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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 star property
Enjoy 2 hot tubs at this Ponderay hotel

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

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Map
477255 Highway 95 N, Ponderay, ID, 83852
  • Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Sandpoint City Beach Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed w/ Hot Tub

  • 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
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for ADA Accessible Room, 1 King Bed

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

ADA Accessible Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ponderay

In shopping district.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find McNearney Park and Pet Memorial Rose Garden. Bonner Mall and Lake Pend Oreille are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sandpoint Elks Golf Course - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Sandpoint City Beach Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Liberty Pier - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Lakeview Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort - 17 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hoot Owl Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fiesta Bonita - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

Enjoy 2 hot tubs at this Ponderay hotel
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.

  • 1 building
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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: 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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. 658 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1021 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letisha

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great people great location

Lovely people in a beautiful place! Great clean and comfortable 10 out of 10 recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wibline

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

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic. Would recommend and stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on a business trip and it was perfect. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing! One unfortunate thing is the fitness centre was closed for maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very disable friendly. No automatic button for the front door. No elevator in the building.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Top-notch experience, reasonable price!

On entering, we found the large foyer well-designed and welcoming. It could accommodate multiple groups and had numerous amenities for guests’ enjoyment. We chose a basic room, which was not large, but well-appointed, with everything we needed, including a small refrigerator and microwave. There was no in-room coffee maker, but the lobby provided good coffee at all hours. Breakfast was a credit at the Farmhouse restaurant next door. Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylaney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have preciously stayed at other establishments in the area. This one was well worth the pricepoint. Ataff was excellent, room was clean, and maintenance appears to be top of mind. Cons - small room and thinner walls. However still better than most in its price range.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice, loved the Ski locker area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, comfortable hotel in Ponderay near turnoff to Schweitzer ski area. Clean rooms and friendly staff. There are 2 hot tubs, a pool, small workout room, and even a room for ski waxing and bike storage. Close and convenient to Sandpoint and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved breakfast that was included with our stay at the restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility, restaurant and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So my stay here at the hotel was definitely a 4.5 out of 5. My room was next to the north 40 store and I believe it was the lowes or home depot behind it. So if I went to sleep early I heard forklifts at night. Then early in the morning was the same thing. What i did not like the most was the bed. I am 6-3” tall and 258. So kind of a big guy. I crushed that bed definitely not the bed at home. How ever everything else was great. Voucher for food next door was killer. Walmart close buy, star bucks across the street. Taco bell and burger king also there if you need your insides cleaned out. A big possibility i will come up later in the year. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025