Shady Rest Motel
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 11:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Parking
- Free
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Languages
- English
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Children
- Family friendly
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
Standard Twin room
- 2 guests
- twin beds
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- blackout-blinds
- fan
- fridge
- hairdryer
- iron
- private-bathroom
- shower
- tea
- tea-or-coffee
- toiletries
- towels
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1 / 6 Standard Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- air-conditioning
- blackout-blinds
- coffee
- desk
- dining-area
- fan
- fridge
- hairdryer
- heating
- iron
- microwave
- mini-bar
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1 / 6 Standard Family room
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- blackout-blinds
- coffee
- dining-area
- fan
- fridge
- hairdryer
- heating
- iron
- microwave
- private-bathroom
- shower
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Standard room
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- blackout-blinds
- desk
- fan
- fridge
- hairdryer
- iron
- microwave
- private-bathroom
- shower
- tea
- tea-or-coffee
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
evan P.
We were pleasantly surprised by Shady Rest Motel during our two weeks passing through Gympie. It’s a quiet spot just off the highway, yet only about a 10-minute walk to town for shops, cafes or dinner. The owners were welcoming, accommodating and really helpful, so we felt at home. There’s an outdoor saltwater pool for a dip after driving, plus BBQ facilities for a simple meal, and free parking right outside the room. Our room was spotless, with fresh linen, a comfy bed, plenty of hot water, towels, toiletries, tea and coffee, and air conditioning that worked perfectly. For the price, it’s clean, comfortable and quiet, and clearly run by people who care. We’d happily return next time we’re in the area, and recommend it if you want a friendly, no-fuss motel in Gympie.
Elliot B.
Parking was easy, and the motel is close to town, shops and places to eat. The owners were genuinely friendly and helpful, and the room was quiet at night, clean and comfortable. The bed was comfy, the air conditioning worked perfectly, and I had everything I needed for a relaxed stay. It’s great value for the price and a no-stress place to stop in Gympie. I’d stay again and happily recommend it.
Hayden C.
The room was okay if all you need is a bed, and the price was reasonable. Check-in was straightforward, leaving was simple, and there was a chain lock on the door, though a small child could reach it. But there were a lot of problems. A tiled step inside the room sat unevenly against the carpet, with a metal edge that wasn’t level with either surface. There was a gap by the bathroom mirror opening into the roof, the toilet hadn’t been cleaned properly, and the fridge wasn’t on when we arrived. The air conditioner was tucked into a small hallway and struggled to cool the room. After rain, small flying ants swarmed the bathroom, so there must be other gaps somewhere. The bed’s castor wheels seemed to have no brakes and slid around. Parking was supposed to be front-in, but the spaces weren’t really big enough for SUVs or utes. Our tailgate was left exposed to the weather, which made getting prams and suitcases out annoying.
Ethan M.
The pool was amazing, and they even got a brand new BBQ while we were there. The hosts were welcoming and friendly, and accommodated everything we needed. Great spot, would definitely recommend it.
Darren F.
Gympie gets hot, so it’s good there’s a small, clean pool to cool off in. Helene is a great host, and the people around here are the kind of hard-working, no-nonsense Australians I love. They treat people with that wholesome country respect. The family clearly takes pride in the place. The rooms are cozy and ultra clean, the price is excellent, and they do a really nice continental breakfast in the morning for about $26. It’s not fancy and doesn’t pretend to be. Just a very clean, affordable, comfy bed for the night hosted by lovely people. What more could you ask for?
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
33 available- Air conditioning
- Smoking areas
- Smoke Free Property
- Heating
- Garden
- Terrace
- No elevators
- Reception desk
- Room service
- Iron and board
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Iron
- Packed Lunches
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Barbeque
- Sun Deck
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Contactless Check In And/Or Check Out
- Additional Measures Against COVID 19
- Total number of rooms
- hotel
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Visa Electrón
- Key Collection
- Check In Hour
- Check Out Hour
- Luggage room
- Grill/BBQ
- Non Smoking Establishment
- Minimum Check In Age
Accessibility
2 available- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
Internet
2 available- Free Wi Fi
- Wi Fi
Parking
3 available- Free parking
- Parking nearby
- Car park
Meals
4 available- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Vending machine
- Kettle
Business Services
1 available- Fax and copy machine
Pool and beach
3 available- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor freshwater pool
Sports
1 available- Golf сourse (within 3 km)
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
8 available- Non Smoking Rooms
- Fridge
- Family room
- Cable TV
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
Languages
1 available- English
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
143 m 2 min walk
150 m 2 min walk
264 m 3 min walk
267 m 3 min walk
Attractions
20- Archery Park264 m 3 min walk
- Commissioner's Gully Flying Fox roost747 m 9 min walk
- Memorial Lane Gympie811 m 10 min walk
- Nelson Reserve858 m 11 min walk
- Lady of the Mary1.1 km 13 min walk
Restaurants
20- The Coffee Club Gympie267 m 3 min walk
- Chez Alex428 m 5 min walk
- Surface Hill454 m 6 min walk
- Healthy Noodle494 m 6 min walk
- Kingston House Impressions496 m 6 min walk
Transit
20- Jane St near Clematis St hail 'n' rideBus143 m 2 min walk
- Violet St near Jane St hail 'n' rideBus150 m 2 min walk
- Duke St near Jane St hail 'n' rideBus296 m 4 min walk
- King St near Iron St hail 'n' rideBus481 m 6 min walk
- Channon St near Duke St hail 'n' rideBus506 m 6 min walk

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