The Shady Rest B&B

Name: The Shady Rest B&B
Address: 139 Commercial St, Takaka 7110, New Zealand, Golden Bay, Golden Bay, Nelson Region, NZ
Rating: 9.8

139 Commercial St, Takaka 7110, New Zealand, Golden BayView on Map

Smoke-free

About this property

"The Shady Rest B&B" is located in Golden Bay. This hotel is located in 19 km from the city center. Location Want to be always on-line? Wi-Fi is available. If you travel by car, you can park in a parking zone for free. You won’t be bored as at the hotel you will find a picnic area and a barbeque area. To book an excursion, consult the tour assistance desk of the hotel. At the guests’ disposal, there’s also a laundry. At the hotel

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available

Good to know

Check-in: From 14:00
Check-out: Until 12:00
Parking: Free
Luggage storage: Available
Languages: Multi-language staff
Smoking: Smoke-free
Room types: 4

Guest reviews

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Guest Rating

9.8/10

Excellent

68 reviews

Featured review

J T.

December 2025

10/10

Mark is a wonderful host, and without him the stay would have been far less charismatic. It feels a bit like staying in his home, which he generously opens to guests. We enjoyed breakfast around the large table with the other guests, who were lovely while we were there. In the evening, people gather and chat around a similarly large table outside. Those communal spaces really add to the charm. One night Mark put on a little barbecue for the guests who were there, a very welcome surprise. We stayed three nights and had an awesome time. The Shady Rest has aged quite a bit and isn’t necessarily beautiful in the usual way, but it has a lot of character. It also wasn’t as luxurious or upscale as we’d expected from the website photos. If you like this very personal kind of stay, this is the place for you.

Arjun K.

January 2026

10/10

The bath is enormous, and that jet-powered soak in the evening was a highlight. Days here had their own fun rhythm, from eggs and bacon in the morning to a BBQ later, with a rope swing over eels in the creek at the bottom of the garden. Mark has clearly poured 25 years of work and love into this colourful, playful place. He’s a rare and fantastic person. Thanks for having us, Mark. We’ll remember this stay for a very long time.

grace W.

June 2025

10/10

Janice made us feel so welcome, and the house is beautiful. We had a quiet, cozy night, then a delicious breakfast in the morning. There were lots of birds around, and a little creek with a few eels behind the house. I’d definitely recommend staying here when visiting Golden Bay or going to see the famous rock.

Dean K.

April 2025

10/10

We only stayed two nights and wished we’d booked longer, with so much to do around the Abel Tasman area. Shady Rest in Takaka was peaceful, with comfortable, homey rooms and everything well appointed. Mark was a great host, making killer scrambled eggs on toast each morning whenever we asked. Highly recommend.

Martha J.

January 2025

10/10

We arrived at 8:30 pm, soaked from the rain and desperate for somewhere to stay, and were met with the warmest hospitality. The house has a really cool vibe, and our room was cozy, quiet, and super clean. Breakfast the next morning was delicious. Such a beautiful, cozy stay. I couldn’t recommend it more.