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4.6 out of 5

"The owner greeted us and introduced herself before we even got to the office. She gave us recommendations on where to eat and things to see. The room ... " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 08 Oct 2023

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Hotel Description

Motel near Sandpoint Elks Golf Course in Ponderay

In Ponderay

You'll find Sandpoint Elks Golf Course and Panida Theater within 3 miles (5 km) of this motel. Sandpoint City Beach Park and Liberty Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Property Amenities

Luggage storage is available at this motel. Take advantage of the free self parking.

Standard Queen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$106* Per night/room May 23 - May 24

Deluxe King Kitchenette

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Two Queen Kitchenette

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

2 Queen Kitchenette

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Outdoors Inn ratings based on 9 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.6 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Outdoors Inn

Everyone (3) Couples (1) Family (4)
5 out of 5
The owner greeted us and introduced herself before we even got to the office. She gave us recommendations on where to eat and things to see. The room was exceptionally clean! Super cute motel and rooms and would definitely stay here again!

Posted by on Oct 8, 2023

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5 out of 5
If it had breakfast it would be the perfect place.

Posted by on Mar 16, 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 4, 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Sep 21, 2021

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4 out of 5
No ice. Coffee was instant, not real. No chairs in the room, just bar stools.

Posted by on Aug 24, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 31, 2021 by Amy

Hi Jan, sorry it wasn't a perfect stay. Just to clarify - the coffee is definitely NOT "instant": it is "steep"-style coffee from a local coffee roaster. It comes in bags like tea and steeps in hot water, which is provided via the in-room water kettle (which is useful for tea drinkers also.) There is no ice machine, but i believe we provided you with bag of ice and a cooler? Sorry if that was a different guest, but in any case, ice is definitely available! You're right that the kitchenette rooms come with counter stools. Folding chairs are available on request. Thanks for giving our independent motel a shot!

2 out of 5
Biggest negative we had during our stay was that there was no one on site to check us in or out. Check in was supposed to be at 4:00. We tried three times to check in before the housekeeper finally let us in a room. There was also no one available when we had trouble getting our door to lock. Customer service nightmare.

Posted by on Jul 30, 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 21, 2021

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5 out of 5
Terrific place that has been recently renovated. Very clean and comfortable. I would stay here again.

Posted by , from Spokane, WA on Sep 12, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 21, 2020 by Amy

We look forward to having you back, Steve! And thank you, thank you for taking the time to give us a boost.

5 out of 5
I was pretty much pleased with everything about the place. A very friendly greeting when we arrived. Very helpful with our check in to the room. Super nice room with very comfy beds. Super clean new room. They allowed us to have our dogs stay there. The only minor thing was that we couldn't get any local channels on the TV. We will surely book a stay there again when or if we are in the area.

Posted by , from Klamath Falls OR on Sep 8, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 16, 2020 by Amy

Gary, thanks so much for taking the time to review! Yeah, the smart tvs are funky like that -- the one thing they don't do well is local channels. But I'm so glad the rest of your stay was great and look forward to seeing you again.

Property Features

Self parking is free. This Ponderay motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Sandpoint Station (5.3 km / 3.3 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Outdoors Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Hair dryer
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning

Nearby Activities

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

  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 225 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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

Hotel Names

  • Outdoors Inn Motel
  • Outdoors Inn Ponderay
  • Outdoors Inn Motel Ponderay

You should know

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.