Club Wyndham at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

The resort and its setting

Club Wyndham at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay is a timeshare property operating within the Ramada Shoal Bay hotel, right in Shoal Bay village on the Port Stephens coast of New South Wales. Guests have rated the property 4 out of 5 across more than 1,400 Google reviews, and the general feedback points to relaxed, no-frills accommodation rather than anything flashy. On site there are both indoor and outdoor pools, five eateries to choose from, and a spa — useful if you plan to spend a few days relaxing on site rather than touring the wider area.

As a Club Wyndham affiliate, owners here hold points-based or fixed-week entitlements that can, depending on the contract, be used within the Wyndham system or exchanged through RCI.

The area and things to do

Shoal Bay is the gateway to Port Stephens, a large natural harbour known for calm, sheltered water that suits swimming, kayaking and boat trips far better than open surf beaches. The area is popular with both Sydney and Newcastle holidaymakers, particularly outside the busy summer school holiday period, when accommodation is easier to come by and roads are quieter. Dolphin-watching cruises are a long-standing drawcard in Port Stephens, and the famous Stockton Bight sand dunes — some of the largest moving dunes in the Southern Hemisphere — are a short drive away and popular for sandboarding and 4WD tours. The wider Port Stephens area also has vineyards, golf courses and walking tracks through coastal bushland, so there's enough to fill a week without needing to drive far.

Selling or renting a week here

If you no longer use your week at Shoal Bay, you can list it for private resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. You set your own asking price, buyers or renters contact you through the platform, and there's no commission taken on the sale — you simply pay a one-off listing fee to advertise. This keeps the process in your hands rather than going through a broker.

Before listing, it's worth understanding what happens on the Wyndham side. According to Club Wyndham, changing ownership involves a $399 ownership change processing charge, which is separate from whatever price you and the buyer agree between yourselves. A right of first refusal applies only to some Club Wyndham Access contracts, generally those dated from around 2017 onward — owners report it's rarely exercised in practice, though some brokers describe the clause more broadly, so it's worth checking your specific contract before you commit to a sale.

It's also important that buyers understand what they will and won't get. Club Wyndham states that resale points cannot be used for VIP benefits, Club Pass, Wyndham Rewards conversion, or PlusPartners — these perks are tied to developer-purchased points only. Typical transfer timelines aren't published by Wyndham, so it's sensible to build some flexibility into your settlement expectations rather than assuming a fixed turnaround.

For renters, the appeal of this property is usually straightforward: a coastal base in Shoal Bay with pools and dining on site, within easy reach of Port Stephens' harbour activities and the Stockton dunes, without needing a car for everything.

Practical notes

Address for reference: 35/45 Shoal Bay Rd, Shoal Bay NSW 2315, Australia. If you're an owner preparing to sell, have your contract details, current annual fee statement and any exchange network membership information ready, since buyers will ask about ongoing costs before making an offer.