Hotels in TAKAKA, NZ
The Shady Rest B&B
Smoke-freeFamily friendly
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
Free Wi-Fi is available on the territory. Ask for more information when checking in. Specially for tourists who travel by car, there’s a parking zone. You won’t be bored as at the hotel you will find a library, a picnic area and a barbeque area. Children will be happy, there is a playroom for them.
Want to have an excursion? Consult the tour assistance desk of the hotel. There are other services available for the guests of the hotel. For example, a laundry. The staff of the hotel will be happy to talk to you in English and German.
At the hotel
In the room, for you, there is a shower and a bathrobe. The room equipment depends on its category.
Room amenities
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Extra bed
- NZD 65 per guest/night
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Languages
- German, English, Multi-language staff
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Children
- Family friendly
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 6 Standard Double room with view
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- bathrobe
- bedsheets
- dining-area
- fireplace
- hairdryer
- heating
- private-bathroom
- shower
- tea
- tea-or-coffee
- toiletries
- towels
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1 / 5 Classic Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- bathrobe
- blackout-blinds
- fan
- hairdryer
- heating
- private-bathroom
- shower
- tea
- tea-or-coffee
- towels
- wi-fi
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1 / 3 Grand Double room with garden view
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- bathrobe
- blackout-blinds
- fan
- hairdryer
- heating
- private-bathroom
- shower
- tea
- tea-or-coffee
- towels
- wi-fi
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1 / 3 Standard Single room with view
- 1 guest
- Private bathroom
- barbecue
- bathrobe
- bedsheets
- dining-area
- external-private-bathroom
- fridge
- hairdryer
- heating
- kitchen
- microwave
- shower
- tea
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Guest Rating
9.8/10
Excellent Featured review
J T.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
54 Facilities
General Services
29 available- Smoke Free Property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- All Spaces Non Smoking (Public And Private)
- Outdoor furniture
- No elevators
- Reception desk
- Indoor Fireplace
- Linens
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Microwave oven
- Tour assistance
- Library
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Picnic area
- Barbeque
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Total number of rooms
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- Fireplace
- Luggage room
- Grill/BBQ
- Picnic
- Non Smoking Establishment
Internet
2 available- Free Wi Fi
- Wi Fi
Parking
2 available- Parking
- Car park
Meals
7 available- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Common kitchen
- Kitchen
- Kettle
- bed and breakfast
- Continental breakfast
Pool and beach
1 available- Beach/pool towels
Children
1 available- Playroom
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
8 available- Non Smoking Rooms
- Family room
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Bathrobe
- Toiletries
- TV lounge
Languages
3 available- German
- English
- Multi Language Staff
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
49 places nearby
Closest Bus The Heaphy Bus
1.0 km 13 min walk
Closest Ferry Awaroa
18.9 km
Top attraction nearbyGolden Bay Museum
533 m 7 min walk
Dining nearby 19 Restaurants
636 m 8 min walk
Attractions
20- Golden Bay Museum533 m 7 min walk
- The art vault Takaka611 m 8 min walk
- Monza Gallery749 m 9 min walk
- Labyrinth Rocks1.5 km 19 min walk
- Te Waikoropupū Springs Scenic Reserve2.9 km 37 min walk
Restaurants
19- Osha636 m 8 min walk
- The Wholemeal Cafe638 m 8 min walk
- Flower Power Honey648 m 8 min walk
- Heartfull Bowl651 m 8 min walk
- The Dangerous Kitchen669 m 8 min walk
Transit
10- The Heaphy BusBus1.0 km 13 min walk
- Totaranui (Water Taxi)Bus17.0 km
- AwaroaFerry18.9 km
- Tonga QuarryFerry21.0 km
- Medlands BeachFerry22.2 km
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in14:00 – 22:00Front desk timing
Check-out10:00Departure timing
Fees and optional services
Extra beds
Extra bed (1 available) - Extra charge may apply