Ponder Point Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Hit the slopes in Sandpoint with a visit to Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Sandpoint City Beach Park

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sandpoint City Beach Park might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sandpoint. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Sandpoint City Beach Park

Lakeview Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lakeview Park, a lovely green space in Sandpoint. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lakeview Park

The Idaho Club Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Sandpoint at The Idaho Club Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

The Idaho Club Golf Course

Liberty Pier

Liberty Pier is just one of the places to see in Sandpoint, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Liberty Pier

Panida Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Panida Theater during your stay in Sandpoint. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Panida Theater

Our pick of the best Ponder Point Hotel Deals

Dog Friendly Waterfront Estate | Sleeps 19!

Dog Friendly Waterfront Estate | Sleeps 19!

Sandpoint ID
Stay at this beach holiday home in Sandpoint. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Pet Memorial Rose Garden and McNearney ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
We had a great time at this property! Beautiful home, well stocked kitchen, clean and great views! Property manager was easy to work with and very helpful. There were no chairs for down by the water and they brought some when we arrived. Only recommendation would be providing some umbrellas or some ...

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

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Dog Friendly Waterfront Estate | Sleeps 19!
Cedar Street Hotel and Suites

Cedar Street Hotel and Suites

2.5 out of 5
415 Cedar St Sandpoint ID
The price is NZ$200 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
NZ$200
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandpoint. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Comfortable room. Convenient location. It was a little loud due to a larger group of inebriated people in or around the hotel partying and yelling until almost midnight. The included breakfast was unfortunately quite sparse in terms of both choice and availability of items, and the staff only restocked ...

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Cedar Street Hotel and Suites
Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint

2.5 out of 5
477255 Highway 95 N Ponderay ID
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$217 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$217
1 Feb - 2 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! (1,012 reviews)
Booked the whirlpool suite but the whirlpool wasn’t working. Everything else was great!

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint
Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandpoint

Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandpoint

4 out of 5
477490 US Route 95 Ponderay ID
The price is NZ$301 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
NZ$301
13 Jan - 14 Jan
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! (423 reviews)
Pros: - clean room - helpful and friendly staff - water fountain on the ground floor Cons: - parking $10/night - no EV charging for Tesla at the property or in Sandpoint - limited restaurant options around the hotel - banana is the only fruit available at breakfast :(

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandpoint
Dog-friendly mountain castle with a washer/dryer, private hot tub, & fireplace

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! (34 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

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Dog-friendly mountain castle with a washer/dryer, private hot tub, & fireplace
Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge

Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge

2.5 out of 5
477326 Highway 95 North Ponderay ID
The price is NZ$286 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
NZ$286
12 Jan - 13 Jan
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)
Great place to stay if needed super friendly and clean

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Ponder Point

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Dover Bay

If you're spending some time in Dover Bay, Lake Pend Oreille and Sandpoint-Dover Community Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Dover Bay

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