Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited, and no reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a maximum fee of USD 15 per pet, per day, and a maximum of USD 30 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Ponderay, Idaho, within a 15-minute walk of McNearney Park and Pet Memorial Rose Garden. It is 9.9 miles from Schweitzer Mountain Resort and 1.2 miles from Bonner Mall.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an indoor swimming pool. Pool access is available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the hotel policies regarding children?

Up to 2 children aged 17 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent's or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Hotel Ruby Sandpoint - Convenient Stay in Sandpoint

What guests think

Across many reviews, Hotel Ruby Sandpoint earns praise for very friendly staff, clean rooms, and an outstanding complimentary breakfast served at the neighboring restaurant, alongside useful amenities like an indoor pool, hot tubs, fire pits, and pet-friendly spaces.

Common drawbacks include small rooms, thin walls, and no elevator, plus occasional maintenance issues with hot tub jets and a very small pool. Several guests noted industrial or hallway noise and intermittent Wi‑Fi, while a few reported musty or pet odors and inconsistent housekeeping on longer stays. The location is convenient for Schweitzer access and near shops and dining, though a short drive from downtown Sandpoint. Expect a clean, friendly, value-focused stay with standout breakfast and compact rooms.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the indoor pool, two hot tubs, outdoor fire pits, lounge with pool table, pet areas, and ski/bike amenities; laundry is also noted. Recurring negatives include broken or overly hot hot‑tub jets, a very small/shallow pool, and no elevator.

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Teresa

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast is at the farmhouse restaurant in the same parking lot and it was amazing!! The only downer was even with two hot tubs neither one worked

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Paula

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed for a week as we visited family. Two adults and 2 teens. The room was comfortable and they had a nice sitting room with pool table so when we needed down time we weren't just stuck in our room. The hot tub isnt working, and it sounds like it will take a while to get the jets going. The pool and hot tub were clean and we did sit in the hot tub for a while. The best part is the breakfast buffet. It is like no other hotel breakfast. It is in an actual restaurant and is delicious!

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Teresa

Feb 10, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms, nice amenities, clean pool/hottub. Great breakfast included.

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Tim

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice pool and fire pit out front.

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Kathleen

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator is an issue for older people with heavy luggage.

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Jay

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Superb place. Really nice amenities and extra touches like a free pool table. Only disappointment was the spa jets weren't working.

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Cindy

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were welcomed by Chris who was friendly and efficient. our room is clean; facility seems new. I love the small park next door! We ate at a nearby Mexican restaurant within walking distance. Hotel has hot tubs, a gym, and fire pits outside with a nice seating area. We would definitely return!

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Bradley

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, comfortable hotel in Ponderay near turnoff to Schweitzer ski area. Clean rooms and friendly staff. There are 2 hot tubs, a pool, small workout room, and even a room for ski waxing and bike storage. Close and convenient to Sandpoint and shopping.

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Chad

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Jets in hot tub were broken, big bummer but other than that this is one of the best stats I've ever had!

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Barry

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. Good location. Two hot tubs is awesome

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Cleanliness

Clean rooms and well‑kept grounds are mentioned repeatedly. A few guests noted musty or pet odors and occasional lapses in housekeeping during multi‑night stays.

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Eunice

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked this hotel at the last minute, and were overall very satisfied with our stay. The pool/hot tub, outdoor fire pits, pool table, always available hot coffee/tea/ice water, and surprisingly nice free breakfast buffet really helped make our stay comfortable and convenient. The one negative was the lack of ventilation in the bathroom. This in itself is not a huge deal – but it did result in an overwhelming musty odor in the room. I needed to often open up the windows to air out the room when returning to it, because the smell was so strong to me.

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Emily

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always a clean, comfortable stay.

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Stephanie

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access, spotless, comfortable beds, nicely decorated. Easy check in. We will stay again.

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Rhonda

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean. Fresh coffee available. Best breakfast ever offered with any hotel stay i have had.

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Regis

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room. Breakfast very good.

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Samira

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, the staff were really friendly and helpful.

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Natalie

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and nice. Staff was friendly and we enjoyed our stay!

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Julie

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet motel and very clean. Free complimentary breakfast at the restaurant next door. It was my second stay and I’ll be staying again. Plus very dog friendly!

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Igor

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay- the room was very clean, comfortable, and nicely set up. Everything was functional and we had everything we needed. A really pleasant and comfortable place to stay!

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Brenda

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed before and was very happy. I know we had 3 kids but the wet dog smell in the room was pretty bad.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern but compact, with comfortable beds and practical layouts; some suites offer extras. Noise can carry through thin walls or AC units, views may face loading areas, Wi‑Fi can be weak, and in‑room coffee/microwaves are by request.

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Kathleen

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Ruby. We got a basic room, which was small, but served our needs as we were just in it to sleep. I was a little disappointed that there was no tub in the bathroom as I am a bath person, but it was ok. The hotel offers refrigerator and microwave upon request, I am unsure if there is a charge for that or not, but that was unexpected. We didn’t need those things, so no problems with it not being in room. There is laundry for $2.75/load and detergent to buy for $1+tax. The continental breakfast was AMAZING and you will not find a better one for this price range of hotel. We ate at the onsite restaurant for dinner and the food was good but service was slow. Overall, we are very pleased with our stay. Thanks

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Hunter

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quality of free breakfast at adjacent restaurant was excellent. One of the best we’ve had. The property was very clean. Staff were all very friendly and service was great. Only issue we had was the weak wifi.

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Pamela

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff and clean comfy room, rooms are small, very quite area, close to shopping

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Grant

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Small but efficient room. Breakfast was ok.

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Donald

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No coffee maker or microwave in the room.

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Rob

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms clean but small and need a refresh.

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Rodney

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The AC unit in the room was noisy. That was the only negative I found with the Hotel Ruby.

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Howard

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

So my stay here at the hotel was definitely a 4.5 out of 5. My room was next to the north 40 store and I believe it was the lowes or home depot behind it. So if I went to sleep early I heard forklifts at night. Then early in the morning was the same thing. What i did not like the most was the bed. I am 6-3” tall and 258. So kind of a big guy. I crushed that bed definitely not the bed at home. How ever everything else was great. Voucher for food next door was killer. Walmart close buy, star bucks across the street. Taco bell and burger king also there if you need your insides cleaned out. A big possibility i will come up later in the year. I will definitely stay there again.

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jimmy

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic clean property. The rooms are smaller than average.

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Tara

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was the smallest room we've ever stayed in for a queen, was shocked, but it was clean and just fine. Was smaller than our bedroom at home which isn't very big. Wish I'd taken a photo, but didn't. Could hear t.v. in room next to us at one point. Door across from us slamming at 3 a.m. and the guy doing it loudly talking, typical hotel annoyances. A.C. worked great but was RIGHT next to my side of bed below the window so opted to turn it off at night. Mattress wasn't great, not very supportive and we are small people at 140 & 155 lbs. Breakfast buffet was wonderful!! Sitting by the fire pit at night outside was relaxing. Didn't use the pool or hot tub. Have to walk through there to get out to fire pits though.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check‑ins and responsive front desk. Isolated complaints cite rude interactions, a serious room‑assignment error at night, and occasional misinformation or housekeeping inconsistencies.

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Gabe

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was so kind and helpful.

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Jessica

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in was great. The lady was very sweet and helpful. It took only a few minutes. My problem was with the morning shift. I set up a late checkout but they still were calling the room telling me I’m late getting out. I called the desk and asked about how to order my breakfast with heir voucher because the directions left on the desk stated that the restaurant would deliver to my room. When I mentioned that the front desk agent told me they do not offer that and then I would have to go to the restaurant and order. Though that agent sounded confident in her answers, they did not make any sense. I would’ve appreciate it and have more respect for an individual that tells me they are unsure or don’t know versus just giving me the wrong answers altogether. It created a very stressful check out.

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Benjamin Rudy

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is fine. Unfortunately, at 10:45PM staff opened my door (which was chained) and yelled to get out saying the computer shows the room empty. I checked in at 6pm... paid for the room, was given the card keys... I told them I paid for my room. They came back and beat on the door again 10 minutes later demanding I open the door and vacate the room... they did this several times after I gave them my name... the last time they threatened to call the police, I told them to go right ahead. 10 minutes passed and a lady came to my door again and started to apologize for their error... They need to retrain their staff and learn how to make contact with people that are asleep and not threaten them. The hotel did comp my room and the day staff were very sincere in their repeated apologies. It could have been handled is a much better way....

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Lisa

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I found the staff exceptionally gracious and helpful. We lost our phone and they went above and beyond to help us find it. Housekeeping and front desk went out of their way to help. I will recommend Hotel Ruby to everyone.

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Barbara

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff all were very helpful and very polite. I will definitely be passing their name out there. Thank you Barbara Hogg

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Constance

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

What stood out to me was the friendly and courteous staff. When I flew into Spokane, my baggage was delayed. I checked into the Hotel Ruby without anything. The staff took care of me and gave me essentials until I was able to get my baggage the next day. The entire staff went out of their way to make sure all my needs were met.

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Donald Vincent

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

The Staff at this property are a step above most Hotels and none at this price point. Everyone was helpful and happy. Ruben was as knowledgeable as a concierge at a five star resort and the night staff was helpful no matter what time it was. I would recommend this property with no reservations.

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Janet

Feb 13, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was fabulous! We were greeted by a friendly anfd helpful staff that was able to help us navigate and find great shopping and places to eat with a local flavor. Our room was comfortable and clean and we were able to enjoy the amenities. We used the pool, billiards tables and the and there were tables in various areas where we spread out our craft projects and worked on them . I was impressed with everything .

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Kaitlin

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had to cut our Idaho trip short because of this hotel — which was not part of the vacation plan. The hotel itself looked nice, but the bed was so loud and uncomfortable it felt like sleeping on a squeaky trampoline. One night was plenty. Backs heal, coffee exists, we could’ve rolled with it. What we couldn’t roll with? The staff. When we asked about checking out early and getting money back for another hotel I wasn’t expecting a parade or a refund fairy to appear. I understand policies are policies. But there’s a way to deliver “no” with basic empathy, and then there’s the way I was treated — dismissive, cold, and downright rude. I’ve worked in service my entire life, and I always give the benefit of the doubt. Bad days happen. But this wasn’t that. This was a deliberate choice to treat a paying guest like a nuisance. My husband almost had to step in. I wish it was just that one instance but every interaction I had throughout this experience with them (including before we even got there) were consistently awful. So instead of exploring and visiting with family, we packed up and left. And when our local relatives found out why, they were furious — in a tourist town, they don’t want their guests treated like this either. They told me if I didn’t leave a review, they would. Trust me when I say: you’d rather it come from me.

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Hernan

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The agent Tyler at front desk was awesome during check-in. Keep up the good work Tyler, the hotel is lucky to have you. Cheers

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Location

Convenient for Schweitzer Mountain access and close to shopping and restaurants; set back from the main road. Some rooms experience noise from nearby retail/loading areas, and the property is a short drive from downtown.

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jeff

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We received a room on the main floor at the very end of the hallway. The person above us was pretty noisy. The main issue is that our room backed onto an industrial business at the back of the property.a" The fork lift started running at 6am. The hotel did not seem busy. I am not sure why we were given a room at that location.

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Andrea

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was all very good and well worth the money. The only disappointing thing is the pool is super small. And it's hard to find the parking lot. We had to drive through walmart to get to the hotel.

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Jeffrey

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a very clean hotel and the staff were friendly. The location is a little north of downtown Sandpoint but just a quick drive away. We would stay here again.

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Jennifer

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Ruby is right at the crossroad to Schweitzer ski resort. It is on a main road but located far back on their lot so there is no road noise. Sandpoiny was a short drive away.

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Stephen

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Buffet breakfast was excellent especially the smoked bacon and fruit selection. Location is great for biking and hiking. Very good value for the location.

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Bradley

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, comfortable hotel in Ponderay near turnoff to Schweitzer ski area. Clean rooms and friendly staff. There are 2 hot tubs, a pool, small workout room, and even a room for ski waxing and bike storage. Close and convenient to Sandpoint and shopping.

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Mladen

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A nice newer property. Unfortunately a little bit away from downtown and there is a very limited transportation service in town.

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Krista

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access off highway but minimal road noise

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Kenneth

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room except paid for in-room hot tub but was told at check-in jets don’t work..known maintenance should be repaired immediately. Complimentary Breakfast buffet excellent. Awkward location tucked almost inside a feed store parking lot and behind restaurant at a busy intersection. Not close to downtown

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Amanda

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great buffet breakfast! Nice location, close to Walmart, main hiways ect. Would stay here again.

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Dining

Breakfast at the Farmhouse/restaurant across the parking lot is frequently praised for quality and variety. Some reviews note limited weekday offerings, slow service or restocking at times, early‑morning timing conflicts, and limited options for dietary restrictions.

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Melissa

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I think it's changed hands the breakfast is not what it used to be

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Jeff

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The advertised breakfast was not available until well after check out for most of the guests. Not until 0900. This is. Ski town so the majority of guests needed to find breakfast on their own. There was no intent to compensate guests for the lack of advertised service or voucher them for a future breakfast. Sandpoint has many hotels available to skiers. The marketed breakfast is why we selected the Hotel Ruby

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susan

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A superb breakfast, made with care by a chef who loves his work. At check-in, special help by the friendly desk clerk.

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Naomi

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was th best any of us had ever had a motel. It was a buffet at the restaurant next door. Lots of delicious hot choices and great fresh fruit and yogurt.

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Zameer

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Essentially value for money stay. But the breakfast was a mistake. If you have anu dietary restrictions dont bother. The lady at the restaurant not interested and completely ignored our dietary restrictions so we would not return.and recommend. Property is simple but clean but probably 3 stars to be honest

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Kenneth

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room except paid for in-room hot tub but was told at check-in jets don’t work..known maintenance should be repaired immediately. Complimentary Breakfast buffet excellent. Awkward location tucked almost inside a feed store parking lot and behind restaurant at a busy intersection. Not close to downtown

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Melissa

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Much to my surprise this was a great hotel! The atmosphere was incredible, the staff were all warm and friendly, from the front desk to the morning maintenance guy! The room was clean and cozy. The breakfast buffet that was included across the parking lot was much more than just a normal continental breakfast, it was delicious and all the staff over there were so friendly. Way to standout Ruby Hotel! We will most definitely be back next year for the motorcycle rally and will be staying here again! If I could leave 10 stars I would!!!!!

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stacey

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast is outstanding. It’s at a restaurant across the parking lot. The bacon is put in a smoker so the outside edges have a beautiful crisp, the sausage is good quality, the food is made from scratch. It’s in the details!

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Ron

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We went to the restaurant for our complimentary breakfast, after we read the review we were expecting good things only to find empty trays and no new food coming. The attendant seemed more intent on cleaning up then supplying any new food. I travel extensively for my work and have to say this restaurant was on par with some of the worst places I've stayed. Very unimpressed.

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Savannah

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was beautiful and very clean ! We got the Family Suite and was perfect for us ! And the free breakfast buffet was the best breakfast we have had at a hotel ! Will stay here again if in the area -

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