Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moncton

Days Inn & Suites Moncton lures travelers with its convenient setting near the highway and area attractions, and low rates, but unfortunately, it misses the mark in many regards. Frequent complaints from past guests include maintenance and cleanliness issues, unpleasant odors, and hidden fees. Additionally, expect dated and simple decor throughout, in a largely neutral-tone palette. Wall hangings are generic, but along with potted plants, they give the property a warm feel. Those with appropriate expectations will likely appreciate the hotel, particularly for its in-room amenities and kid-friendly features, ranging from fun themed rooms to an outdoor playground. All types of travelers come here, including families and in sports groups (such as young hockey players in town for a tournament), and occasionally the resulting atmosphere can be upbeat. Typically, the hotel is rather quiet.

Aimed squarely at guests arriving by car, this hotel is on the less-developed western end of Mountain Road, putting travelers in close proximity to the city’s top tourist attractions and within an easy drive of the province’s most popular natural wonders (think Hopewell Rocks, a pair of national parks, and buzzing Parlee Beach). Family attractions such as the Magic Mountain Water Park and Magnetic Hill Zoo are within a five-minute drive, as is the nearest casino. Since the hotel has quick access to the Trans-Canada Highway, Days Inn & Suites Moncton also makes a practical pitstop for east-bound overnighters who need to catch some sleep before heading onward to Prince Edward Island or Nova Scotia. 

• Three-minute drive to Casino New Brunswick
• Four-minute drive to Magic Mountain Water Park
• Five-minute drive to Magnetic Hill Zoo
• 13-minute drive to the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport
• 13-minute drive to Moncton City Hall
• 14-minute drive to Champlain Place Mall
• 14-minute drive to the Moncton Events Centre
• 14-minute drive to the Moncton Train Station (Via Rail)
• 23-minute drive to Parlee Beach
• 44-minute drive to Hopewell Rocks
• 49-minute drive to Fundy National Park
• 58-minute drive to Kouchibouguac National Park

Accommodations range from Standard Rooms to a not-so-elaborate Presidential Suite, with themed digs that include castle, hockey, and jungle decor. Rooms are largely dated, though not unattractive, with earth-tone decor, carpeted floors, and attractive landscape artwork. Unfortunately, wear and tear is visible, and past guests have reported maintenance and cleanliness issues such as stained fabrics and toilet problems. Standard amenities consist of air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, mini-fridges, microwaves, ironing equipment, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Tables and desks are also provided. Safes, meanwhile, require a daily fee, and past guests have complained of being charged without using them. Straightforward bathrooms have shower/tub combos. Themed rooms boast bunk beds, whereas suites add separate living rooms, kitchenettes, and in some cases, fireplaces or whirlpool tubs. Note that on-request, cribs, high chairs, and other kiddy gear are available.

Although a largely transient hotel, there are a few quality on-site features. Namely, the well-sized rectangular indoor pool lined by some loungers and tables with chairs. A hot tub sits off to one side. Right outside its glass doors are picnic tables and a communal barbecue grill. Accessible from the pool area is a small gym with a handful of cardio machines, free weights, and medicine balls. Kids frequent the pool, as well as a small outdoor playground. As is typical for the hotel chain, all rates include a hot and cold breakfast with items such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, cereal, fruit, coffee, and tea. The hotel also offers 6,000 square feet of meeting space. A computer station for guest use and a shop selling snacks and sundries are also on-site. Parking and property-wide Wi-Fi are both free. Pets are allowed for a fee.