Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

The resort and its setting

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay occupies an address right on Shoal Bay Rd, in the small beachside village of Shoal Bay within Port Stephens Council. Google reviewers (4/5 from over 1,400 ratings) describe it as a relaxed, down-to-earth resort rather than a flashy one — the kind of place where the focus is on the location rather than the frills. On site there are both indoor and outdoor pools, five eateries, and a spa, which together cover most of what a family or couple would want without having to leave the grounds. It operates under the Club Wyndham / Wyndham banner, so owners here typically hold Club Wyndham points or a fixed/floating week tied into that system.

The area and things to do

Shoal Bay is the gateway to Port Stephens, a protected bay famous for its calm, swimmable waters and resident bottlenose dolphins — dolphin-watching cruises depart regularly from the area. Nearby Nelson Bay is the main hub for shops, restaurants and marina life, while the Stockton Bight sand dunes (among the largest moving dunes in the Southern Hemisphere) are a short drive away and popular for sandboarding and 4WD tours. It's a laid-back part of the NSW coast, well suited to slower holidays — walking tracks, fishing, boat hire and beach time rather than big attractions, which fits the relaxed character of the resort itself.

Selling or renting a week here

If you no longer use your week at Ramada Shoal Bay, you can list it for private resale or rent on BidMyTimeshare.com. You set your own asking price, your listing is shown to buyers and renters browsing the marketplace, and interested parties contact you directly through the platform — there's a one-time listing fee to get your week live, and we don't take a cut of the sale (0% commission).

Because this is a Club Wyndham resort, a few brand-specific points are worth knowing before you price or advertise your week. According to Club Wyndham, moving ownership into a buyer's name carries a $399 ownership-change processing charge, separate from anything you and the buyer agree between yourselves. Resale points don't carry the same benefits as a developer purchase: Club Wyndham is explicit that resale points cannot be used for VIP benefits, Club Pass, Wyndham Rewards conversion, or PlusPartners, so it's worth making this clear to prospective buyers upfront to avoid disputes later. A right of first refusal applies only to some Club Wyndham Access contracts (generally those from around 2017 onward), and owner reports suggest it's rarely exercised in practice — but it's worth checking your contract so there are no surprises. Club Wyndham hasn't published a standard transfer timeframe, so build in some flexibility when planning a handover date with your buyer.

Renters, meanwhile, are simply looking for availability and value for a specific week — they won't be affected by any of the resale restrictions above, since they're booking a stay rather than taking on ownership.

Practical notes

The resort's exchange network is RCI, so if your ownership is set up for points or week exchange, that's the network to mention to buyers who may want the flexibility to trade into other destinations rather than always returning to Shoal Bay. Always confirm your own annual maintenance fee and any outstanding balance directly with Club Wyndham before agreeing a sale price, since these figures aren't fixed and can change year to year. Buyers should likewise ask you for the current annual fee, the $399 transfer charge, and confirmation of exactly what transfers with the ownership, before any money changes hands.