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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 star property
Enjoy 2 hot tubs at this Ponderay hotel

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Front of property - evening/night
Property amenity
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor spa tub
Sundeck

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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

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

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

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

  • McNearney Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pet Memorial Rose Garden - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bonner Mall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sandpoint Elks Golf Course - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort - 13 min drive - 13.3 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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 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.

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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
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.

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. 701 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terence W

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

Quiet comfort at the Ruby!

The room was quite, clean, well maintained, and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Suerain

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great! The suite i was in has a couple issues. The cover of the heater/ac unit fell off as soon as i touched it trying turn the hwat down. Also the "fire place" only lights for half of it worked. Great service and friendly staff. Love that you can pay a few extra bucks to check out late!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vassa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Toutle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, spotless, comfortable beds, nicely decorated. Easy check in. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Ruby. We got a basic room, which was small, but served our needs as we were just in it to sleep. I was a little disappointed that there was no tub in the bathroom as I am a bath person, but it was ok. The hotel offers refrigerator and microwave upon request, I am unsure if there is a charge for that or not, but that was unexpected. We didn’t need those things, so no problems with it not being in room. There is laundry for $2.75/load and detergent to buy for $1+tax. The continental breakfast was AMAZING and you will not find a better one for this price range of hotel. We ate at the onsite restaurant for dinner and the food was good but service was slow. Overall, we are very pleased with our stay. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

It’s kind of declined since the last times I’ve stayed there. The rooms are all pet friendly and my allergies are bad. Also, there was no coffee machine in the room. They did bring one but it was the old style that you put the bag in and it was terrible. There was suppose to be an information sheet in the room but there wasn’t. The attendants were nice and friendly. I did not attend the breakfast as I left at 6:30a and it didn’t start till 7a.m
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny

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

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is at the farmhouse restaurant in the same parking lot and it was amazing!! The only downer was even with two hot tubs neither one worked
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the breakfast buffet. Nice comfortable room. The hot tub was way too hot though. Quiet. Mirror in bathroom had a haze on it that was the only negative besides the hot tub temp. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are pretty small, beds are comfy and have a cool recreational room with pool table, couches and tv. The continental breakfast next door is super good. Fresh fruit and all kinds of good options. Close to grocery store and other amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent G

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff at front desk and restaurant were great. Very quiet and safe lication, yet near everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay- the room was very clean, comfortable, and nicely set up. Everything was functional and we had everything we needed. A really pleasant and comfortable place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price it was okay. Small bathroom with little counter space. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, hot tub suit is amazing and breakfast is incredible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cody

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025