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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Lobby sitting area
Sun deck
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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477255 Highway 95 N, Ponderay, ID, 83852
  • Place, McNearney Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bonner Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed w/ Hot Tub

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed w/ Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

ADA Accessible Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

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 clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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. 722 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1013 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Masha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked hotel location, great breakfast, nice hot tub area, very clean and comfortable rooms and super friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

christine

great place, amazing breakfast, such value for your money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot good breakfast stocked well staff friendly and attentive had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super accessibility to the ski resort, wonderfully friendly staff. Incredible complimentary breakfast, clean rooms would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great included breakfast at the nearby Farmhouse restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, very sweet and thoughtful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, very friendly staff. We really enjoyed full breakfast in the restaurant near hotel, wich was included in the room price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MAG GROUP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel- clean room & friendly staff. Location was great and breakfast was phenomenal. Would def reccomend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for skiing at Schweitzer- a few of the staff/employees went above and beyond. Great stay overall
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was outstanding. Love the beds and bathtubs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome and the facility was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean & the staff were very friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, nice amenities, clean pool/hottub. Great breakfast included.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cherish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, happy, spacious. Easily accessible and close to dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was so kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Modern, clean, good facilities, pool table just very quaint
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded my expectations! Clean room, friendly staff, AMAZING free breakfast. I will be staying again and recommending to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub was amazing but rooms were really small for such expensive price but overall stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff. The only bummer was breakfast wasnt available earlier than 7a.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is fresh and new, well designed, with awesome amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value Room was clean and modern. Nice staff. Great hot area for post ski session. The restaurant ties to it is also very good. Great happy hour and tasty food. They also do the breakfast which is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just as we expected. Clean, nice staff, and pool and hot tub were great. The breakfast at Farmhouse kitchen was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all great! Just what we needed for a one night stop traveling thru! Breakfast was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026