Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 star property

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Exterior detail
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool
Sundeck
Fireplace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
477255 Highway 95 N, Ponderay, ID, 83852
  • Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lake Pend Oreille
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Panida Theater
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

Ponderay hotel with restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 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.

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, a vending machine, and ski storage. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

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

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

Languages

English

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 continental 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 spa 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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 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

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 spa 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1004 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, it was quiet and best of all the hot tub was actually hot! The last couple years wherever we have gone the hot tunes have been warm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tareef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, available for a last-minute and late check-in, room was clean and comfortable, and quiet/isolated from road noise. Could use a clearer sign for people turning in off the road, it's a bit hidden from view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Small but efficient room. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice friendly staff hotel. Very Clean, modern, besd are good. Room amenities were nice, though could have used USB-C Plug Chargers over the USB-A. Walls are a little thin, so if next dior neighbor is a bit rowdy (kids etc) you can here them. I like the hotel was just far enough off the hwy so no traffic noise. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only comment would be room was quite small. Otherwise would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlin, Danville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, very clean, up to date with courteous staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located just off the highway. Great parking for a variety of vehicles.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was small but comfortable. Breakfast was limited but met our needs. The location was very convenient for us as we journied from Glacier National Park back to Western Washington.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine-Ann

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel would not make accommodations after our booking and just cancelled our stay with them. Then told us there was nothing they could do for us. Manager hid back in a little room and employee had to go back there to ask questions because he was obviously new. Also we could hear everything they were saying. So really no point in not coming out. Put the employee in a very awkward situation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

WeiXiang

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liegh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lon

Great staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tedeceline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024