from the road, it's the perfect launch point for a visit to Sequoia and Kings Canyon. We stayed in a "kitchen cottage" with our two kids and dog. We had a full fridge, kitchen table, couch etc. There is a full DVD and video library for the kids to borrow a movie and watch in the room. There are a couple of goats and sheep for the kids to visit out back. There is a nice pool (unheated), a swingset and slide for the kids. The lawn is nicely maintained and our kids had a ball rolling around on it. We took a beautiful springtime walk down to the rushing river and it was one of the highlights of our trip (beware of tics though, we picked up a few). The river is pristine and tumbles over large boulders, with sandy banks for the kids to play on. The owners are helpful and recommend nearby restaurants etc.

  • Stayed April 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Los Angeles, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“First time and our family gave it a thumbs up!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

Family and dog friendly, very clean, inviting and cozy and more importantly nestled among a beautiful and breathtaking landscape. If felt as if we were in our own private cabin with all the necessary amenities. Excellent service. We'll definitely go back.

  • Stayed March 2012, traveled 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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Huntington Beach, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Get what it says, and family run, and pet friendly makes it +++”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

Well family run, and very friendly, and property to let dog run do to river is a huge plus. Not a five star, and not modern, but doesn't lead you to think it is, it is old cabins that had a fridge, microwave, and cable and wifi. So was advertised like this and was perfect match to what pictures and descripiton said about rooms.
Highly recommend it anyone, and will be back again to stay here

  • Stayed February 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Costa Mesa, CA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Be careful when making reservations!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

We made a reservation for a three-night stay for Feb. 17-20. When checking in, I mentioned I wanted to change to a 2-night stay with an option to stay the third night. The owner told me this was not acceptable as there was a 72-hour cancellation perod! Nowhere on my reservation
guarantee was this mentioned, and nowhere in the office was this posted. I looked in the Best Value Inn directory and again, this is not stipulated. I fully intend to file a dispute with America's Best Value Inn and with my credit card company. There were plenty of empty rooms all weekend long, so this was not a question of "being booked."

Also, on my reservations guarantee, it stipulated that, since I was a Value Club member, I would receive an automatic upgrade upon arrival. This did not happen. i thought perhaps it was a question of the property being booked, but most of the units were empty.

On the positive side, the owners moved us to another room when our neighbors started to smoke marijuana. The facilities are good, but things like bathtub fixtures, heaters (noisy) and mattresses (lumpy) could use replacement. The continental breakfast is OK, and the peace and quiet afforded is wonderful. The owners are very helpful and make you feel at home.

Room Tip: 6B and 7 are good because they are in a quiet area away from the road.
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  • Stayed February 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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abvilazyj, Owner at Lazy J Ranch-Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
February 21, 2012
Dear Sir,
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Lazy J Ranch Motel. I apologize for the confusion of my desk clerk when you checked in. Our...
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Visalia, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Beautiful Scenery, Perfect Family Enviroment!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

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, traveled 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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abvilazyj, Owner at Lazy J Ranch-Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
February 21, 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...
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Address: 39625 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA 93271-9734
Region: United States > California > Three Rivers
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