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
$81 nightly
The total price is $89
$89 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
1 bedroom
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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
1 bedroom
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
Maryhill Art Museum - 21 min drive - 26.2 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
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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
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from July 31 2025 to August 9 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Exterior
During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
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
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Bed
Bathroom
Breakfast
Towns
Biscuits
Location
Family friendly
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as great, delicious, hot, and with a wide variety of options. (101 reviews)
The internet and WiFi were strong and worked well. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jul 28, 2025
Room was clean, beds were comfortable, and they have a expanded breakfast.
Roxanne
Roxanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 28, 2025
Excelente place to enjoy de surroundings area, rustic and peaceful 💚
armando
armando, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 18, 2025
This is an older hotel but very clean and comfortable. The bed was perfect and i like that they have a breakfast
Peggy
Peggy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 17, 2025
The staff was so nice!
Reagan
Reagan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 17, 2025
We have a big family so it was great to have multiple beds in the spacious room and lots of seating. We also appreciate the full buffet breakfast with eggs and waffles included in the great price and the staff being so friendly and accommodating. Thank you for a great stay!
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 21, 2025
It met our needs for the night
Eva
Eva, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 1, 2025
Good staff, clean parking area, good breakfast, close to downtown, quiet. Room was clean but some updating should be considered. Coffee was excellent. Stayed there several times. Price was good. Will return again.
larry
larry, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 30, 2025
This is a reasonably priced place with breakfast included. It’s older and has noisy air conditioning but if you turn it off the area is quiet. The market across the street had amazing produce and well stocked . The staff are very nice. Shower could have been better, low pressure.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 2, 2025
Nice room, comfortable bed.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 23, 2025
we went to Goldendale Observatory park, the ponderosa motel is on the way and close, it is very convenient for us go out at night for star gazing. The room is clean and neat. the kitchen is good, and room is quiet. the only complain I have the bed is too soft.
Chin
Chin, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 12, 2025
Very good price. Good breakfast
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 26, 2025
Nice and clean. Older looking building but the room has been updated. Friendly staff.
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 23, 2025
They have a lot of remodeling to do before I’d stay there again. The positive is their breakfast was decent.
Shawna
Shawna, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 29, 2025
Great location. Friendly staff.
Erica
Erica, 7-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 5, 2025
The people that work there are very rude.. I will never stay there again. I do not recommend anyone to stay at this motel
Savarrah
Savarrah, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 28, 2025
Excellent affordable option in this area. Convenient to the observatory and the Columbia
River.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 19, 2025
Loved the family/friends group suite!
Roxanne
Roxanne, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 18, 2025
Perfectly good motel even though the exterior could use some paint and a revamp.
linda
linda, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jun 12, 2025
Very old property and beds.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
I don’t see how anyone could possibly say anything negative about this wonderful motel. Everything was absolutely clean and our room appeared to have everything newly remodeled. We actually had two separate rooms with the door that closes for two people to have total privacy. Our space was incredibly spacious and felt a great deal more like an apartment than a hotel room. There was a full kitchen with everything that is needed for basic cooking: wonderful place especially considering that there are few other options. The breakfast was hot with absolutely amazing freshly made hash, brown potatoes with vegetables and eggs. Absolutely delicious danishes, fresh juice, and hot biscuits and gravy!!
Laura H
Laura H, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 19, 2025
Thank you! Liked the family/friends group room.
Roxanne
Roxanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 13, 2025
5 minutes to Goldendale Observatory State Park
Fei
Fei, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jun 27, 2025
I will say the person was friendly enough upon check-in. The full breakfast was very good. I was supposed to stay two nights but I cancelled the second night. Dirty and old. I wasn't sure if I should feel safe or not, given the surroundings and the people outside arguing late at night. I would not recommend it.
Cody
Cody, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jun 15, 2025
Bed was lumpy and hard, air conditioning was very noisy, no breakfast at all, employee needed the day off, expensive for the accomidations. Customer service lacking. overall rundown. We wont recommend.
patsy
patsy, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 22, 2025
Currently, the property is under upgrading construction. Under these conditions the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We had a room where the the rug had just been steam cleaned. Looked good! The bed was comfortable. The bathroom had a standard toilet not one of those kiddy ones! That's a plus. Someone had taken the cord from the fridge. The breakfast was nothing special but again the staff was pleasant and helpful. The Ponderosa was handy for our traveling home and I hope to return to see their renovations. Plus it's super close to the observatory!