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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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477255 Highway 95 N, Ponderay, ID, 83852
  • Place, McNearney Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bonner Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
    ‪1 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 this property

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

Hotel in Ponderay with 2 hot tubs and free breakfast
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from McNearney Park. 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 full 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 hot 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 helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Within a 15-minute walk of McNearney Park and Pet Memorial Rose Garden
  • 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 hot 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 full breakfast daily from 6 AM to 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 692 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice pool and fire pit out front.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The AC unit in the room was noisy. That was the only negative I found with the Hotel Ruby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff all were very helpful and very polite. I will definitely be passing their name out there. Thank you Barbara Hogg
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jets in hot tub were broken, big bummer but other than that this is one of the best stats I've ever had!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, South Salem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ice breakfast buffet at Farmhouse next door
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would definitely stay here again. Property was newer and very clean. Our room was smaller than most hotel rooms but it was fine for one night. Bed and pillows were perfect. No coffeemaker or microwave in room but a coffeemaker was brought to our room on request. Staff was amazing. The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast we’ve ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eunice

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We booked this hotel at the last minute, and were overall very satisfied with our stay. The pool/hot tub, outdoor fire pits, pool table, always available hot coffee/tea/ice water, and surprisingly nice free breakfast buffet really helped make our stay comfortable and convenient. The one negative was the lack of ventilation in the bathroom. This in itself is not a huge deal – but it did result in an overwhelming musty odor in the room. I needed to often open up the windows to air out the room when returning to it, because the smell was so strong to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bill, Salem

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence W

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

Great stay.

The Hotel Ruby is in a good location, the room was spacious, clean and well appointed, and the breakfast buffet the offered was the best I've had!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the smallest room we've ever stayed in for a queen, was shocked, but it was clean and just fine. Was smaller than our bedroom at home which isn't very big. Wish I'd taken a photo, but didn't. Could hear t.v. in room next to us at one point. Door across from us slamming at 3 a.m. and the guy doing it loudly talking, typical hotel annoyances. A.C. worked great but was RIGHT next to my side of bed below the window so opted to turn it off at night. Mattress wasn't great, not very supportive and we are small people at 140 & 155 lbs. Breakfast buffet was wonderful!! Sitting by the fire pit at night outside was relaxing. Didn't use the pool or hot tub. Have to walk through there to get out to fire pits though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel had an AMAZING free buffet breakfast and the superb bbq joint next door. Outside fire tables and super friendly staff. We will make this our go to when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the pool, hot tubs and gas fire pits outside there is also a dog walk park and an amazing restaurant right in front with free breakfast. We go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet breakfast! Nice location, close to Walmart, main hiways ect. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room exceeded expectations. Comfortable bed, fluffy towels, nice and updated. Breakfast at the restaurant across the parking lot provided the hotel was ok, not great but a nice surprise as we didn't expect breakfast at all. We would definitely stay here again when passing through the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here! The staff were friendly, the rooms and common areas clean, the breakfast buffet amazing. My son especially enjoyed the free pool table in the common area. Everything was very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
The rooms were comfortable, the water pressure in the shower was fabulous. We weren’t there long enough to use the pool, etc. Loved the outdoor fire pits. Breakfast was out of this world. Definitely stay there again! Your front desk person was super nice and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pool and hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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