Ponderosa Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Goldendale Observatory

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Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Porch
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 17 of 17 rooms

Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Room, 1 Bedroom (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen (Pet Friendly)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
775 E Broadway St, Goldendale, WA, 98620-9242

What's nearby

  • Celilo Pool - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Goldendale Observatory - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • 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

  • Wishram Station - 24 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 120 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

Motel near Goldendale Observatory
Ponderosa Motel provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Ponderosa Motel have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Microwaves, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 9 AM on weekends

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Ponderosa Motel Goldendale
Ponderosa Goldendale
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Frequently asked questions

Is Ponderosa Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ponderosa Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ponderosa Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ponderosa Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Ponderosa Motel located?

Situated in Goldendale, this motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Goldendale Observatory and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Cascade Cliffs Winery. Maryhill Stonehenge is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) away.

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Ponderosa Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 784 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 784 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 784 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 784 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 784 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

This is an older hotel but very clean and comfortable. The bed was perfect and i like that they have a breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

The staff was so nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

It met our needs for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Nice room, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Very good price. Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice and clean. Older looking building but the room has been updated. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

They have a lot of remodeling to do before I’d stay there again. The positive is their breakfast was decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10

The people that work there are very rude.. I will never stay there again. I do not recommend anyone to stay at this motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Excellent affordable option in this area. Convenient to the observatory and the Columbia River.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Loved the family/friends group suite!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Perfectly good motel even though the exterior could use some paint and a revamp.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10

Very old property and beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

Thank you! Liked the family/friends group room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

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.
The window sills. I didn't even take pics of the curtains and the showerhead coming apart from the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

5 minutes to Goldendale Observatory State Park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

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!
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10

Okay for the price. The room was very spacious but the TV didn’t work and the beds were horribly squeaky. The queen bed was slanted downwards at the headboard so very uncomfortable and the metal bunk beds were so squeaky they woke everyone up all night. Breakfast wasn’t great either. All the fruit was rotten and hot items were extremely u appetizing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice enough for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Close to the observatory, clean, good breakfast, and nice employees, especially the woman taking care of the breakfast area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Clean , quiet and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

I was in town for business. Very nice, friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025