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Ponds Lodge

3.9 (159 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Papi Karl's Burger with my salad on the side
Jeremy B.

Family and I were staying in the area decided to stop in for dinner when we returned to our cabin. Some of the reviews had me a little Leary but we decided to give it a shot. Nice size place with plenty of sports on tv and awesome seating. Waiter was prompt and got our orders quickly. Food was delivered in a timely manner. Those of us with burgers enjoyed them. I needed a salad so got that for my side and all the ingredients were very fresh. Daughter had the Spicy Chicken Pasta and liked it. My burger was something new for me. Had bacon, blue cheese and Granny Smith apples. Man it worked. Great food.

a pizza with mushrooms and black olives
Chad C.

If you need some fuel and are feeling like some beer and pizza to top it off with this is your spot !!!

This is right outside Ponds Lodge.
Jared S.

During our 5 night vacation to Yellowstone we ate at Ponds Lodge twice. The first night I had their pizza and potato skins and my friend had the bison meatloaf. The pizza was AMAZING as were the potato skins (I mean, it's Idaho, right?). My friend also enjoyed his meatloaf and even talked about it a few days after the trip because it was so good. The second night my friend and I split a pizza and also ordered the pretzels. They must make the pretzels and the cheese sauce there because they were out of this world! So tasty! What really set this restaurant apart from the rest was the service. Our server was attentive, super friendly, and took the time to chat with us when she wasn't busy. She was telling us about Yellowstone and gave us some info on her background, which was super interesting.

Doc Holiday Burger
Starla W.

Ordered a burger for takeout that was awesome! Would order again for sure. Super quick wait time.

Piece of plastic found in the pot pie. Horrible experience all around!

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Came here with the family- 5 kids and two adults. Staff were very accommodating and attentive. Food was good and all enjoyed their meals

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Great food. I really enjoy the fish tacos. The fries are always fresh and the service is excellent.

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3.5(54 reviews)
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After traveling hours trough the forest park and small gas stations, that you finally get to…read moreSawtelle the arch welcomes you into a big courtyard park with people playing games and bbq, people heading out to the park lake on atvs, and like us people just hanging out in the lounge by the front desk and the indoor pool and indoor gym, or the sweet sitting area in the entrance to the building we were in that had a great fireplace and comfy leather chairs and couches. The rooms were spacious and super clean. The staff is super nice and the breakfast is delicious with a pancake making machine. If you have a family trip or just passing through, this is definitely a recommend. Can't wait to have more time to hangout, next time we stay.

-- Sawtelle Mountain Resort, Island Park, ID Beautiful…read morelocation, but I can't stay quiet about what happened with our billing. When we checked in, there was supposedly a $20+ "welcome gift bag" placed in our room -- a small stuffed animal and some Snickers. We never saw it, never received it, and were never told it existed or that it cost money. We only found out when a charge appeared on my wife's card after we'd already driven miles away. When we called to dispute it, we got bounced between staff and a manager, and despite claiming they did an "investigation," they refused to issue a refund. Charging guests for something they never received and then stonewalling them is not hospitality -- it's deceptive. Tip for future guests: The moment you check in, take timestamped photos of the entire room before touching anything. Then go straight to the front desk and ask: "Are there any paid gift bags or welcome items included with our stay?" If they say yes, walk them back to your room and show them it's not there. That way it's documented -- either staff forgot to place it, or someone else took it. Either way, you have proof and they can't charge you for something that was never in your room. Don't make the mistake we did and find out on your credit card statement miles down the road.

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First I want to say this, this was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I would be ranting on how this place the…read morebest but let me just list the pros and cons. Pros: FREE breakfast with microwaveable food and coffee, hot cocoa, and apple cider 30 minutes to the west entrance of Yellowstone Beautiful sights to look at 10-20 minutes anywhere out from the resort Absolutely amazing staff FREE Sauna (45min) included in your room for reservation Great cabins with a microwave with all the necessary equipment (oven and stovetop is only in the willow cabins) Rental shop with ski mobile and ATV's in the winter and boats in the summer with a lake next to the resort Almost no one in the spring (50$ for the willow cabins) Cons: Costs money to use the washing machine (uses coins) The last chance shop next to it is a SCAM (6$ for a half-gallon of milk) 45~ minutes to rexburg for groceries Crowded in the summer Overall one of the best places I have ever been in. I highly recommend you go here, 10/10, 6 stars if it was an option.

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One of the many mosquito bites that me & my family endured while we stayed here

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