SmartStop Self Storage - Lakewood - 5885 W Colfax Ave

Madison Rietsema

September 30, 2025

UPDATE: Thanks to Kelly , my issue was resolved. She went out of her to make it right and I am grateful for her. She displays true leadership. Thank you again Kelly! I have been a customer at this storage facility for over 5 years, through multiple ownership changes, and unfortunately my recent experience with SmartStop has been the worst. When I went in to pay an overdue balance along with another unit, Tony (the manager) misled me about how my payment was being applied. He told me the second unit “would not go up for a bid” and that I had “until the 26th” — but he never disclosed that my belongings would be put up for auction before hand, or that there was a strict cutoff time on the 26th. Because of this lack of transparency, I was blindsided. Not only was I misinformed, but the way I was treated was unacceptable. When I first walked in, Tony ignored me, continued his personal phone conversation, and then treated me with absolute disrespect. This is not how customers should be treated, especially long-term customers. My items are not just “stuff” — they include family photos and sentimental belongings that cannot be replaced. The abuse of power, dishonesty, and lack of customer service here is shocking. I am filing a complaint with the Attorney General and pursuing media coverage so others are warned. Tony does not own this facility, and he should learn what true customer service means.

Jaclyn Miller

Tony was incredibly friendly, helpful and flexible. He helped book a unit and was very accommodating when I needed to switch to a unit that better met my needs. I can tell he loves what he does and I feel very good about my belongings being at this facility under to Tony’s watchful eye. Highly recommend!

Anjanette Culley

Amanda was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was professional, kind, patient, and incredibly informative every step of the way. She took the time to truly listen, explained everything clearly, and made sure I felt comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. She was especially helpful in explaining the importance of using cylinder locks for the storage unit, making sure I understood the security benefits and best practices for proper locking. Her knowledge and attention to detail really stood out, and she never made me feel rushed or overlooked. Amanda has a calm, reassuring presence and a genuine care for what she does, which makes a huge difference. I truly appreciated her compassion, professionalism, and dedication, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, knowledgeable, and exceptional at what they do.

Nick Miller

Tony was very friendly and knowledgeable during my initial check in and with accompanying me to show me my unit. It was a cold day so he offered to drive me to the second loading dock ( just a little ways away from the front desk building) in the golf cart - which was as much appreciated. Clean spaces throughout & easy to navigate. Superb overall service.

Marcus Martinez

I love this smart stop storsge. Every time i talk to them they seem to go above and beyond to help meet all my needs. Pricing, availability, even security. I would recomend this facility to anyone in need of a good nights rest. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication guys......n gals.