Located in Goldendale, Ponderosa Motel is a 3-minute drive from Goldendale Observatory and 13 minutes from Cascade Cliffs Winery. .This motel is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Maryhill Stonehenge.
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
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Ayutla's Family Mexican Restaurant - 2 min drive
Dwinell Country Ales - 16 min walk
Simcoe Tavern - 15 min walk
Top Hat Tavern - 15 min walk
About this property
Ponderosa Motel
Motel with free breakfast, near Goldendale Observatory
Ponderosa Motel offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Goldendale motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Additional features at this motel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 9 AM.
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)
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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
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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
Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
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 elevators
Property is also known as
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Reviews
Ponderosa Motel Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Nancy
12 Jun 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Very good price. Good breakfast
Nancy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Cindy
Travelled with partner
12 Jun 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old property and beds.
Cindy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Sarah
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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.
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.
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
Dmitry
Travelled with family
26 May 2025
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.
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.
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.
Terry
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
linda
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfectly good motel even though the exterior could use some paint and a revamp.
Property needs an update. One bed was newer than the other. The room wasn't very clean when we arrived.
This is the first time I have never had to show my ID while checking in. I was give a key card, got to my room to find out it needed a key. But it didn't matter since my room was unlocked when I tried to open the door.
Breakfast was great!
Joseph
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
Rebecca
Travelled with family
3 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We stay here all the time when visiting family . We usually see a younger lady who is fantastic and friendly . Today there was an older lady at the check in who was horrible. She has no customer service skills . If I had not already paid for room I would have cancelled . I will not stay here again if she continues to be here . Horrible !
The property was in desperate need of repair and upgrades. The furniture was very damaged. Tv remote didn't work. The light in the room didn't work only the table lamp. There was actually muddy hand prints on the wall and the shower.The bathroom light was broken. People were smoking pot outside the door most of the night. We wanted to sleep and it just wasn't possible. We had several another choices of locations to stay. We wanted to spend our money with local business instead of a national chain that was a true mistake. We would not recommend staying at the Pioneer for any reason. I will add that there was credit due to the person managing the breakfast. It was very clean and well organized.
The rooms vary in layout and features from a simple beds with microwave and fridge to a full on kitchen. I like the white cotton bed coverings. It’s very affordable. This is not a corporate motel. It has a bit of a funky edge which gives it character. Beds are comfortable, water is hot, showerheads deliver a nice water pressure. Staff is friendly and accommodating. I feel safe here. It’s usually pretty quiet. Wi-Fi is reliable.
My only pet peeve is the popup air fresheners, which is a personal preference. I just set them outside the door. Coming and going to Goldendale the mountains are so beautiful. It’s a great place to stop and refresh.