Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 5-minute drive of Lake Kaweah and Our Place Playground, approximately 3.3 miles from Horse Creek Recreation Area and 5.3 miles from Kaweah Recreation Area.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool open from May 15 to October 15, with access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Lazy J Ranch Motel in Three Rivers

Average nightly price at Lazy J Ranch Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$128
February	US$130
March	US$139
April	US$155
May	US$176
June	US$199
July	US$205
August	US$203
September	US$185
October	US$161
November	US$141
December	US$137

What guests think

Reviews of Lazy J Ranch Motel describe a quiet, rustic property near the Sequoia National Park entrance, with clean, basic cottages, friendly staff, easy parking, and scenic grounds featuring river access, trees, hummingbirds, and a relaxed, family-friendly vibe.

Families appreciate the pool, playground, river path, and open grounds, and many find the setting relaxing. Recurring downsides include dated furnishings, intermittent Wi‑Fi or TV issues, occasional insects, strong cleaning fragrances, and, less commonly, pool cleanliness or closures and minor maintenance quirks like weak water pressure or noisy heaters. Expect a simple, peaceful base with character and excellent access to the parks.

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Facilities

Guests enjoy the pool, playground, and river access, plus easy parking and extras like DVDs, laundry, and outdoor games. A few note pool cleanliness issues or closures.

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JoAnna

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The only reason I didn't give this property a 5 star rating was because of the pool. It was greenish and there was a lot of build-up on the bottom. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable

4

Trond

27 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fridge not working. Pool closed by the Health Authorities. Good location but the place needs an update.

10

James

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great family get away for weekend. They have BBQ grill, next time I will bring the meat!!!

10

Andrew

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly welcome and great base to explore Sequoia NP. Decent size rooms all set in 'cottages' sourrounding the pool. Great to take dip in the pool given the hot weather but it could be kept a bit cleaner. Plenty of dining options near by and overall a great place to stay. Thank you to the staff for looking after us

10

Samantha

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and I loved staying here during our first visit to Sequoia National Park. The manager was very helpful with providing a map of the town and a list of restaurants sorted by distance to the motel. This is a really nice, family friendly motel with farm animals, a pool, a playground, and a library of movies to rent. I only marked down one star because the TV in our room seemed to buffer a lot, but that could just be due to the mountain location. Really not a big deal though. The location is very conveniently close to the park and many local restaurants and shops. We definitely plan to return here when we have our own family of little ones to entertain!

10

Gabriella

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very cozy. There were a lot of options (walk, lake, pool), but we stayed only one night.

10

LISA

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property was so cute. It was quiet and the parking was convenient. The room was very clean, updated and the staff was very friendly and helpful. It had a nice pool with a volleyball net and a swing set. There is even river access. We will be staying here again!

10

Katrina

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Lazy J is the cleanest and friendliest lodging in Three Rivers! It has river access, horseshoes, volleyball, tetherball, etc. Just a great place to stay!

10

Jimmy

22 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

"Room" we stayed wasn\'t only a room, it was practically it\'s own little cottage, which made the stay feel so much better. Front desk attendant was so nice! They easily accommodated us for our late check-in. And they have small gifts available for purchase. Easy walk to the river that flows right behind the property. And a short drive to Sequoia Nat\'l park entrance. Would definitely stay here again.

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Jimmie

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was fine. Close to sequoia park. Pool looked nice but didn’t use it. A playground for kids didn’t use it.

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Cleanliness

Many praise clean rooms and well-kept grounds, but some report insects in rooms and strong or lingering cleaning fragrances. Isolated issues include stained carpet or residue.

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Manar

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The whole room wasn’t clean including bed sheets, towels and blankets.

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Gerald

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

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Matt

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall the property was really cute. The staff was helpful. The only issue was that we came across 3 spiders in the room. 2 were in the linens on the bed. 1 in the bathroom.

10

Janet

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and great location

8

Daniel

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very cute and family friendly property. The units themselves are average, bed was decent. Good to have a table and chairs to sit at. Laundry facilities are available and that is a plus. We had some issues with scents in the room. We got there in time to ask for a fan to help vent the room and that helped but didn't remove all of it. Most people do not have issues with scents as my husband does but this room was too strong for him. Staff was friendly and helpful.

10

Nadia

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This older motel is well maintained, spotless, and easy to check in and out. The property is gorgeous, and the location is great if you're visiting Sequoia. A hassle-free and comfortable stay!

10

Cynthia

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this property. It was a lovely spot. The room was comfortable & the A/C worked well. It was nice to visit the goats & sheep in the morning. The only thing we didn’t like was the overly fragrant cleaning supplies & the room was full of stinky fake fragrance. We prefer non toxic fragrance free cleaning products.

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Maria

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved everything about this place! The property was decked out for Halloween, so fun. If we had had more time, I would have loved to use the pool, as it was very hot on our arrival. Our room was almost too clean -- the smell of cleaning products was overpowering when we entered the cabin, so we opened all the windows and turned on the fan to air it out. Highly recommend!

10

Janne

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was an awesome place to chill for a couple of days. Clean rooms, owls, a path to the river. Beautiful!

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Kristian

10 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had booked this as a one night stay during a week long roadtrip. We had been camping in Northern California the night before. After a quick check in and dinner, we came back to what we thought was a clean room. Instead, there were gnats all over the bathroom wall, beetles in the shower and sink, and then we found a spider in the bed. After getting rid of that one, and pulling back another pillow, there was second (smaller) spider. Unfortunately the staff was gone for the evening and we called to see if something could be done - no one picked up since they leave at 9. We ended up leaving since we didn’t feel comfortable staying the night and rather drive to our next destination early. I’m disappointed I ended up experiencing more bugs in this room than when I was sleeping in my tent.

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Rooms

Older, cabin-style rooms are simple and generally comfortable and quiet, with some units offering kitchens and views. Wi‑Fi/TV reliability, heater/AC noise, water pressure, and bed comfort vary by room.

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Danielle

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was told there was a scheduled outage from 10pm till 5am. By 7am still nothing, come to find out that no other businesses in the area were affected. Room smelled, was obviously too hot to sleep, bed squeaked and kept the springs were poking through. My recommendation is to stay somewhere else.

10

Avinash

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was our second stay in this property, and it was an amazing experience. Ours was corner room and it was perfect with a kind of our personal space in the front. Only small concern was the very weak internet due to the location of the room. I would recommend placing wifi extender.

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Jillian

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's a great solution to get away from the fireworks with your dog. Staff was nice. There were some stains on the comforter and I had a lot of trouble trying to get cold water from the sink faucet. There was also only one channel on the television. But they did have a DVD player. The deadbolt didn't lock on the door. Other than that it was good.

10

don

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

well maintained, daily maid service. nice and clean. only downside really weak water pressure from the shower head, but I have seen that at other hotels as well.

8

Mitchell

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room and location was just as advertised, “cozy”! It was clean and in good condition for age and location. Only complaint was the air conditioning was a bit stuffy even when running overnight.

10

James

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. yes it is a bit dated but i thought it was great. TV, AC, Wi-fi all worked well. pool was nice. rover was nice. nearby coffee and restaurants all good. i would have no hesitation staying there again.

8

Jesse

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The receptionist was very easy to deal with and the check in process was quick. The room was clean and quite, wifi was sometimes challenging to connect to but worked fine when using it

8

Kelly

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good wifi

10

Donald

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved my stay at this super cute ranch motel. Bed was a bit dated and fairly creaky, but otherwise the room was perfect for my needs as a base camp for visiting Sequoia NP. Already planning to stay here again sometime.

8

Brigitte

23 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice establishment, pleasant owner, perfect bungalow. A little too close to the road for the noise. Good value for money

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Service

Staff are warmly welcoming and helpful, with smooth check-in (including after-hours envelopes) and local tips. Limited after-hours availability is noted by a few, and one report mentioned a room type mix-up.

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Jerry

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just stayed for one evening before visiting Sequoia National Park. Room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. Check in was easy. Staff was great. Had dinner at the River View Bar & Grill. Hamburger was excellent! Had breakfast the following morning on the way to the park at the Gateway Restaurant (along the river) and it was excellent as well. If staying in Three Rivers, the Lazy J would be the place to stay!

10

Samantha

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and I loved staying here during our first visit to Sequoia National Park. The manager was very helpful with providing a map of the town and a list of restaurants sorted by distance to the motel. This is a really nice, family friendly motel with farm animals, a pool, a playground, and a library of movies to rent. I only marked down one star because the TV in our room seemed to buffer a lot, but that could just be due to the mountain location. Really not a big deal though. The location is very conveniently close to the park and many local restaurants and shops. We definitely plan to return here when we have our own family of little ones to entertain!

8

Renee

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Classic old-style motel set just off the river. Reminded me of being a kid. Rooms are NOT fancy, but are well maintained and clean. Management was very friendly and responsive to a [very] minor issue with out room. NOTE: becasue of staffing (as of 1 June 2023) office isn't open for checking until 3:00. Plan your arrival accordingly.

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Jennifer

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a late check in and didn’t realize the office closed early. Our check in was left in an envelope for our convenience for our late arrival! Thank you so much!

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Avneet

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely cabin and surrounding areas.

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Tammy

13 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property is absolutely wonderful. Quiet setting with great views as well as a few farm animals and more hummingbirds than we have ever seen at one time. Amenities exceed most high end hotels. Jackie was super friendly and so helpful. This place is a must!

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Andrew

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted warmly at check in by the young woman behind the desk and the resident cat. The Lazy J is a quirky multi-unit place perfectly located to the entrance to Sequoia National Park. Our room was comfortable and very quiet. Just what we needed after a long day of travel. I would definitely stay again!

10

Teresa

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Julie was very accommodating! Upgraded us to a kitchen unit. We had our own cabin. Very quiet and clean.

10

Shalaleh

8 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Best staff. Greeted by a very friendly cat as well. So safe and organized.

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Kristian

10 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had booked this as a one night stay during a week long roadtrip. We had been camping in Northern California the night before. After a quick check in and dinner, we came back to what we thought was a clean room. Instead, there were gnats all over the bathroom wall, beetles in the shower and sink, and then we found a spider in the bed. After getting rid of that one, and pulling back another pillow, there was second (smaller) spider. Unfortunately the staff was gone for the evening and we called to see if something could be done - no one picked up since they leave at 9. We ended up leaving since we didn’t feel comfortable staying the night and rather drive to our next destination early. I’m disappointed I ended up experiencing more bugs in this room than when I was sleeping in my tent.

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Location

Convenient for Sequoia National Park and near the river, with scenic views and restaurants in Three Rivers within a short drive. Suits travellers seeking an easy park base.

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Travis

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Doreen

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very quaint motel. Loved that it was so close to the park.

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Lois

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Near the river and very near the Giant Sequoia national park

10

Zena

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little hotel!! Room was clean, amenities good and check in was fast. Close to the entrance of Sequoia and nearby restaurants.

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Carlos

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location near Sequoia National Park. It's a motel, so don't go expecting great beds or fancy amenities. But for a motel, this was by far the cleanest and nicest I've seen. Some older items, but still had hot water, wifi, good service, free parking, etc.

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Vivek

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was close to the Sequoia National Park. Very friendly at reception and sure enough as stated in other reviews we were greeted by two lovely ladies at reception with their cat sitting on the printer. Rooms were basic but clean and had all the necessities incl a microwave, fridge and coffee machine.

10

Janet

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and great location

10

Olivia

10 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cute property close to the park. Easy check in, great views!

10

Nadia

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This older motel is well maintained, spotless, and easy to check in and out. The property is gorgeous, and the location is great if you're visiting Sequoia. A hassle-free and comfortable stay!

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kaileshkumar

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a 1 hour away from General Sherman tree area. Route is scenic. Town is beautiful with lots off food options.

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Dining

Several reviews mention nearby restaurants and cafes with mixed experiences.

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Craig

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived after 9 pm and our key with lots of information was left in an envelope tucked in the office door. Reminded me of yesteryear. Just a warm feeling. Also all the information was so helpful and much appreciated. I loved the country feel. Gateway restaurant was amazing!

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Caroline

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely one night stay, we wished it could have been longer. The lady at reception was so friendly and helpful, she gave us a map and a list of local restaurants/coffee shops. Motel is such a pretty setting. Room was very comfortable and clean.

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Jerry

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just stayed for one evening before visiting Sequoia National Park. Room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. Check in was easy. Staff was great. Had dinner at the River View Bar & Grill. Hamburger was excellent! Had breakfast the following morning on the way to the park at the Gateway Restaurant (along the river) and it was excellent as well. If staying in Three Rivers, the Lazy J would be the place to stay!

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Andrew

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly welcome and great base to explore Sequoia NP. Decent size rooms all set in 'cottages' sourrounding the pool. Great to take dip in the pool given the hot weather but it could be kept a bit cleaner. Plenty of dining options near by and overall a great place to stay. Thank you to the staff for looking after us

10

Samantha

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and I loved staying here during our first visit to Sequoia National Park. The manager was very helpful with providing a map of the town and a list of restaurants sorted by distance to the motel. This is a really nice, family friendly motel with farm animals, a pool, a playground, and a library of movies to rent. I only marked down one star because the TV in our room seemed to buffer a lot, but that could just be due to the mountain location. Really not a big deal though. The location is very conveniently close to the park and many local restaurants and shops. We definitely plan to return here when we have our own family of little ones to entertain!

8

Andrew

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted warmly at check in by the young woman behind the desk and the resident cat. The Lazy J is a quirky multi-unit place perfectly located to the entrance to Sequoia National Park. Our room was comfortable and very quiet. Just what we needed after a long day of travel. I would definitely stay again!

8

Mel

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is such a quirky place, we really enjoyed our stay. The grounds are beautiful and it was lovely seeing the farm animals and the cats. We saw hummingbirds and lots of other wildlife. Rooms are clean but quite old fashioned, very quaint. We ate at the restaurant up the road but wouldn’t recommend it. It was expensive and poor quality but there wasn’t much else in the area. Overall our stay was a lovely experience

10

kaileshkumar

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a 1 hour away from General Sherman tree area. Route is scenic. Town is beautiful with lots off food options.

8

Eleonora

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, clean, good location, close to some really good restaurants and with a very nice lady at the desk who loves cats and has mockingbirds outside her office

8

Jeanne

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The "rooms" are actually individual cabins, providing plenty of room and privacy, along with a complete kitchen setup. The setting is rural, with sheep and goats on the property, and a backdrop of pastures and hills. Its location close to the entrance of Sequoia National Park was very convenient for us. Staff is very friendly, and although they were kind of apologetic about the limited food options, we had no trouble finding a couple of reasonably priced restaurants with good food in the little town of Three Rivers, and a Keurig machine in the room for morning coffee made it manageable.

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Lazy J Ranch Motel

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