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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

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

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Spa Room)

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
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
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage
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

  • Smoke-free property

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 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 267 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

10/10

Beautiful clean motel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Small rooms, but everything that was needed for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Shady Rest is a nice little motel. Room was very clean and the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Really clean and comfortable beds!! Really friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

A good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

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

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

Lovely friendly service and very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Conveniently located out of main CBD, no noise from road traffic, clean, well presented - thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

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 value for money.

10/10

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

Nice shower and table and chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Great value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10

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

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

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

4/10

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

6/10

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

10/10

All good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10

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

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024