Ponder Point Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Bonner County Historical Society Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bonner County Historical Society Museum in Sandpoint. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Ponder Point

Cedar Street Hotel and Suites
Nice location in down town.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint
An awesome place to stay right at the base of Schweitzer Resort!! Convenient location with restaurants within walking, or about a 5 minute drive to Sandpoint. Very clean room. Kind staff. Free breakfast at the restaurant in the parking lot, it was delicious!! Would absolutely stay here again.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandpoint
Nice room, liked the amenities.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge
The room was nice. Wished the couch was a hideabed in the mini-suite. The beds were comfy and the pool/hot tub area was lovely.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

America's Best Value Inn Sandpoint
The staff made my stay comfortable and went beyond to see that I had what I needed. I arrived during the first winter snow and was given a room on the bottom floor right near the entrance door so carrying my luggage wasn't such a chore. The rooms are large and well maintained. Both the morning and ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Outdoors Inn
Clean room, very convenient for a quick stopover in Ponderay, ID. Room had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ponder Point

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