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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 star property

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Exterior detail
Fireplace
Terrace/patio
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Sun deck

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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477255 Highway 95 N, Ponderay, ID, 83852
  • Place, Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandpoint City Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Schweitzer Mountain Resort
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, 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 curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed w/ Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, 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 curtains, 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 curtains, 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

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

  • Sandpoint Elks Golf Course - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Sandpoint City Beach Park - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Liberty Pier - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Lakeview Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort - 13 min drive - 13.6 km

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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mickduff’s Brewpub - ‬6 min drive

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 transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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
  • 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

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. 683 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel are located in quiet place, staff very friendly, room and bathroom clean. Breakfast buffet very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAROLD L

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

Perfect Fit

Complimentary breakfast had lots of great options and the room was very comfortable. Perfect for a quick overnight stay before heading up to Canada.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Saskatoon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Good location. Two hot tubs is awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Nice place for cleanliness and security

There's a restaurant/bar sharing the parking lot with pretty decent grub (and cheap happy hour beer!) I would have absolutely no hesitation staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Corey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Clean room with all the basics you need. Amazing breakfast at restaurant across the parking lot (included). Good location for people on the go checking out the area or doing day trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nichole

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

6/10 Okay

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We went to the restaurant for our complimentary breakfast, after we read the review we were expecting good things only to find empty trays and no new food coming. The attendant seemed more intent on cleaning up then supplying any new food. I travel extensively for my work and have to say this restaurant was on par with some of the worst places I've stayed. Very unimpressed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey

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

8/10 Good

Jodee

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, good complementary breakfast and rental bikes. Groceries and restaurant options nearby. Nice and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff this was our 5th visit to the Ruby
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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