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Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ponderay with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Exterior
Indoor pool
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Free daily full breakfast
Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge offers a genuine mountain escape. Guests enjoy a complimentary full breakfast, a refreshing swim in the indoor pool, and relaxation in the spa tub. Free WiFi and a coffee/tea station add convenient comforts.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
477326 Highway 95 North, Ponderay, ID, 83864

What's nearby

  • Sandpoint Elks Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sandpoint City Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Liberty Pier - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Lakeview Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort - 17 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mickduff’s Brewpub - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge

Hotel near the airport
Consider a stay at Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge and take advantage of free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, coffee/tea in the lobby, and gas grills
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 83 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Ski equipment rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,163 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special 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 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of McNearney Park and Pet Memorial Rose Garden. Bonner Mall and Lake Pend Oreille are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean rooms in a good location that’s close to Sandpoint. The hot tub and pool were great and the breakfast was quite good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, comfortable bed, hot breakfast, fresh baked cookies on arrival what more could you need.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful property from the lobby to the room. The room was laid out comfortably and the bathroom was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Breakfast was also really great🤗
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff, very clean! The breakfasts were fantasic, lots of choices and variety. Bonus was that Sweet Lou's restaurant was right next door!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place nice lobby and rooms and dining area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, spacious room and very comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in , great front desk staff, very clean room and plenty of water pressure and hot water . Would definitely stay here again .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great breakfast! Lots of variety over several days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is Beautiful in side, very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

Spacious, clean and excellent amenities!

Great stay! Super spacious room, friendly staff, great area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharyl

Liked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable, helpful and courteous staff, great breakfast selection.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and nice. The room was one of the best we've stayed in. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From check-in to check-out our stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast is very good and changes daily. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the lodge atmosphere. Enjoyed view from our room of mountains and trees.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our favorite BW to stay in. They keep the property up, people are helpful and friendly, and it is a comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Anis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everyone was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience from the beginning. Warm and friendly. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great place to stay

Amazing stay and freienfly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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