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Reviews of Outdoors Inn

31016 Idaho 200, Ponderay, ID 83852, United States of America

#1 of 4 hotels in Ponderay

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Review Score

Based on 118 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    10
    Very content
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No Ice available, I like a glass of Iced drink at end of day.

    Rooms were clean, well-maintained comfortable bed nice little refrigerator microwave area . Supplied wonderful specialized teabags, not just coffee as a tea drinker. I really appreciate this.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    10
    Great home away from home!
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That I had to leave the next day 😉

    Everything! Cute, cozy and clean!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The only drawback is the proximity to the railway. Some of the trains were loud during the night. Sandpoint/Ponderai is a busy train hub. Also, there is no chill area away from the traffic and the railway. It is a motel, you are either in your room or in the parking lot facing the route and track.

    The owners went out of their way to make sure that we had all the appliances to be self sufficient to make breakfast ans lunches in our room. The room was clean and newly renovated with taste. Amy was very amiable and made sure we were comfortable. She also guided us to find restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs another mirror in the room

    No breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent except for the trains.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The trains were passing ALL night long. I would suggest supplying ear plugs for your guests.

    Very clean and comfortable rooms. Bed comfy. Loved parking right in front of our door with pet and ski stuff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    10
    Great spot in Ponderey! Close to everything! The place was so clean also!! The bed was comfy and room was warm and cozy!
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing! We loved it!

    Great little property! Very well maintained and convenient.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    9.0
    Adorably decorated with everything you need for comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Adorable decor Clean Comfortable and very well equipped High end complimentary items ( coffee, soaps etc). Emphasis on sustainability! Allowed our small dogs in pet approved room!!🎉😊

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    8.0
    Clean motel with pleasant character, and cyber management.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My laptop could not pick up the motel's wi-fi, even though my phone could. The bathroom door is sliding, and would open unexpectedly. The motel is located on a highway, with a railroad running parallel. The night trains were not frequent and did not bother us. I never met the owners or management personally, and therefore did not rate them. Everything was communicated by text, and I would not stay there again for the same reason I don't like self-checkouts at stores.

    Room was very clean and had some original character. The bed was very comfortable. Everything in the bathroom, except the door, worked very well. The rate was very reasonable, though the room was small.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    10
    Super place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room was very clean and nicely appointed. Provided amenities were wonderful and the check-in, check-out procedures were an absolute breeze. Proprietors kept in constant contact.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well designed with thoughtful touches like good coffee with real half & half in your room Amy, the owner, was very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    8.0
    Clean and comfortable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit of road noise. It’s on a busy highway.

    Newly redone. Very clean and wonderful linens!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    10
    Thank you so much. Will definitely recommend to friends/family and/or stay again ourselves!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All good.

    Everything was great! Love the fact that it's wood floors and no bed skirts! Simple cute decor. Really clean room/bathroom. Soaps were good. The counter and sink in room were very useful. Kids loved it! Thank you!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    10
    Super nice and friendly staff. Great dining recommendations and very slick self check in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The highway was noisy, but it got quiet after dark

    We’ll maintained, modern update of an old motel.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    9.0
    Clean and cute
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a bit noisy from the highway and trains but that could be anywhere in the town. It is a bit small.

    The room was very clean and the people were easy to work with. Completely remodeled and cute.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2023

    10
    This was a welcome relief to the other hotels we stayed at on our trip. Much better set up than any chain hotels and cle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very clean- great remodel- appreciate the self check in

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2023

    9.0
    Unique spot to spend a night on the way through town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise between rooms (which wasn’t a problem for us, but I apologize to our neighbors…I have three teenage boys) Not much to see or do within walking distance.

    Unique, loved the simple, modern decor. Very friendly owner /staff. Provided some amazing recommendations on places to eat. Short drive to downtown Sand point and the beach.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe a tad spendy for a motel room and for what a motel offers.

    Clean room, comfortable beds, and loved the decor! Staff were nice and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean, nicely remodeled. Good quality linens, toiletries, coffee.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    10
    Quiet and comfortable. Room was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Quiet and comfortable. Room was great!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    10
    Outdoors Inn - Great Staff and Support, Clean and Quiet Rooms and Fair Value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    We cannot think of anything that we did not like, all was good and was exactly what we were looking for after a good day riding in hot weather.

    A few hours before our arrival I received a text giving me details about our room # and how to gain entry, plus other details about the place. This was great and made check-in easy and fast. The motel uses keypad locks on the doors so there are no keys to worry about forgetting to return or lose. When we arrived we realized that we needed a third sleeping platform so I texted the Manager, Sam and she responded immediately and rode her bicycle over and give us a cot to set up in our room. Sam recommended a local place in neighboring Sandpoint, ID to see some entertainment and enjoy a local brew with excellent food called Mick Duff's. It was also excellent! The room was done in a very nice Northwestern motif unique for this type of temporary lodging IMO, and was very nicely done. Everything was clean and the environmentally safe soaps were high quality and appreciated. Plenty of towels were in the room and importantly there were plenty of electrical outlets for chargers. The place was full but we could not hear other guests unless they were outside speaking loudly and all slept well, even myself who found the cot to be pretty comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was very convenient to town

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    10
    Boutique motel lodging, very clean, very close to Sandpoint
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wonderful family-owned motel close to Sandpoint. The non-franchise motel has been remodeled into boutique-style lodging. One can tell the owners care about this place and aim high to maintain a modern, clean look to the premises. This was our first stay here, and the Outdoors Inn has earned our support. All rooms of the motel are located on street level, which provides easy baggage transfer from the car directly into the room. Motel staff communicated clearly by email/text before hand, to provide easy to follow check-in instructions. Self check-in was a breeze. The room is very clean, the decor is modern with a woodsy twist, and the bed is quite comfortable. Even though we did not use the “kitchen kit,” it appeared to include the essentials, such as plates, glasses, utensils, etc. Next time we’ll take advantage of the kitchen kit. The motel is within short walking distance of the Hoot Owl Cafe, an awesome roadside all American breakfast diner down the road. We’ll definitely stay at the Outdoors Inn again - we highly recommend.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would absolutely tell people to bring EARPLUGS! Traffic noise huge but had I been forewarned I would have been mich happier. Heads up not a bad thing. Otherwise, recommend for a short weekend.

    All was EXCELLENT for price and value.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable stay close to town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was not walking distance to Sandpoint, but is a quick and easy drive for dinner.

    We appreciated the attention to detail, everything completely updated and thoughtfully done. The room was clean, cozy and comfortable. Great bed and bedding. Extensive streaming options on the tv. Loved it all.

    Stayed in June 2023

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