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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

$114
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8

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477255 Highway 95 N, Ponderay, ID, 83852
  • Place, Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandpoint City Beach Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Schweitzer Mountain Resort
    ‪17 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 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 full 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 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.

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint features 2 hot 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 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

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

Reviews

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was great! The only complaint was that the hot tubs didn’t work properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are very impressed with the outdoor area behind the lodge plus breakfast at the farmhouse was RAD
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Pullman

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

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

Great stay in Sandpoint

7 days of fun & adventure in Sandpoint! We were delighted with The Ruby hotel. The room was fine, newly remodeled and clean, the amenities were fabulous!! A wonderful full breakfast buffet offered (included in room rate!) at the restaurant next door, pool and spa and they offered guests free use of bikes. Very nice 21 speed Soecialized bikes! The staff was fantastic, friendly, accommodating. We will stay here again when in Sandpoint, ID.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for a week as we visited family. Two adults and 2 teens. The room was comfortable and they had a nice sitting room with pool table so when we needed down time we weren't just stuck in our room. The hot tub isnt working, and it sounds like it will take a while to get the jets going. The pool and hot tub were clean and we did sit in the hot tub for a while. The best part is the breakfast buffet. It is like no other hotel breakfast. It is in an actual restaurant and is delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honey

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Nice place in Ponderay

Hotel was quiet. Staff were professional they had an excellent breakfast buffet. Pool and spa were very nice and well maintained and there was a nice park adjacent to the hotel. Plenty of free parking too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN

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

Enjoyed our stay

Enjoyed the pool and firepit area in the evenings, ample parking
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice property; however, our room was very small for 5.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jokton

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home Depot adjacent to hotel; forklift, semi-truck & other noise all hours. The stankiest wet dog smell EVER at any hotel. I’ve stayed at hundreds of hotels. It was so dog stinky that you’d a thought you were standing in the dog pound surrounded by 500 wet hounds. Freeway noise on top of constant Home Depot noise. The pool is literally 3 feet deep at the max & tiny. The jets on the hot tubs don’t work. The pool/hot tub were out of service four times when we went down there. Avoid this hotel it’s a bunch of smoke & mirrors and lies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean rooms, friendly staff. Amazing breakfast. Pavilion on premise or attached to premise is beautiful .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet motel and very clean. Free complimentary breakfast at the restaurant next door. It was my second stay and I’ll be staying again. Plus very dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Clean & comfortable

Always a clean, comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No elevator is an issue for older people with heavy luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have liked another mirror in the room and more counter space in bathroom. Also, the only window faced a Home Depot loading area so when in room, shade had to be down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I think the front desk could be little more professional looking the person looked like working in a bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the pool and hot tub area with fireplaces outside in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Clean rooms. Buffet breakfast was great. Only negative was no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

micaylah

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We come to this hotel every year for the Renaissance Faire and as someone who travels a lot, it's really one of the nicest places we stay. The hot tubs are really nice, however one was out of service, as was the button to turn on the jets, but last year they worked just fine so it's likely not a common issue. The breakfast voucher for across the way is very nice, and the rooms are comfortable. My biggest issue with the hotel is that there is a fairly big issue when it comes to accessibility. I use a cane and wheelchair and while this year I was lucky and placed in a first floor room, last year there wasn't one available and we struggled having to carry it up the stairs while I had to climb them. The employees were really helpful with moving stuff up there, but it would be really bad for someone who was unable to use the stairs. It was a gamble this year, and I do wish they had some sort of way to mark certain rooms as accessible when reserving so you could know if you could get to your room or not. But on the first floor, there werent any barriers in the hotel such as large steps or anything to get through the halls and to the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great. Comfortable bed, clean room. Breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Breakfast buffet at the Farmhouse Kichen

Breakfast at the Farmhouse Kitchen should not be missed. Excellent. The best hotel buffet I've had. Go back for lu ch and/or dinner for some great BBQ
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025