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Ponderosa Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Goldendale Observatory

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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775 E Broadway St, Goldendale, WA, 98620-9242
  • Place, Goldendale Observatory
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Goldendale Observatory State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Maryhill Stonehenge
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Bedroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 Bedroom (Pet Friendly)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen (Pet Friendly) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen (Pet Friendly)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen (Pet Friendly)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Goldendale

Located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Goldendale Observatory, Ponderosa Motel is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Cascade Cliffs Winery. This 49-room motel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Celilo Pool - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Goldendale Observatory - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Goldendale Observatory State Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Maryhill Stonehenge - 18 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Maryhill Art Museum - 21 min drive - 16.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crush Smoothie & Juice Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ayutla's Family Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Top Hat - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Simcoe Tavern - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Ponderosa Motel

Motel with free breakfast, near Goldendale Observatory
Guests of Ponderosa Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a vending machine, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Microwaves, coffee makers, and free long-distance calls are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Ponderosa Motel Goldendale
Ponderosa Goldendale
Ponderosa Motel Motel
Ponderosa Motel Goldendale
Ponderosa Motel Motel Goldendale

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Ponderosa Motel?

Ponderosa Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Ponderosa Motel?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ponderosa Motel on Sep 30, 2025 start from $99.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around Ponderosa Motel?

Guests enjoy the motel's location in Goldendale based on their ratings, and it's a short 15-minute walk from Presby Mansion and also 15 minutes on foot from Celilo Pool. You'll also find Goldendale Observatory and Goldendale Observatory State Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Ponderosa Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Ponderosa Motel feature a casino at the property?

No, Ponderosa Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ponderosa Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Ponderosa Motel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Ponderosa Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Ponderosa Motel offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Ponderosa Motel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Ponderosa Motel for a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night.

Does Ponderosa Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ponderosa Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Ponderosa Motel.

Ponderosa Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 830 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 830 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 830 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 830 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 830 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint motel that was comfortable and quiet. Room was not cleaned very throughly, found a wet towel still in the bathroom. Overall a nice stay and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Cody

Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Older looking building but the room has been updated. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Miss Nita, our hostess, was so very helpful, efficient and kind. Our room was clean and the beds were SO comfy!! Breakfast was hot, fresh, tasty and awesome, NOT your basic hotel breakfast! They are also renovating rooms! It’s an older motel but VERY cared for!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shawna

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Emily

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The walls are crazy thin so we got zero sleep as people kept walkibg around and banging all night long. Also breakfast closes at 9am and by 7:50am there was zero breakfast left. Apart from a couple rotten/brown bananas
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

patsy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Very good price. Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old property and beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Ernest

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Motel was not as was presented in the web, the room wasn’t even clean enough, the air conditioning was in bad condition, the controls all damaged and only one temperature was set up. The up stairs walk area was dirty and needs someone care. The room walls in some areas was stains. Overall this place needs some work. But no all was bad, the front desk was very nice and the breakfast was good. If they take care of rooms and the outside of the building can be a good place to stay for the money.
Air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Payette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dmitry

Traveled with family
They were unable to provide a room to me. The receptionist gave me plastic cards for three different rooms, neither of room has electronic lock. All metal keys were missing. No manager was at the size, reportedly the manager was fired earlier that day. Finally (after an hour of this boring nightmare) I just went to another motel. Yet have to get my money back because the room was paid in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

c.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had reservations (paid via expedia) but woman at desk couldn't open the door to my room because of an issues with the electronic key. The Motel still charged me and said I need to get the refund from Expedia. Really? The poderosa collected it. They can now deal with Visa. The woman at the desk was very polite and nice and it wasn't her fault. I guess I involve Expedia and Visa.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Dated but useable

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Made the reservation but they didn't have my room as it was uncleaned. Front desk person was nice but, clearly over their head. I'm now required to work to get my payment back after a long trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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