Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

Property class: 2.5
Mountain hotel in Ponderay with indoor pool and restaurant

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Located near a train station, Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint is a great choice for a stay in Ponderay. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include an indoor pool, free bike rentals, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $95
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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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

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Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(76 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
477255 Highway 95 N, Ponderay, ID, 83852

What's nearby

  • Pet Memorial Rose Garden - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • McNearney Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Connie's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Millers Country Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mickduff’s Brewpub - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

  • Located near a train station, Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint is a great choice for a stay in Ponderay. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include an indoor pool, free bike rentals, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 69 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 220 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Off-leash area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was great with a good selection and exceeded expectations. (231 reviews)
  • The pool, hot tubs, and fire pits were a highlight and provided a wonderful and relaxing experience. (99 reviews)
  • The hot tubs were consistently praised for being hot and enjoyable, with some even calling them the best they've experienced. (76 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room and nice breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place for the cost. Good location, breakfast very good, room very clean!
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8/10 Very good

Towels were a little skimpy. Coffee was very good.
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8/10 Very good

Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Very clean, hot tubs were perfect temps for us.
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8/10 Very good

Check in was great. Breakfast was awesome with good selection
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value. Pool and hot tubs are nice. Breakfast adds value.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent about this hotel. Good price, very nice clean room, friendly staff, solid breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

Hot tub and pool were good,
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10/10 Exceptional

Was a great place clean nice staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was so clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful and nice. Complementary breakfast was nice. We enjoyed the pool and hot tubs. The rooms smelled clean when you walked in and the temperature remained comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

We were traveling through the area and decided to rest our heads here for the night. We arrived and were greeted with a warm smile. Our room was clean & the shower was amazing. The property was well maintained. The breakfast was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and friendly staff, continental breakfast, nothing special, good selection, all Self served.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, great staff and good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Great staff, very accommodating!
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8/10 Very good

Nice place. Very pretty. Good location.sandpoint
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10/10 Exceptional

Location and pet friendly is great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place for our family of four. Loved the pool and the breakfast was really good!
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8/10 Very good

The room was small but clean. The hot tubs and pool were definitely a highlight .
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10/10 Exceptional

Central location, easy access to surrounding areas.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and comfortable. I liked that the window opened for fresh air. Great for a short visit. Breakfast was simple but good. We did not use the pool. Staff were friendly. It was convenient for traveling.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and great breakfast. Pool and hot tub were great.
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10/10 Exceptional

After many years, this hotel continues to be one of our favorites, even if not located in the downtown area. Comfortable clean rooms. Enjoy the pool and hot tub as well.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and the hot tub was relaxing! Being able to do our laundry was an added bonus! Staff was cheerful and breakfast was delicious!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great bed, comfortable, quiet.
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed a room with the large jacuzzi and king-size bed. Plush robes and plenty of space to maneuver around. It's summer now, but the fireplace will be great when "baby, it's cold outside"! Good location for year-around fun in North Idaho.