Located near the Goldendale Observatory, Ponderosa Motel offers a warm welcome with breakfast and in-room WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of free self parking, meeting rooms, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk while previous guests rave about the delicious breakfast buffet and helpful staff.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Free parking
Main amenities (9)
Daily housekeeping
Meeting rooms
Air conditioning
Vending machine
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Banquet hall
Feel at home (6)
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
$86 nightly
The total price is $95
$95 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Room, 1 Bedroom
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Sleeps 8
3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Room, 1 Bedroom (Pet Friendly)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds
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Goldendale Observatory State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Maryhill Stonehenge - 18 min drive - 22.9 km
Getting around
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 120 min drive
Wishram Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Bake My Day Cafe - 14 min walk
Dairy Queen - 7 min walk
Gee's Family Restauran - 12 min walk
Dwinell Country Ales - 16 min walk
Pete's Pizza - 13 min walk
About this property
Ponderosa Motel
Enjoy your visit to Goldendale with a stay at Ponderosa Motel. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and snorkeling, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9 AM. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
49 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
DONE
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–9 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–9 AM on weekends
Barbecue grills
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Skiing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Picnic area
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Food and drink
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Mobile key entry
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Ponderosa Motel Goldendale
Ponderosa Goldendale
Ponderosa Motel Motel
Ponderosa Motel Goldendale
Ponderosa Motel Motel Goldendale
Frequently asked questions
Does Ponderosa Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ponderosa Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ponderosa Motel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Ponderosa Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ponderosa Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Ponderosa Motel and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking. Ponderosa Motel also has a picnic area.
What's the area around Ponderosa Motel like?
Ponderosa Motel is a short 15-minute walk from Presby Mansion and 15 minutes' walk from Celilo Pool. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.
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Ponderosa Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Family friendly
Location
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and hot with a wide variety of options. (98 reviews)
The internet and WiFi were strong and worked well. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
One night
Nice enough for a one night stay.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 12, 2025
I was in town for business. Very nice, friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2024
Close to the observatory, clean, good breakfast, and nice employees, especially the woman taking care of the breakfast area.
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2024
Clean , quiet and nice staff
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2024
Very clean and nice staff. Good breakfast with lots of options .
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 27, 2025
Drove 5 hrs and no room with reservations!
Poor poor management.
I booked this place 3 weeks ago.
I drove 5 hours and my kids are tired.
I get there and the room was canceled.
Not one person called me. Management didn’t call anyone that had a room. Everyone was sent away. How crappy is that on a holiday weekend in a town with only two motels. Will never book here again and this was my first time booking here.
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 5, 2024
This a fine place to stay if you are in the area. I liked the location and there were a lot of choices for breakfast.
Bryon
Bryon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
Wonderful place to stay and the all important beds were comfortable and a great breakfast
Tammy
Tammy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
I would travel here just for the breakfast!
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 22, 2025
Toilet seat was a soft seat, but it was full of cracks so very, very dirty. The curtains were all torn up. And wouldn’t close properly. The carpet smelled horrible. The silverware was just four small plastic forks and one small spoon. I’ve had coffee pot pods, but only one cup and we a couple. We will never stay there again. The woman agreed us was very nice, but it definitely needed a lot of work. We were four people each got a room and both rooms had serious issues. The heat didn’t work. Very very noisy heater and air conditioner. I ended up spending half of the night sleeping in my car. Because the mattress was as hard as a rock harder than the floor. It was a sad way to start our vacation.
Gene
Gene, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2024
Decent hotel, clean rooms.
Bill
Bill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
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Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2024
Good continental breakfast
Johnny
Johnny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
The adjoining properties were dilapidated and run down. Not the motel owners responsibility though. A good buffet breakfast with many options. A good set of instructions posted in each room.about how to operate the TV would be a good idea.
Marshall
Marshall, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2024
The motel is a little dated but it’s clean and comfortable. As always, the breakfast was excellent.
Cathy
Cathy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Pretty good breakfast, especially the chopped fried potatoes.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2024
Nice family run place, decent, fabulous free full breakfast.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 25, 2025
Our first room did not have a flushing toilet. The receptionist move us to another room. The room has a flushing toilet but no functioning light. Both rooms have a very strong odor. We just sleep there so it doesn’t bother us. Surprisingly, has a good breakfast.
Katherine Rose
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2024
The hotel is a bit older, but combined with the location and price its a good deal. If you just need an economical hotel to sleep for the night it is a good place to rest.
Noel
Noel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Staff was very nice. Great breakfast. Close walk to town.
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Property was very clean and quiet, air conditioning, great breakfast onsite and coffee. Staff was helpful.
Adele
Adele, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2024
Enjoyed our stay. Decided to spend 2 nights and tour the area. Lots of beautiful scenery and some great restaurants nearby.
Jolene
Jolene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
Excellent breakfast!
Lane
Lane, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2024
Easy check-in and pleasant staff rooms are a little dated, but comfortable.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2024
As advertised. Small town. Older property. Well maintained.