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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 star property

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor spa tub
Sundeck
Property amenity

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$133
$113 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28

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477255 Highway 95 N, Ponderay, ID, 83852
  • Place, McNearney Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bonner Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed w/ Hot Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed w/ Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

ADA Accessible Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ponderay

Located in Ponderay, Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint is in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of McNearney Park and Pet Memorial Rose Garden. .This hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Schweitzer Mountain Resort and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bonner Mall.

What's nearby

  • McNearney Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pet Memorial Rose Garden - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bonner Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sandpoint Elks Golf Course - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sandpoint Station - 6 min drive
  • Spokane International Airport (GEG) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

Hotel in Ponderay with 2 hot tubs and free breakfast
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.

2 hot 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 hot tub without adult supervision.

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

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 hot 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 full 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.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9:30 AM.
Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 35.00 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.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Patricia

It’s kind of declined since the last times I’ve stayed there. The rooms are all pet friendly and my allergies are bad. Also, there was no coffee machine in the room. They did bring one but it was the old style that you put the bag in and it was terrible. There was suppose to be an information sheet in the room but there wasn’t. The attendants were nice and friendly. I did not attend the breakfast as I left at 6:30a and it didn’t start till 7a.m
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is at the farmhouse restaurant in the same parking lot and it was amazing!! The only downer was even with two hot tubs neither one worked
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the breakfast buffet. Nice comfortable room. The hot tub was way too hot though. Quiet. Mirror in bathroom had a haze on it that was the only negative besides the hot tub temp. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are pretty small, beds are comfy and have a cool recreational room with pool table, couches and tv. The continental breakfast next door is super good. Fresh fruit and all kinds of good options. Close to grocery store and other amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent G

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff at front desk and restaurant were great. Very quiet and safe lication, yet near everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay- the room was very clean, comfortable, and nicely set up. Everything was functional and we had everything we needed. A really pleasant and comfortable place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price it was okay. Small bathroom with little counter space. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, hot tub suit is amazing and breakfast is incredible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cody

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buffet breakfast was wonderful. Had a pet park to turn our dog loose in. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay!

The breakfast was th best any of us had ever had a motel. It was a buffet at the restaurant next door. Lots of delicious hot choices and great fresh fruit and yogurt.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

carla mae

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place. I have been here two times and will go back if I’m in the area. It’s very clean, comfortable and quiet. The free breakfast buffet at the farmhouse restaurant across the parking lot is amazing. All of the staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was all very good and well worth the money. The only disappointing thing is the pool is super small. And it's hard to find the parking lot. We had to drive through walmart to get to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025