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Shop for outdoor gear at Schweitzer Plaza before heading to nearby Lake Pend Oreille for kayaking and fishing. Grab a meal at local restaurants, then explore Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Sandpoint for hiking and mountain biking trails.
Top reviews in Ponderay
Genesis Mountain Farm
Genesis Mountain FarmSandpoint
10/10 Excellent
We had an amazing time from start to finish. The views were breathtaking, providing the perfect backdrop for the evening, and the entire staff was absolutely incredible—attentive, welcoming, and thoroughly professional. We have had some truly great meals in the past, but the culinary execution here completely sets a new standard. Every dish was exceptional. Thank you to the entire team for making our visit so unforgettable; we cannot wait to return.
We had an amazing time from start to finish. The views were breathtaking, providing the perfect backdrop for the evening, and the entire staff was absolutely incredible—attentive, welcoming, and thoroughly professional. We have had some truly great meals in the past, but the culinary execution here completely sets a new standard. Every dish was exceptional. Thank you to the entire team for making our visit so unforgettable; we cannot wait to return.
Scott
Outdoors Inn
Outdoors InnPonderay
10/10 Excellent
Completely upgraded room, very clean, everything was excellent! As one review mentioned there is a train track across the highway and you can hear muffled voices in the adjacent room- but after a ski day when we sleep, we hear nothing!
Completely upgraded room, very clean, everything was excellent! As one review mentioned there is a train track across the highway and you can hear muffled voices in the adjacent room- but after a ski day when we sleep, we hear nothing!
Margaret
Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge
Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain LodgePonderay
10/10 Excellent
What a nice little hotel! The room and bed were spacious and comfortable. The room amenities were great. The breakfast was actually spectacular. It felt very safe. I did not check out the gym or pool but I wish I had.
Some of the front desk folks were more pleasant than others. My room had a view of the front parking lot, which was not great. I see that there were rooms on the other side of the hall that had beautiful views of a snowy wooded area, and I wished I had that view!
What a nice little hotel! The room and bed were spacious and comfortable. The room amenities were great. The breakfast was actually spectacular. It felt very safe. I did not check out the gym or pool but I wish I had.
Some of the front desk folks were more pleasant than others. My room had a view of the front parking lot, which was not great. I see that there were rooms on the other side of the hall that had beautiful views of a snowy wooded area, and I wished I had that view!
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Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandpoint
Springhill Suites By Marriott SandpointPonderay
10/10 Excellent
The hotel is new and very nice and clean. The breakfast was one of the best ones I've had a hotel. The lobby area is large with lots of tables and seating options. There is a nice outdoor seating area with a beautiful view of the mountains.
The only complaint is having to pay for parking. I didn't see anything on the website about it and was told when we checked in. It was not a downtown hotel; it seemed totally unnecessary. I don't like hidden fees.
The hotel is new and very nice and clean. The breakfast was one of the best ones I've had a hotel. The lobby area is large with lots of tables and seating options. There is a nice outdoor seating area with a beautiful view of the mountains.
The only complaint is having to pay for parking. I didn't see anything on the website about it and was told when we checked in. It was not a downtown hotel; it seemed totally unnecessary. I don't like hidden fees.
LaNae
Humbird
HumbirdSandpoint
10/10 Excellent
We had a great stay at Humbird. Because the ski season hadn’t started yet it was just pretty quiet around the village. We had dinner at the near by pub and had coffee in the morning at the cafe. All the shops and restaurants are right next to each other. The front desk was so kind and very helpful when we checked in. If you are checking in past 5 you need to go to the front desk across the parking lot because the front desk in humbird closes. Luckily we got there right at 4:55 so we just made it...
We had a great stay at Humbird. Because the ski season hadn’t started yet it was just pretty quiet around the village. We had dinner at the near by pub and had coffee in the morning at the cafe. All the shops and restaurants are right next to each other. The front desk was so kind and very helpful when we checked in. If you are checking in past 5 you need to go to the front desk across the parking lot because the front desk in humbird closes. Luckily we got there right at 4:55 so we just made it...
Lindsey
Pend Oreille Shores Resort
Pend Oreille Shores ResortHope
10/10 Excellent
Loved the pool and multiple hot tubs. Game room was fun. Coffee place was fantastic! Try the pretzels at the pizza spot down the road!! Relaxing, beautiful location right on the lake. HUGE rentals!! Well maintained and pretty clean
Loved the pool and multiple hot tubs. Game room was fun. Coffee place was fantastic! Try the pretzels at the pizza spot down the road!! Relaxing, beautiful location right on the lake. HUGE rentals!! Well maintained and pretty clean
Kylie
Sandpoint Hotel & Suites Downtown
Sandpoint Hotel & Suites DowntownSandpoint
10/10 Excellent
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The Coolin Motel
The Coolin MotelCoolin
10/10 Excellent
Super friendly staff. Very clean. Wonderful accomodation!
Super friendly staff. Very clean. Wonderful accomodation!
Kathleen
Fairbridge Inn & Suites Sandpoint
Fairbridge Inn & Suites SandpointPonderay
10/10 Excellent
We enjoyed our stay. The staff were all very friendly and extremely accommodating to our needs. Will stay again if/when we come back to the area.
We enjoyed our stay. The staff were all very friendly and extremely accommodating to our needs. Will stay again if/when we come back to the area.
Patty
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