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Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge

2.5 star property
A mountain retreat where travelers can recharge with a full breakfast, energize in the indoor pool, and unwind in the spa tub

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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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Pillow Top Mattress, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Microwave and Refrigerator, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Communication Assistance, Pillow Top Mattress, Microwave and Refrigerator, Sofa, 2 Flat Screen Tvs

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Pillow Top Mattress, 2 Flat Screen Tvs, Microwave and Refrigerator, Sofa

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-Suite 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Microwave And Refrigerator, Sofa, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pillow Top Mattress, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Communication Assistance, Pillow Top Mattress, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Microwave and Refrigerator, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Communication Assistance, Pillow Top Mattress, Microwave and Refrigerator, Sofa, 2 Flat Screen Tvs

  • Sleeps 4

Communication Assistance King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pillow Top Mattress, 2 Flat Screen Tvs, Microwave and Refrigerator, Sofa

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Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pillow Top Mattress, Dining Area, Sitting Area, Sofa, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Located in Ponderay, Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge is near a train station. Panida Theater and Bonner County Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Schweitzer Mountain Resort and Sandpoint Elks Golf Course. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including downhill skiing and snowboarding. Visit our Ponderay travel guide
Map
477326 Highway 95 North, Ponderay, ID, 83864

What's nearby

  • Schweitzer Idaho Ski Area Winter Snow Mountain Peaks Panoramic Aerial View
    Schweitzer Mountain Resort
    13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • McNearney Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pet Memorial Rose Garden
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bonner Mall
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
    1 min drive - 2.0 km

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
  • Burger King
    8 min walk
  • Millers Country Store
    5 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge

Hotel near a train station
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 centre, 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, a vending machine and a banquet hall
  • A front desk safe, barbecues and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 83 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (84 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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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 to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge?

As of 19 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge on 22 Mar 2026 start from AU$210, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge located?

Situated in Ponderay, 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 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 708 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Staff was very friendly at front desk and cleaning/kitchen department. Really enjoyed our stay here and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, variety for breakfast, clean pool/ hot tub area. Nice to have Sweet Lou’s restaurant next door
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lova

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if needed super friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room (king) and super friendly and responsive staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haitao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, breakfast is great! Easy access to Schweitzer resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, great breakfast comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

IRMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location Great and friendly staff Free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice small hotel with great cookies on check in. Perfect for our needs. Location is easily accessible from the highway. Comfortable rooms and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Karenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really nice, smells clean. Front desk staff is great. Cookies were a great treat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was well stocked! Great options! Gluten Free! Very welcoming staff! Loved the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

Great hotel with a view

Excellent location! Friendly staff and wonderful breakfast made it a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The king size bed was amazingly comfortable. The gal providing the breakfast was friendly and extremely efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Great site, great staff, very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless. The staff wasn't very talkative, but were nice. The hotel was clean, looked great. Breakfast wasn't great, but eveeything else was.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This motel is nicer than the other $100-$200/nite places I've stayed during this 5-week trip. Warm cookies at check-in, very nice room and beds, nicer complementary toiletries, and excellent selection of Breakfast items (including bread pudding and hand-made breakfast Burritos.) Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good, 1 overnight, staff was great and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025