Sandpoint Inn

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RocketFuel (FR)
5.7 (209 reviews)
363 Bonner Mall Way , Ponderay , US
+1 208-263-1222

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Shopping on site
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Japanese garden
Health or beauty spa nearby
Ski lift privileges
Snow sports gear
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, accommodating staff reported by multiple guests
Good location and generally quiet area
Some rooms described as clean and nicely furnished
Occasional positive breakfast/variety reported
Cons:
Frequent cleanliness problems (stained towels, moldy breakfast items, inconsistent housekeeping)
Multiple amenities out of service (hot tub/sauna, ice machine, vending, laundry)
Maintenance and safety issues (broken door locks, plumbing, electrical problems)
Poor value for money; booking/check-in mishandling and incorrect charges

Categories

Cleanliness
3
Multiple reports of stained towels, moldy bread at breakfast, room smell on arrival and inconsistent housekeeping (rooms cleaned only every 3 days) indicate notably poor cleanliness.
Service
9
Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating (allowed early check-in, helpful when present). Some service failures noted (desk unattended at check-in, reservation confusion), but overall staff efforts are a consistent positive in reviews.
Location
9
Location repeatedly called out as a positive (good for purpose of stay, quiet area). Train proximity noted by one guest as memorable; overall location sentiment is strongly positive.
Room Quality
5.5
Mixed room quality: several guests describe old/run-down rooms, plumbing issues (toilet not flushing), noisy AC and fans, while others report clean, nicely furnished rooms — overall average-to-below-average room quality.
Amenities
2.5
Many amenities out of order across reviews (hot tub/sauna, ice machine, vending, laundry) and safety/maintenance concerns (broken back door locks, padlocks), producing a strongly negative amenities impression.
Value for Money
3.5
Several guests felt the property was overpriced for its condition (one guest noted it was the most expensive and worst of several stays; charged incorrectly for nights), indicating poor value.
Food and Beverage
6.6
Breakfast feedback is mixed: some guests appreciated choices and found breakfast good, while others reported unappealing or overcooked items and moldy bread / not refreshed daily — slightly above average overall due to some positive notes.
Overall Experience
6.5
Overall experience is mixed: while many cite friendly staff, good location and some nice/clean rooms, recurring maintenance, cleanliness, amenity outages, and occasional serious safety/booking issues drag the overall stay down to a modest rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:22

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Wellness Centre
Indulge in relaxation at Days Inn by Wyndham Sandpoint's spa and wellness centre. Unwind in the sauna and pamper yourself with rejuvenating treatments, making your stay truly rejuvenating.

Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day right with a choice of continental or American breakfast at the motel. Enjoy a hearty meal before heading out to explore the beautiful surroundings of Ponderay, ensuring you have the energy for a day full of activities.

Convenient 24-Hour Front Desk
Rest easy knowing that our 24-hour front desk is always available to assist you during your stay. Whether you need local recommendations, extra amenities, or any other assistance, our friendly staff is here to make your experience memorable.

Experience comfort and convenience at Days Inn by Wyndham Sandpoint – book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GEG

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 209 reviews
Cleanliness: 3
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 2.5
Value for Money: 3.5
Food and Beverage: 6.6
Overall Experience: 6.5
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Steven • couple • us
5
Ageing facility. Nice staff that were trying to make it a go
Pros:

Poor

Cons:

Limited selection

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • family_with_children • us
4
Very disappointing.
Pros:

Location was good for why we were there

Cons:

No one at desk when tried to check in. Room only cleaned every 3 days. Breakfast was not refreshed every day—bread had mold on it. Only had one roll of toilet paper, called housekeeping 3 times—didn’t get request until morning. WiFi was weak. Tv didn’t connect—not able to watch

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • family_with_children • us
3
Disappointed
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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874ri • Family
2
Do not stay here
Pros:

Avoid at all cost, no hot water in room, tv wouldn’t shut off couldn’t even unplug it. Outside door lock broken so anyone could wander in at any time. Old and very run down worst place I have ever seen. We were only in the place for 15 minutes yet they charged us for 2 nights, motel hell experience.

2025-10-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Lorrie • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No breakfast available! Plumbing issues! Had to move to another room because of issues with electrical appliances and more plumbing issues 😒

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Judy • couple • gb
6
2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Jaspert • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Location, breakfast and staff were all very good.

Cons:

How run-down the facility is and our rooms toilet did not flush properly.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Nick
10
Pros:

Good breakfast

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • couple • us
4
2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Tracy
10
Pros:

Good location, quiet area. Friendly staff.

2025-08-29 • via Nuitee
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DODANA • family_with_children
10
Pros:

The hotel is nice and quiet. The only thing I didn't like was the breakfast options.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Christine • friends
4
Pros:

The train tracks—the trains! And this place closed down the day we checked out!! Good riddance!

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Carol • family
4
Pros:

Staff was friendly and allowed an early check-in. However, laundry, hot tub/sauna, ice machine were all out of order and sounds like they had been for long time. Vending machine empty. Back door entry broken, had tiny paddle lock, that locked from inside. Can’t imagine that’s not a huge fire code issue. Stayed in 8 different hotels this trip and this was by far the most expensive and worst.

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • family
2
Pros:

Hot tub was not working but never mentioned and Manager tried to say they didn't have my reservation and were sold out even though it was booked weeks ago and I know people who booked after me that were able to check in that day. After a bit of back and forth they magically had a room available.

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Voyager73860 • NONE
4
Pleasant staff, but avoid
Pros:

The staff were accommodating when checking in. However, some of the towels were stained, the light above the sink didn't work, and the TV didn't work. Staff came and fixed the TV. The air conditioner in the room was very loud and I was worried we wouldn't be able to sleep because of it. And the bathroom fan, which was connected to the light switch was extremely loud. I feared it would wake people up during the night. We looked forward to the eggs and sausage at breakfast, but both were overcooked and unappealing.

2025-08-04 • via Tripadvisor
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Bryant
4
Pros:

c

2025-08-03 • via Nuitee
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James • family
6
Pros:

The rooms were nice and clean. The outside of the property seemed unkept. Vending machines and ice makers were not working. There were padlocks on the exit doors for at night which seemed like a safety hazard. These were not locked while we were there but it looked lie they were to replace the lock that allowed you to exit the building but not enter without a key.

2025-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
pleasant stay
Pros:

Nice choses of breakfast items. A very small item, would be nice to have a water glass in room for taking meds etc. also a way to have a plug in next or close to bed. It was a good nice sleep. All in all it was a good stay. Thank you.

2025-08-03 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle
10
Pros:

The hotel was a bit smelly on arrival. The room was surprisingly nice. Wood furniture great air conditioning quiet area.

2025-08-02 • via Nuitee