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Shady Rest Motel

3.0 star property
Savor the sunshine by the pool or unwind on your own terms in this peaceful retreat.

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers - Shady Rest Motel (Gympie)
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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Spa Room) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Shady Rest Motel (Gympie)
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Escape to Shady Rest Motel, where a tranquil atmosphere and lush garden await. Unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, connect with in-room WiFi, or fire up the barbecue grills for an al fresco dinner.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Spa Room) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Spa Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Wheelchair Friendly Unit)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Wheelchair Friendly Unit) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Wheelchair Friendly Unit)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking (4 Bed Family Room) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking (4 Bed Family Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Non Smoking (3 Bed Family Room) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking (3 Bed Family Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Gympie is home to Shady Rest Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at King Conservation Park and Mount Monty Rainforest Nature Refuge, while Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum and Woodworks Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Gympie travel guide
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17 Violet Street, Gympie, QLD, 4570

What's nearby

  • Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum showing signage and heritage elements
    Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Noosa National Park which includes landscape views and a beach
    Noosa National Park
    46 min drive - 43.2 miles
  • Hastings Street featuring night scenes and street scenes
    Hastings Street
    53 min drive - 47.7 miles
  • Noosa Beach which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a family
    Noosa Beach
    53 min drive - 47.7 miles
  • St. Patrick's Church
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Gympie Station
    5 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE)
    115 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hungry Jack's
    3 min drive
  • KFC
    8 min walk
  • Guzman Y Gomez
  • Red Rooster Gympie
    10 min walk
  • McDonald's

About this property

Shady Rest Motel

Property highlights
Shady Rest Motel provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Shady Rest Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shady Rest Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Shady Rest Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shady Rest Motel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shady Rest Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Shady Rest Motel located?

Situated in Gympie, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum and St. Patrick's Church. Woodworks Museum is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Shady Rest Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 282 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shady Rest is a nice little motel. Room was very clean and the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Chan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean motel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and comfortable beds!! Really friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Somewhere I'd go again 😍

It has been easy and free flowing, a good nights rest and relaxation, 100% somewhere I'd like to go and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Nice & clean room that includes essentials. Host are welcoming & always up for a chat. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find just off the main highway but an easy 10 minute stroll into the centre of Gympie. Clean room with comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location, relatively quiet. Check-in was quick and easy. Bed reasonable comfortable. Some furnishings needed maintenance. Towels and pillows thin. Shower poor, with low pressure and hot and cold tap handles mislabelled.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked at around 10:30 at night online - staff were easily contactable and were very helpful. Clean, safe and a comfort bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the heart of the Gympie city centre and dinning options. Courtney bus pick ups outside front ,very nice clean rooms and comfortable bed. Tea and coffee making factory in the rooms with a fridge, toaster and Kettle. Breakfast room service another good option, Only down side was poor water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager very kindly offered us a refund when there was an unfortunate but unforseeable issue with the huge and amazing looking spa bath requiring minor maintenance so it could be used. Room was otherwise clean, tidy, spacious, comfortable and private. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to others. The breakfast menu sounded great.

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good sized queen room, bathroom with shower and toilet, no bath. Tv works fine, plenty of space. Overall, very good for a 3-star motel. Pool was the best part.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel to put your feet up at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great little place clean n tidy see you soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Nice, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had carpet which was nice. We had residents beside us smoking quite a bit at the front door of their room and the doors are very close together. We had to keep the door and window closed otherwise it would have been filled with smoke. Also was happening at another room as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, but everything that was needed for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Mervyn

It was Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great

I have stayed here twice in 2 different weeks Unfortunately both nights they was lots of noise throughout the night got zero sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly service and very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot shower at night- cold in morning but. Option for breakfast. Designated smoking areas. Clean. Bed a bit hard for my liking. But for a last minute overnight stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located out of main CBD, no noise from road traffic, clean, well presented - thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money.

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice shower and table and chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023