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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 star property

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Fireplace
Terrace/patio
Sundeck
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

$102
$89 nightly
$102 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

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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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 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. 690 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bill, Salem

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence W

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

Great stay.

The Hotel Ruby is in a good location, the room was spacious, clean and well appointed, and the breakfast buffet the offered was the best I've had!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the smallest room we've ever stayed in for a queen, was shocked, but it was clean and just fine. Was smaller than our bedroom at home which isn't very big. Wish I'd taken a photo, but didn't. Could hear t.v. in room next to us at one point. Door across from us slamming at 3 a.m. and the guy doing it loudly talking, typical hotel annoyances. A.C. worked great but was RIGHT next to my side of bed below the window so opted to turn it off at night. Mattress wasn't great, not very supportive and we are small people at 140 & 155 lbs. Breakfast buffet was wonderful!! Sitting by the fire pit at night outside was relaxing. Didn't use the pool or hot tub. Have to walk through there to get out to fire pits though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel had an AMAZING free buffet breakfast and the superb bbq joint next door. Outside fire tables and super friendly staff. We will make this our go to when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the pool, hot tubs and gas fire pits outside there is also a dog walk park and an amazing restaurant right in front with free breakfast. We go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet breakfast! Nice location, close to Walmart, main hiways ect. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room exceeded expectations. Comfortable bed, fluffy towels, nice and updated. Breakfast at the restaurant across the parking lot provided the hotel was ok, not great but a nice surprise as we didn't expect breakfast at all. We would definitely stay here again when passing through the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here! The staff were friendly, the rooms and common areas clean, the breakfast buffet amazing. My son especially enjoyed the free pool table in the common area. Everything was very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
The rooms were comfortable, the water pressure in the shower was fabulous. We weren’t there long enough to use the pool, etc. Loved the outdoor fire pits. Breakfast was out of this world. Definitely stay there again! Your front desk person was super nice and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pool and hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

4/10 Poor

Kaitlin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We had to cut our Idaho trip short because of this hotel — which was not part of the vacation plan. The hotel itself looked nice, but the bed was so loud and uncomfortable it felt like sleeping on a squeaky trampoline. One night was plenty. Backs heal, coffee exists, we could’ve rolled with it. What we couldn’t roll with? The staff. When we asked about checking out early and getting money back for another hotel I wasn’t expecting a parade or a refund fairy to appear. I understand policies are policies. But there’s a way to deliver “no” with basic empathy, and then there’s the way I was treated — dismissive, cold, and downright rude. I’ve worked in service my entire life, and I always give the benefit of the doubt. Bad days happen. But this wasn’t that. This was a deliberate choice to treat a paying guest like a nuisance. My husband almost had to step in. I wish it was just that one instance but every interaction I had throughout this experience with them (including before we even got there) were consistently awful. So instead of exploring and visiting with family, we packed up and left. And when our local relatives found out why, they were furious — in a tourist town, they don’t want their guests treated like this either. They told me if I didn’t leave a review, they would. Trust me when I say: you’d rather it come from me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice. The rooms were not large per se, but adequate. The breakfast was outstanding absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the property was undergoing remodel. We were there just for the night and ended up with a room that had not been remodeled. Had we been staying longer I would have requested a different room. The staff was very good about the situation and addressed any concerns about the room condition.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and friendly service. Their buffet breakfast was amazing. The hotel offers scenic views and great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast at a restaurant. Older hotel but clean. Friendly staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice. Staff was friendly and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025