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The Ponderosa Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Enterprise with free parking

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast buffet
Hair dryer, towels
Exterior detail
Free WiFi, bed sheets
The Ponderosa Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (0)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (0)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (0)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (0)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (King Suite)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (King Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (Triple Queen Suite)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (Triple Queen Suite) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (Triple Queen Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Handicap Accessible Double Queen)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Handicap Accessible Double Queen)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Handicap Accessible King Suite)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Handicap Accessible King Suite) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Handicap Accessible King Suite)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Single Queen Ground Floor)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Single Queen Ground Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Double Queen Ground Floor)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Double Queen Ground Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (King Suite Ground Floor)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (King Suite Ground Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Enterprise is home to The Ponderosa Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wallowa Lake and Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site, while Aspen Grove Gallery and Wallowology Natural History Discovery Center are cultural highlights.
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12 E Greenwood St, Enterprise, OR, 97828

What's nearby

  • Enterprise Public Library - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wallowa River - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wallowa Memorial Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Wallowa Lake - 14 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Wallowa Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 14.5 miles

Getting around

  • Pendleton, OR (PDT-Eastern Oregon Regional) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embers Brew House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blythe Cricket - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cheyenne Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cloud 9 Bakery & Deli - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Ponderosa Motel

Property highlights
The Ponderosa Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ponderosa Motel feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Mini fridges and microwaves
  • Separate dining areas, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 0.00 and a deposit of USD 20.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day plus USD 0.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Ponderosa Motel Motel
The Ponderosa Motel Enterprise
The Ponderosa Motel Motel Enterprise

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ponderosa Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 20.00 per night and a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 0.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Ponderosa Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ponderosa Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Ponderosa Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ponderosa Motel located?

Situated in Enterprise, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Enterprise Public Library, Wallowa River, and Wallowa Memorial Hospital. Alpine Meadows Golf Course is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

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The Ponderosa Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 353 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place! Nice people!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and welcoming with great recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near downtown with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, very helpful host at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

norman

The property was everything expected date it was a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best basic old motel I’ve stayed at in years. Clean and comfortable, with 2 EV chargers at the courthouse across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We rented two rooms after a five-day motorcycle ride, and we loved the location, price, and friendliness of the staff. I've stayed there before and I'll do so again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop! Lots of dinner options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cabin feel with the log furniture.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. V nice people
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super cute, clean and comfortable, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t know what to expect when I booked this property but glad I did. Manager was great in many ways including communication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good motel close to restaurants and outdoor activities. Joseph, OR is near by. Reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found this motel so wonderful and a great place to stay in the Enterprise/Joseph area. The couple who manages the motel is so nice and welcoming and was so eager to give dining suggestions etc. Room was very spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice country hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only there for one night. check in was easy, nice rooms. Good location for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great. Nice lady checked us in. Helped us with good recommendations for restaurants. Nice clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was terrific! David, the manager, was fantastic as he was very friendly & provided a fast check in & gave us walking directions to a restaurant. The lobby was great, & was well stocked for the continental breakfast which was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful! Coffee and continental breakfast were convenient. They only improvements could be that we could hear the people next door very clearly and the water pressure in the shower was lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in experience! The room is clean and smells good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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