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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 star property

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Guests can enjoy a comfortable seating area outside with a clear pathway leading to the entrance.
Relax by the fire pit in a cozy semi-circle of Adirondack chairs.
Restful retreat with a large bed, two nightstands, and a framed photograph on the wall.
Relax in style with our outdoor seating area, featuring a fire pit and Adirondack chairs.
Relax by the fireplace in this stylish living room with a large sofa, flat-screen TV, and abstract art.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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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

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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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

Ponderay hotel with restaurant
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.

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint features 2 hot tubs, an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

A 24-hour business center is on site. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9:30 AM.
Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

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 center
  • 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 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

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 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day (maximum USD 30.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 220 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day (maximum USD 30.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

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. 644 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1004 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

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was happy with the room and the serivce
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista, Ferndale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access off highway but minimal road noise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

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

Cancelled or Delayed Breakfast availability.

The advertised breakfast was not available until well after check out for most of the guests. Not until 0900. This is. Ski town so the majority of guests needed to find breakfast on their own. There was no intent to compensate guests for the lack of advertised service or voucher them for a future breakfast. Sandpoint has many hotels available to skiers. The marketed breakfast is why we selected the Hotel Ruby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful, friendly, welcoming. Went out of their way to accommodate us. Would recommend to stay for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Top quality for the price and location to Schweitzer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025