Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast buffet at this practical lodging, where self-parking and meeting rooms make business or leisure stays seamless
The Ponderosa Motel near Goldendale Observatory offers breakfast and praised in-room WiFi. Travelers value the practical perks: free self-parking, meeting facilities, luggage storage, and 24/7 front desk service from helpful staff.
Goldendale is home to Ponderosa Motel. Don't miss out on a visit to Goldendale Observatory. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Goldendale travel guide
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
Barbecues, meeting rooms and a banquet hall
Luggage storage and a vending machine
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
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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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 - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 fire extinguisher, 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
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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Ponderosa Motel?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Ponderosa Motel located?
Situated in Goldendale, this motel is 1.7 mi (2.8 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.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Ponderosa Motel Reviews
8.2
Very good
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We stayed at Ponderosa Motel two times on our trip; once on the way to our destination and again on our way back home. The stay was very nice. The breakfasts were great.
Easy place to travel from and to: easy access to town and highway for exploring Columbia River area
Breakfast is basic and self serve, which is convient for unconventional hours in morning
This is our second stay here. Just like our previous stay everything was clean and well done, the multiple bunk bed room was perfect for our larger family, and the breakfast is Awesome! Everyone was super friendly too!
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!
Breakfast was a tad less than adequate with weird looking scrambled eggs, tough overcooked sausage, under-baked biscuits, the gravy was good- but overall selections were narrow. Staff were helpful and congenial. Room was clean, but showing signs of wear. Definitely a no-frills place but adequate for my needs.
Excellent affordable option in this area. Convenient to the observatory and the Columbia
River.
James
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Tessa
29 Sept 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Building is older and many little aspects not kept up—door numbers falling off, moldy caulking in showers, sink drains broken… the place has great potential and a cool history. Sad to see it not kept up.
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.