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Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge

2.5 star property

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A spacious lobby with a large Christmas tree, a fireplace, and a high ceiling with a balcony.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom visible in the background.
A Best Western Plus hotel with a stone facade, wooden beams, and a covered entrance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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477326 Highway 95 North, Ponderay, ID, 83864
  • Place, McNearney Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Pet Memorial Rose Garden
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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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
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom visible in the background.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom visible in the background.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom visible in the background.

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a mirror on the wall.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre. Change of towels is available on request
Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Ponderay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

Guests aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of McNearney Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and ski equipment rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Within a 15-minute walk of McNearney Park and Pet Memorial Rose Garden
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1163 square feet (108 square metres) and includes conference space. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Ponderay hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 4 children aged 14 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 717 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Clean and good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast selection was wonderful, bed was a little too firm for our old bodies
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great friendly staff! Clean rooms good food!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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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

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and staff got it ready early for our big group early!
Stayed 2 nights 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
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nicely kept up and clean and was welcoming to pets.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained property. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Pool and hot tub were very clean. Breakfast was great every morning. Location and parking were ideal.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
REAL breakfast, not cold pastries, etc. stayed in a residence inn in Bozeman at 3x the cost, and their breakfasts were very poor, with the same amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast and friendly check in. The rooms were great. Breakfast was anazing before we heading out skiing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size suites. Loved our stay and the breakfast was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Sheyanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, nice and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Breakfast was also really great🤗
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very well run hotel. Clean room, easy and friendly check-in, well presented and tasty breakfast….it all works. Great job.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025