Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 star property

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Exterior detail
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Indoor pool
Sun deck
Fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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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

Hotel in Ponderay with 2 spa tubs and free breakfast
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Pend Oreille. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the 2 spa tubs
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the breakfast
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Sandpoint Elks Golf Course and a few minutes from Lake Pend Oreille
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
As a guest of Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint, you'll find 2 spa tubs, an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint. Free self parking is available.

This Ponderay hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6 AM to 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free bike hire
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • In-room accessibility
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LED TV
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • 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: USD 15 per pet, per day (maximum USD 30.00 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 220 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day (maximum USD 30.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 586 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 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

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fire pit area and pool! Close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacques

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The experience was nice, the front desk agent was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly they were so helpful with our group that was there for soccer games! We will definitely be staying again and recommending this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was AMAZING, will definitely love to come back! They’re so pet friendly as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place for a weary business traveler
Nice place just off the main highway. Clean and quiet, has a pool I didn't have a chance to use but it looked nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jaegun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel. Beautiful inside, relaxing with Mountain View. There is a Farmhouse BBQ restaurant across the big parking area that serves good brisket.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

HLA, Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great property, with helpful staff and convenient amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

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

Travelled 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