Lake Pend Oreille shoreline at sunrise
Newport, Washington

Newport doesn't just sit on the lake. It rises with it.

Open Skies Hotel sits along the quiet shores of Lake Pend Oreille, where the morning mist lifts slowly and the stars come out early. We're your home base for the northern Idaho wilderness — whether you're here for the fishing, the trails, or the silence.

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Accommodations

Rooms built for the way you actually travel

Every room at Open Skies is designed with the same simplicity that makes Newport worth visiting — uncluttered, comfortable, and oriented toward what matters: the view, the quiet, the rest.

Standard Lake View Room
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Lake View Room

Floor-to-ceiling windows facing the lake. King bed, private balcony, and the kind of morning light that makes you forget the time.

Lake View King Bed Balcony WiFi
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Premium Suite with separate living area

Premium Suite

Separate living area, premium linens, and a soaking tub positioned to catch the last light of day. For the nights you want to slow down completely.

Living Area Soaking Tub King Bed WiFi
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Cottage-style room with garden patio

Garden Cottage

A standalone cottage setting with a private patio, surrounded by native plants. Ideal for longer stays and travelers who prefer more space.

Private Patio Queen Bed Kitchenette WiFi
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The Experience

What Newport offers, and what we make easier

Lake Pend Oreille is one of the deepest lakes in North America — 1,150 feet at its deepest point. That kind of water shapes everything about this place. Here's how to make the most of it.

Lake Access

Direct access to Lake Pend Oreille from our grounds. Kayaks, fishing gear, and boat launches are all within walking distance.

Trail Networks

Miles of maintained trails through old-growth forest and along ridge lines. Hiking, mountain biking, and winter snowshoeing all available.

Stargazing

Minimal light pollution means the Milky Way is visible most nights. We provide a telescope on the terrace and hot cocoa to go with it.

Local Dining

Fresh trout from the lake, craft beverages from nearby breweries, and breakfast made from ingredients sourced within 30 miles.

Open Skies Hotel exterior at dusk

The kind of place that makes you want to extend your stay

Most guests who come for one night leave for two. Then three. Newport doesn't rush you, and neither do we. The lake changes character through the day — morning fog, afternoon glass, evening gold — and you'll want to see all of it.

We keep the check-in easy, the rooms warm, and the coffee on. Everything else is up to you.

Location

Pondoray Shores Road,
Newport, WA 99156

We sit on the eastern shore of Lake Pend Oreille, roughly halfway between Coeur d'Alene to the south and the Canadian border to the north. The road to get here is part of the experience — winding through pines, crossing ridges, and opening up to the lake only when you're ready for it.

Pondoray Shores Road
Newport, Washington 99156
(150) 984-6550
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toopenskies@yahoo.com
Email for reservations and inquiries
~60 mi
From Coeur d'Alene
~130 mi
From Spokane
~20 mi
From Newport town
Aerial view of Newport and Lake Pend Oreille
Open Skies Hotel
Pondoray Shores Rd, Newport WA
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Guest Stories

What people say after they leave

"We drove through Newport on the way to somewhere else and ended up staying three nights instead. The lake was so still that morning it looked like glass. We didn't leave until dusk."

M.T.
Portland, OR
Fall 2024

"Fishing trip base camp, perfect. Early starts, cold coffee on the porch, and the lake right there. Everything we needed and nothing we didn't. Will be back next spring."

D.R.
Spokane, WA
Spring 2025

"My partner and I came for a weekend to escape the city. The room had the best sleep I've had in years. Waking up to that view changed something for us. Already planning the next trip."

S.L.
Seattle, WA
Summer 2025

The lake is waiting.
So are we.

Whether it's a quick stop or a week-long stay, Open Skies is here when you need it. Call us or send an email — we respond to every message personally.

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We'd love to hear from you

Have a question about the rooms, the area, or just want to know what the lake is doing this week? Reach out — we check our messages every day.

Address
Pondoray Shores Road, Newport, WA 99156

Front Desk Hours

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
After-hours check-in available by arrangement. Just call.

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