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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

Property class: 2.5

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A modern building with a glass facade, a prominent neon sign, and outdoor seating.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a small bedside table with a lamp.
A hot tub area with chairs and a no diving sign.
An outdoor seating area with red Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit.
A terrace with red chairs and a fire feature, adjacent to a building with large windows and a pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $112
$95 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

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477255 Highway 95 N, Ponderay, ID, 83852
  • Place, McNearney Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bonner Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed w/ Hot Tub

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed w/ Hot Tub

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

Suite, 1 King Bed w/ Hot Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white and gray linens, a wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for ADA Accessible Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench at the window, and a built-in heater.

ADA Accessible Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a window with blinds.

Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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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

  • Pet Memorial Rose Garden - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • McNearney Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bonner Mall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sandpoint Elks Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort - 19 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Connie's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Millers Country Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mickduff’s Brewpub - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

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
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LED TV with satellite premium 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 45 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; 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 45 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 831 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1234 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay and I would Recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location and pet friendly is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel that was very convenient to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place for the price. Clean, helpful staff and we enjoyed the hot tub, firepit and breakfast. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a good cheap stay in the sandpoint area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, staff was great and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Second time staying here. Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and great breakfast. Pool and hot tub were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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We were very pleased with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The continental breakfast that was included was very good and even had microwaveable breakfast sandwiches and burritos
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great stay. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was excellent. Price was the best feature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms are small, breakfast is great & facilities are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good Hotel when traveling. Clean and friendly staff. Will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I have stayed at this hotel multiple times and it has always been clean the staff courteous and helpful and the breakfast that is included was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family suite was spacious and well-equipped for our overnight stay! Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Convenient location, nice pool area, friendly staff. Could be cleaner, our room was a bit smelly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a beautiful place to stay. Very large clean comfortable room with fridge, microwave, coffee maker, large screen TV, and very nice bathroom. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean. Continental breakfast was sufficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at the Ruby was excellent. The hotel smells fresh and clean, the room was very clean, and the staff were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Ponderay is so close to Sandpoint it is a convenient location if you want to access City Beach and all the amenities of the town a few minutes drive down the road. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Well-maintained, excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026