Title: Ponderay Travel Guide: Best of Ponderay, Idaho Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ponderay](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponderay-Hotels.d6048034.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ponderay](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponderay-Holiday-Rentals.d6048034.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Ponderay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ponderay.d6048034.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ponderay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponderay.d6048034.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ponderay Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Lake Pend Oreille and Mountains From Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail , Sandpoint, Idaho, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048034/b5b0523b-1330-4bb0-b34a-430141813d4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Pend Oreille and Mountains From Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail , Sandpoint, Idaho, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048034/b5b0523b-1330-4bb0-b34a-430141813d4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yellow Sailboat on Lake Pend d' Oreille With Mountains From Pend d’ Oreille Bay Trail , Sandpoint, Idaho, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048034/c4eef15b-0e11-4f36-8dbe-c87f7b55cf5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Pend Oreille and Mountains From The Marina, Sandpoint, Idaho, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048034/ecdffd93-5eec-4984-bf56-de6b7b243373.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![When the Kokanee spawn in the lake, Bald Eagles migrate in to feast on the fish. This one seemed to be observing me as much as I was observing him. #nature #outdoors #bald_eagle #animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532651475/f24c6d36-2642-4409-95c5-fc0273270885.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ponderay Things to do - Top hotels in Ponderay - Top Holiday Rentals in Ponderay ![Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/116600/116521/a765a406_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint 477255 Highway 95 N Ponderay ID £87 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ponderay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Clean efficient room. Good breakfast at restaurant next-door. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=116521&PinnedHotelID=116521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048034) ![Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandpoint](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99922700/99922615/126cf5b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandpoint 477490 US Route 95 Ponderay ID £110 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ponderay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews) Awesome room and it actually looked like the picture onscreen! Staff were so nice and gave us some great Local information! I would highly recommend! Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=99922615&PinnedHotelID=99922615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048034) ![Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2750000/2745500/2745434/d0ab953a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge 477326 Highway 95 North Ponderay ID £103 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ponderay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Clean, spacious room (king) and super friendly and responsive staff! Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=2745434&PinnedHotelID=2745434&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048034) [See all 673 properties in Ponderay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6048034) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The School House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104390000/104383900/104383862/w905h683x59y0-e78f2fd5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The School House Ponderay ID Stay at this holiday home in Sandpoint. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Schweitzer Mountain Resort and McNearney Park are ... 2/10 (1 review) Horrible experience. No contact from host. Had to use VRBO customer service to get ahold of her. Ended up getting money back for the stay. Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandpoint-Hotels-The-School-House.h104383862.Hotel-Information) ![Downtown Sandpoint Lakeside Condo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67580000/67573000/67572943/a485a3c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Downtown Sandpoint Lakeside Condo Sandpoint ID Stay at this beach condo in Sandpoint. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attractions Liberty Pier and Sandpoint City Beach Park are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews) Great cozy spot for a small family. Tucked away in a cove right off the highway, so it was very easy to find. I did notice there was a quite a bit of train noise at night, but if you are in a deep sleep you probably wouldn’t notice it. We came in the winter, so we couldn’t enjoy all the amenities, ... Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandpoint-Hotels-Downtown-Sandpoint-Lakeside-Condo-With-Pool.h67572943.Hotel-Information) ![Dog-friendly mountain castle with a washer/dryer, private hot tub, & fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67640000/67635700/67635699/736974cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dog-friendly mountain castle with a washer/dryer, private hot tub, & fireplace Sandpoint ID Stay at this ski holiday home in Sandpoint. Enjoy private hot tubs, a water park and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews) This was such a magical place to stay on our Christmas vacation!! It surpassed ALL expectations! I have yet to experience such uniqueness as well as exceptional quality… We came with our college age sons and they were blown away! The second night we had 6 inches of fresh snow…Chateau ... Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandpoint-Hotels-Dog-Friendly-Mountain-Castle-With-A-Washerdryer.h67635699.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Ponderay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6048034&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Ponderay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048034&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048034&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048034&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048034&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048034&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048034&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048034&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048034&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Sandpoint Elks Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Ponderay at Sandpoint Elks Golf Course. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandpoint-Elks-Golf-Course-Idaho.d553248621556151329.Attraction) #### McNearney Park After visiting McNearney Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ponderay. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/McNearney-Park-Sandpoint.d933087176032612352.Attraction) #### Bonner Mall You can do some window-shopping at Bonner Mall during your trip to Ponderay. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bonner-Mall-Ponderay.d933086915847364608.Attraction) ## Cities near Ponderay ![Sandpoint featuring snow skiing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9756/9db04859-c703-4198-b074-e5c87d848eea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sandpoint - Cities near Ponderay - Places of interest [Sandpoint](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandpoint.dx9756) - [Schweitzer Mountain Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Schweitzer-Mountain-Resort-Sandpoint.d6054028.Attraction) - [Diann's Weeping Trees Botanical Garden ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dianns-Weeping-Trees-Botanical-Garden-Sagle.d553248621532651470.Attraction)