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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 star property

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A modern building with a glass facade, a prominent neon sign, and outdoor seating.
A hot tub area with chairs and a no diving sign.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a small bedside table with a lamp.
An outdoor seating area with red Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit.
A terrace with red chairs and a fire feature, adjacent to a building with large windows and a pool.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

Explore the area

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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
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed w/ Hot Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

Suite, 1 King Bed w/ Hot Tub

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with white and gray linens, a wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for ADA Accessible Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench at the window, and a built-in heater.

ADA Accessible Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a window with blinds.

Family Suite

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

About the area

Ponderay

At Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of McNearney Park and Pet Memorial Rose Garden. Highlights at this hotel include 2 hot tubs, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and kids' swimming pool as well as access to free bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 6 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Ponderay hotel, you'll find Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

What's nearby

  • McNearney Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pet Memorial Rose Garden - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bonner Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sandpoint Elks Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort - 19 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Sandpoint Station - 6 min drive
  • Spokane International Airport (GEG) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Millers Country Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪industries coffee co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

As a guest of Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint, you'll find 2 hot tubs, an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, 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 centre 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 centre (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 a hairdryer. 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 an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 45 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 220 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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

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 USD45 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 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 specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint?

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint?

As of 4 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint on 13 Aug 2026 start from NZ$249, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint?

Yep, Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint?

The closest beach to Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint is Sandpoint City Beach Park (4 km).

Does Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint have a pool?

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint serve breakfast?

Yeah, our visitors can't get enough of the free full brekkie here! Served daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint?

No, Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint?

Dogs are welcome at Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint, with dog exercise areas on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 100 kg per pet.

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1083 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1083 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1083 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1083 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1083 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff. Always welcoming whenever we stay here. The Ruby has become our go to place to stay on our road trips.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christine

great place, amazing breakfast, such value for your money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although our stay was short, the staff was welcoming, rooms are small but nicely styled and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. Nice activity room with a pool table available although we didn’t have time to play. Would stay here again :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property! Great breakfast option. We will stay here again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Boris

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

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very nice room, and GREAT breakfast!! Loved everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hotel quite a bit! Our room was Cozy and comfy and just the right size for our preference! The pool and hot tub are nice and the breakfast options in the morning are great! We will be returning in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool, hot tub, firepits, dog park and other outdoor amenities were amazing!!! Very nice touch to our stay. Breakfast looked like they had some great options, even though we were late to the show.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the staff was friendly, things were clean and tidy, and the pool/hot tub were open for use. The continental breakfast was a decent spread. The room was a little smaller than expected but had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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