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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
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Indoor pool
Sundeck

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Map
477255 Highway 95 N, Ponderay, ID, 83852
  • Bonner Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lake Pend Oreille
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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  • Breakfast included
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The price is CA $165
per night
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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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 - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Panida Theater - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Sandpoint City Beach Park - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Liberty Pier - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort - 32 min drive - 16.0 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
  • Continental 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

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

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LED TV
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1009 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ERIK, Ellensburg

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIK, Ellensburg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the cost, convenient location, 21 minute drive to Schweitzer Ski Resort. A very affordable stay for me as a traveling ski enthusiast.

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and.good value for $$$
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shawna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice, it’s clean, staff very attentive. The “breakfast” wasn’t near what it was our first time there so probably gonna want to go somewhere for breakfast if you need a good meal. The walls and floors are thin (you’ll hear stomping above you), there is a hardware type store there in the lot so prepare for hearing trucks or something heavy sounding. We were given an accessible room which I did not reserve, we weren’t told or asked if that’s what we wanted, coming in at almost midnight we were too tired to change it. So maybe ask for what you do / don’t want when checking in. Pretty central location to downtown Sandpoint and the ski mountain and food, gas, shopping so that’s plus. FYI - no elevator so if you don’t like stairs ask for 1st floor. (There’s 3 I believe).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love that it had a lounge area with a pool table and TV somewhere to hang out. And everything was clean nice and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn, Peoria

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our third time staying at this property. The staff is always so kind and helpful that it makes staying here very enjoyable. While there are many hotel choices available, this is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciana

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and clean. No complaints. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Katie, Moses Lake

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt the staff was very friendly and kind. The hotel and surrounding areas was clean and well taken care of. I felt safe the whole time I was there and the food options they had close by had really good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the room, was clean and comfortable. Affortable for last minute get away. Only complaint was not a lot of options for food allergies.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big rooms with updated showers and super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth, Enumclaw

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay, nice area for dogs, clean and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay at the ruby often, and it's always spot on. This last stay the only complaint i have is they stopped offering breakfast items they've always had in the past
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

scott

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fire pit area and pool! Close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacques

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The experience was nice, the front desk agent was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly they were so helpful with our group that was there for soccer games! We will definitely be staying again and recommending this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was AMAZING, will definitely love to come back! They’re so pet friendly as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024