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Shady Rest Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Gympie with free parking

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Reception
Garden
Family Room, Non Smoking (3 Bed Family Room) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking (4 Bed Family Room)

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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking (3 Bed Family Room)

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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Violet Street, Gympie, QLD, 4570

What's nearby

  • Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Patrick's Church - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Hastings Street - 59 min drive - 44.6 miles
  • Noosa Beach - 64 min drive - 45.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gympie Station - 3 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster Gympie - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beefy's Pies - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Toucan Coffee - ‬12 min walk

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 with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • 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

Languages

English, French, Japanese, Spanish

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

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 at Shady Rest Motel?

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 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Shady Rest Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 271 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Scott Chan

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

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

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

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

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

George

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

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

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

Amy

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

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

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This motel is more quiet than others we’ve stayed at in Gympie, set slightly off the highway. Clean and tidy. Easy check in and check out. Only real negative was the skylight, lighting up the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Grant

plates and cutlery not in room. Had to ask.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Osamah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, the carpet was not clean at all, bedsheets smell very badly,and wortting spotted, single beds were moving while kids sleeping. Toulet seat is wiggles.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was not the cleanest! The air con was mouldy and there was piles of dust on the walls (stuck to the bare brick wall) I felt like I was staying in a converted garage under Nan’s house! Pillows were hard as rocks. On the bright side the room was massive. And the lady on the front desk was lovely. It’s super sad to say that this place was the most expensive place I’ve stayed in it cost me $160 and it was not worth it at all. That’s a lot of money for a below average room to use for less than 13 hours! Very disappointed! Shameful to charge that much money to be honest for a tired rundown country motel, you’re not the Hilton!
Vomit!
Mould!
Dusty walls - I’ve never sneezed so much!
Yuk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025