About Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham
The Ramada by Wyndham Penticton Hotel and Suites is located right along Highway 97 in Penticton, British Columbia, 350 metres from the South Okanagan Events Centre and 1.1 kilometres from Okanagan Lake Beach.
Every room at this property come with air conditioning, a private patio, a work desk, ironing facilities, cable television, a fridge, a coffee maker, and a hairdryer. Suites also come with a living area, a fireplace, and a full kitchen.
Amenities available to guests of this hotel include laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, a business centre, free parking, a playground, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There is a fitness centre, a courtyard, and a barbecue grills, as well.
There is a restaurant called the Blue Tail Grill and a bar called the Kettle Valley Station Pub at the Ramada by Wyndham Penticton Hotel and Suites. Tim Hortons and A&W are just down the street.
This property is two kilometres from downtown Penticton, 2.2 kilometres from the Lake City Casino, and 7.5 kilometres from Skaha Lake Park.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Clean, comfortable rooms
Most guests have found the rooms at this property to be clean and comfortable. Guests have said that the housekeeping staff does an excellent job of maintaining the rooms and that the beds and carpets are always very thoroughly cleaned.
positive:
Well maintained grounds and pool
This property has an extensive garden area and it is well maintained and quite beautiful. In addition, the pool area is cared for throughout the day, so that it never gets overly dirty or run down.
positive:
Nice restaurant and pub
Numerous guests have had good things to say about the on-site restaurant and pub at this property. Guests have found the food to be quite good at this location, which has ensured that these guests could find a good meal without having to leave the hotel.
Negative Reviews
negative:
A bit far from the beach
Past guests have mentioned that although this property is within walking distance of the beach, it is an uncomfortable walk if you are carrying chairs, towels, and other beach equipment. As a result, many guests have chosen to drive to the beach.
negative:
Rooms don't have microwaves
There have been complaints about the fact that the rooms at this property don't have microwaves. Guests would have preferred to have access to these appliances to heat up food that they had brought to their rooms.
negative:
A little noisy
Since this hotel gets quite busy, there is a fair amount of noise that can make its way into the rooms. Guests have mentioned that the soundproofing isn't the best, so when other guests are being loud, it can be disruptive.