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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

$104
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

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Juan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Waylon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Boise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! Really cute property, nice room, excellent breakfast! Has a walkable area with a pond, grass and a bandshell. Pool and hot tub area clean and tidy. Outdoor seating with firepits was so relaxing after a long day of driving. Beautiful views of Schweitzer mountain. Will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean place with great breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Snizhana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were small, but there is a nice restaurant nearby and they server delicious food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephany, Festus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, hotel was nice, and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. Amenities were lovely. Breakfast options were much nicer than most. Biggest drawback was the smell of the room upon entering. It has that bad BO smell that often comes with the outgassing of new materials. The new conference room at my work had the same smell. There's not a lot you can do about it and your nose adjusts after being in there for a few minutes. Overall it was great! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean premises & the breakfast buffet was wonderful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy, Spokane Valley

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property & dog friendly. Great breakfast included at restaurant across parking lot. Only negative was the noise. Had lead feet above us until after midnight!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma Locel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
they have an extra area as couch or bed. awesome discount for food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Traveled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff exceptionally gracious and helpful. We lost our phone and they went above and beyond to help us find it. Housekeeping and front desk went out of their way to help. I will recommend Hotel Ruby to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! This hotel was clean, staff was friendly, location for our needs was perfect. Pool and Hot Tub area was perfect for a quick soak (though, the hot tub was VERY hot, couldn't sit for more than a few moments). We slept 2 adults and 5 kids (aged 9, 11 and 11) in this room with the perfect little window bed for the 5th. It was the right size for our 11 year old. We appreciate a room where all 5 of us can sleep comfortably! The breakfast at the restaurant was way more than we expected and added incredible value to this stay. This will be our go-to hotel when visiting Silverwood Theme Park in the coming years!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stay but a couple of inconveniences.

Bed was nice, easy in and out. The included breakfast buffet at next door restaurant was great and 15% discount at restaurant for dinner was nice perk. Negatives were the hot tub jets were out of order and water temp was near scalding, and we couldn't get the TV to work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has been newly renovated, the rooms are small, but very clean and well stocked. They have great amenities like bicycles, indoor pool, Jacuzzi in a small fitness room. The breakfast is served at their restaurant, and is really delicious, with everything from fruit, cereals, eggs, bacon, sausages, even gravy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MELISSA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well taken care of. Excellent breakfast options. Staff was very kind. Only complaint would be it's kind of noisy. Slamming/shutting doors and people walking up and down the hall seemed to be a constant up until around 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Its quiet and breakfast great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Love this place

Great surprise for a last minute booking at a very reasonable price. So clean and beds were great. Pool and hot tub. And free breakfast at t The Farmhouse restaurant next door!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. Not a lot of room. The four of us used the hot tub, which was nice. Not your typical continental breakfast. It was a restaurant quality buffet, with tons of fresh fruit, bacon, sausage and biscuits, french toast, eggs, etc. Good stay. All the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable with the best breakfast out there. Amazing hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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