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Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel in Ponderay with 2 spa tubs and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center

Located in Ponderay, Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Sandpoint Elks Golf Course and Lake Pend Oreille. This hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Schweitzer Mountain Resort and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Panida Theater.

Make yourself at home in one of the 69 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Dip into one of the 2 spa tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and a fireplace in the lobby.

At Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

477255 Highway 95 N, Ponderay, ID 83852

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint features 2 spa tubs, an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

A 24-hour business center is on site. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint is a smoke-free property.

  • Express check-in
  • Daily
  • Children's games
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 2
  • Ski passes available
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Firepit
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Video library
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Swimming pool
  • Dog exercise area
  • Children's pool
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Ski storage
  • Terrace
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Shared microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 69
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Off-street parking
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. 39-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. This Ponderay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Alarm clock
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 39
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • LED TV
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Window screens
  • Braille signage
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Wardrobe or closet

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9:30 AM.

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

2 spa tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day (maximum USD 30.00 per stay)
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (up to 220 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Security system

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

UnionPay

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day (maximum USD 30.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Howard Johnson Motel Sandpoint Ponderay
  • Howard Johnson Ponderay Sandpoint
  • Ruby Ponderay Sandpoint
  • Ruby Ponderay
  • Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint Hotel
  • Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint Ponderay
  • Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint Hotel Ponderay

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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