Siesta Motel - Olds, Alberta

Hong X.

I had a great stay here! The motel is very clean and well-kept. The staff were warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly, which made the whole experience even better. The beds are in great condition and very comfortable, ensuring a good night’s sleep after a long day of exploring. Breakfast is also provided, which was a nice and convenient touch to start the day. The location is excellent, just short drive from Banff, making it a perfect base for exploring the area without the higher prices of staying directly in town. Quiet, neat, and very comfortable. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting the Rockies!

Amber S.

Amazing business! These people have incredible customer service! I would highly recommend this motel.

Emma C.

Very convenient and good price motel. We stayed 1 night in our way to edmonton. Nice.beds

Daniel M.

The customer service was friendly and they went out of the way to accommodate as I had car break down and they were able to get me in for a less than ideal situation.

Thanks again for your patience and hospitality

Daniel MacDougall

kash R.

Siesta Motel - 1 Star

We chose to stay at the Siesta Motel in Olds, Alberta, because our great-grandparents built the place, and it held sentimental value for us. Initially, the staff seemed very nice over the phone. However, our experience quickly took a turn for the worse upon arrival.

As is our usual practice, we checked the beds for bed bugs. To our horror, we found a large bug under the sheets. When we called the owner down to address the issue, he had a very bad attitude and insisted it was not a bed bug. He told us it would be fine and that we should just sleep on it. I do not want to sleep in a bed with bugs!

We then asked if we could either move to a different room or get a refund so we could find another place to stay. The owner refused both requests and became very hostile, saying he couldn’t justify any of that. We just finished a 16 hour drive and were exhausted and didn’t want the fight so we just left without a refund.

This was a deeply disappointing experience, especially given our family’s connection to the motel. I would not recommend staying here.

Adam F.

Original room I was put into was not clean. Walls where dripping. Large amount of mold seeping through the ceiling. I ended up having to call AHS and have an inspection. Which led to the room being shut down. I had to move rooms to a room that does not have adequate amenities.

I am still coughing from living in the first room.

Upon calling was quoted 1100$/month.

Paid 1100$ for the first month.
Just went to pay for 2nd and it's now 1400$.

Cleaning ladies where observed being told by another female patron that her pillows smelled. This lady got into her vehicle and drove to the front desk to drop keys; And before she was even inside the office the cleaning ladies where giggling, calling her names and insinuating she was just wrong.

John the owner has been hostile to my complaints/issues.

The mold was not fixed and simply painted over...

Edit: Adding pictures of the mold and moisture

Edit 2: They failed another AHS inspection of the room and are actually having to fix it now. New photo of building materials added.

And John has begun eviction proceedings. Claiming "public disturbance"... which he clearly doesnt understand the definition of.

And; let's not forget the bubble wrapped windows...lol, picture added

Dawn B.

The Siesta was very pleasant and the owner, John, a delight. He ensured that I was happy with my stay! The room was basic and clean; there was the standard fridge and microwave, but also a stovetop and some utensils. It was very affordable and I would definitely stay again if I were in the area.

Rayan M.

Great place to stay. Clean rooms with great staff. Very accommodating place.