Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may incur additional charges and should be requested in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated parking and public areas. Step-free entrances are available.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 5-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park, and is 0.7 miles from Maffeo Sutton Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 3 children aged 17 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds or cribs?

A rollaway bed is available for a fee of CAD 20.00 per night. Advance request or confirmation is required for rollaway beds.

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo – Charming Stay in Canada

Average nightly price at Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$88
February	$94
March	$99
April	$106
May	$111
June	$120
July	$142
August	$145
September	$129
October	$104
November	$99
December	$89

What guests think

At Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo, reviews describe a good‑value stop with friendly staff, large rooms, and a location handy for the harbour and ferries, but also dated areas, occasional cleanliness lapses, and a breakfast that can feel repetitive.

Several guests report slow check-ins and long waits due to limited staffing. Parking is free and handy, but some note a musty or out-of-service elevator and an aging building with no pool. Roadside rooms can experience traffic or HVAC noise, and pillows divide opinion. Overall, expect a straightforward stay focused on value and convenience.

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Facilities

Free parking is frequently praised and easy to use. A few note an aging, sometimes musty or out-of-service elevator and that there is no pool or hot tub on site.

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Alberto

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Free parking is a big plus. Breafast is adequate.

8

Jason

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice size updated rooms with separate aread with sink, coffee maker, microwave and fridge. Washroom is a nice size so does not feel claustrophobic. Room itself is large enough to allow sufficient room with 2 queen size beds. Also has a balcony and an AC that works. Front desk staff was friendly at checkin. Checkout morning staff not as friendly but courteous. Included breakfast was cheese omelettes, sausages, selection of bread/ yogourt and juices. Only issue was at time of checkin, the elevator was not functioning so we had to take the stairs with our luggage to the 2nd floor. The elevator was repaired later that night. For price point, was well worth it and would stay there again.

8

Apinder

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The area was good big parking.Breakfast was ok

10

Christopher

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ease of parking.

10

Dana

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was ok. Spaces for larger vehicle was tight. Room was clean and comfortable. I liked that there was a balcony; this was a surprise/ bonus. Staff were friendly and helpful.

8

Mark

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is well located. Elevator had a must smell which was my only issue

8

Lindsey

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here before catching a morning ferry. The location is convenient to the ferry terminal but there is not much around. No restaurants within walking distance and no pool or hot tub on site. Staff was friendly and helpful.

10

Grace

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good and very comfortable. The only thing is no pool for kids but it was a clean place.

8

Samuel

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff. Okay breakfast. Unfortunately the elevator was not working for part of my stay

8

Jose

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check in was just fine, but when entering into the elevator the carpet was wasted and dirty. The smelling was not good as well. The room was good with a lot of space, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was a typical hotel’s breakfast nothing fantastic to taste. Check out was fast.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many find rooms tidy, but recurring reports mention stained or worn carpets, musty odors, and occasional missed housekeeping or leftover debris.

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Julie

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large clean room with nice ventilation. Comfortable beds, nice toiletries provided.

6

Robert

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms need the carpets replaced. They are very dirty.

4

Ronald

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not cleaned, sheets were dirty. Front desk switched us rooms. Stayed in Chemainus the following night at the BW+. HIGHLY recommend the BW+!

6

Margaret

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lobby stinks. Very very old dirty carpet as well as in the elevator. Not a good first impression. The room itself was somewhat better, tho the carpet def should be replaced. Bed was comfortable enough. A very hard working, pleasant lady worked in the breakfast buffet which had a decent spread of food. Besides the initial bad smell, place was decent.

6

Tom

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Carpet in elevator was filthy, our room smelled very musty! Wouldn’t stay there again

4

Jess

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was neglected. Found old garbage and beer cans under the chair. Sheets weren’t fully tucked in and certain things weren’t wiped down properly.

2

Bert

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

First room was not clean. Fresh stains on 2 different counters. Not vacuumed

4

Dennis

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, the hotel was dirty and rundown. The night staff who checked us in was not welcoming whatsoever. We got to our room and it was just like the elevator and hallways… stains everywhere, old smelly carpets, hot, bathroom was small, dark, and worn. There was a smell in the room. The bedding was old and used. The place needs a major renovation. It stunk, it was gross and I’d never stay again. We paid a lot of money for the night too. I can look past a lot of things, but cleanliness I cannot. When we’re worried about walking around barefoot after a shower or checking for bugs, there’s a problem. Don’t stay here.

4

Bobbie Jean

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom and sheets were dirty with hair everywhere.

10

Pulak

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally large and comfortable, with some offering balconies; Wi‑Fi is cited as good. Downsides include dated decor, noise from the highway or HVAC, and sporadic maintenance issues like difficult TVs, keys, or door hardware.

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LISA M

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No bed pillows? Sofa pillows 4 on each bed and hard as rock. Heater made terrible noise when it turned on. Delayed lock to get into the room was frustrating

8

Jim

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The heater was too noisy at night. The electronic key was not reliable for me. Information about safety information was too small for my senior eyes and there was no information about operating inroom devices. However these are mostly minor issues when compared with the spacious and otherwise high quality of service and accommodation.

6

Sheryl

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is dated, beside a busy road, no views. Not enough staff at breakfast, long wait for hot food, bread and bagels in plastic bags without tongs for retrieval. Not many food items to choose from. We had a “deluxe” room, but it was very basic. Good internet. Ok staff. Look elsewhere.

8

James

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room spacious and clean, staff very accommodative. TV difficult to operate.

10

James

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and spacious. Staff were very friendly and helpful

6

Richard

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Too noisy as we we on the highway side. Sirens throughout the night

8

Denise

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was at the back of the property so it was very quiet from the hi way traffic. However, our room had a door to the adjoining room and we could clearly hear the people next door.

10

Hongtu

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good overall. The only issue is the air-conditioning is too old and loud.

8

Penelope

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good and clean. Older building. Generous room size. We thought it was very good value for the price.

8

Joel

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and quiet,

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Service

Staff are often praised as friendly and helpful, but reviews also cite rude interactions, slow or understaffed check-in, rigid policies, and limited flexibility for room changes or deposits.

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10

Paul

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff

10

Shane

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in staff was great, check out staff member was rude and very lazy/very rude . Had first ferry so needed to be at Ferry for 4:15am and was rude slow and not accommodating once so ever to try and speed up the process to get deposit back. Finally did after wasting over 20-25mins…..I will never go back to Ramada ever in Nanaimo or any city for that matter in my life this staff member ruined this company name for me and anyone I talk to for the rest of my life… Ramada should screen their employees better in the future I’m sure they are loosing lists of business for sure.

6

Karen

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was a little awkward to get into. The staff were not very helpful or friendly, which is too bad because I chose this place because the reviews were great about the staff.

6

Rita

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were friendly but it appeared that only person was working - the front desk person had to do it all. Whe did the best she could. Breakfast - the hot dishes were sub-par.

6

Howard

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Front Desk Jackie and Carole in the breakfast area are definitely what makes the place run well. GREAT STAFF especially the two I mentioned above.

10

Kelly

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wanted to switch to a balcony room but lady at front desk wasn’t willing to try to accommodate our change. Pointed out we booked on Expedia like it was a bad thing and wasn’t willing to make a change, other staff was amazing

4

fayeza

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First thing is they charge everyone's credit card extra 100$ and they told us that they will return it if there won't be any damage to the room. We called then after 6.30pm to ask about the room and they said there was no damage. They will return 100$ back And it will take 3-31 days for our credit card company to pay us 100$ back and they don't take it at all. It's already 2 weeks and we didn’t get our 100$ back. Our room was not vaccum properly and we told that to the front desk. The carpets were very stained ask over the hotel. The lift is shaky and it scare everyone.

2

David

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Incompetent staff, front doors locked after 11pm,

6

Wayne

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Slow service. TV problems, unable to resolve. Lack of staff st reception. Long wait.

8

Margaret

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Checking in (2pm)was not very pleasant. The representative was very abrupt almost rude. She didn't have patience about explaining the $100 incidental charge, when I thought it was all prepaid!! When we asked questions she spoke too soft & fast for my sister to understand as she is hard of hearing!! She was not friendly & am surprised she is in customer service!! (When we saw her later the next day on her shift she seemed a little better, but she still hid in the back!!! None of the other staff did that!! The person during the evening, Sue was totally awesome, very helpful & friendly, gave us some good ideas for dinner & driving the areas. The other lady was good as well taking the time to answer a couple of questions!! The rooms were great comfortable & large, with a fridge & microwave & sink!! Overall worth the cost All a very good breakfast is including including some hot food ☺️

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Location

Location is convenient for the harbour, waterfront walks, and ferry terminals, with some restaurants within walking distance. Several guests, however, mention a busy road and an area that can feel rundown or less comfortable at night.

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10

Buom

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Great location

10

Susan

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and efficient, walkable to the harbour and local restaurants!

8

Berte

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice hotel and a nice walkable distance to restaurants and beautiful walking areas along the waterfront. I was not fond of the complimentary breakfast food. Poor quality and lack of healthy choices.

8

lei

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to walk around along sea side to city center

8

Lindsey

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here before catching a morning ferry. The location is convenient to the ferry terminal but there is not much around. No restaurants within walking distance and no pool or hot tub on site. Staff was friendly and helpful.

6

Hrayr

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was very easy, but there are no good restaurants near the hotel.

10

Michael

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I love staying here. Very convenient location within walking distance to the ocean.

10

Alarice

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Easily accessible and proximity to the harbour.

10

Darwin

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a very nice place to stay. The staff are friendly and the breakfast is good. My room was clean and large. The only negative is that the area around the hotel doesn’t feel the safest. If this hotel was in the suburbs it would be awesome

10

Christine

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service and good location close to Departure Bay

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is appreciated for waffles and basic hot items, but many note limited variety, the same menu daily, weak coffee or uneven quality, and occasional understaffing that leads to waits.

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Julie

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff! Great service. Breakfast was simple: cereal, yogurt, fruit, waffel, toast or bagel. Was great for morning coffee and simple breakfast. I booked a balcony room and it was very spacious. Overall satisfied with my stay!

8

Judith

Jan 10, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Not much selection for non dairy

10

Annie Marie Van

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Second time I’ve been to this hotel. Beds are comfy, staff are friendly and breakfast was a bonus.

8

raj

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A little variety on the breakfast options will be highly appreciated.

6

Rita

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were friendly but it appeared that only person was working - the front desk person had to do it all. Whe did the best she could. Breakfast - the hot dishes were sub-par.

8

Diana

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El desayuno muy simple y tardado de surtir y la atención deficiente, solo había una persona atendiendo cocina y no se daba a basto

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Tina

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I would highly recommend this Hotel to people. Room and grounds were clean beds were comfortable. Breakfast was good only thing I would change is have a different variety of foods for breakfast instead of just the samething every morning

6

Colleen

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Yogurt gone bad, then the yogurt was frozen the next day. Same food everyday. We were there for 4 nights. Coffee wasn't great.

10

Rod

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel was decent but surely felt old fashioned in a few ways.. Also the biggest downside for someone staying multiple nights was the SAME breakfast was served EVERYDAY..

10

Marley

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, breakfast was great (waffle maker, cereal, sausage, eggs, bagels, yogurt etc.) great variety.

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Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

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