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The Shady Rest B&B

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Takaka with free breakfast

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Property entrance
Property grounds
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The Shady Rest B&B offers a cozy retreat with garden views. Start your day with a continental breakfast, explore the area, then unwind by the fireplace. Amenities include on-site laundry and free self-parking.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Mountain View | Blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Detached private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Garden View | Blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, Hill View (Green Room) | Blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Hill View (Green Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Detached private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Double Room, Garden View | Blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Detached private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, Garden View | Blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Detached private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, Garden View (Spa Room) | Blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Double Room, Garden View (Spa Room)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Takaka is home to The Shady Rest B&B. While the natural beauty of Abel Tasman National Park and Grove Scenic Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Te Anaroa Caves.
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Map
139 Commercial Street, Takaka, 7110

What's nearby

  • Te Waikoropupu Springs - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Pohara Beach - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Golden Bay - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Tata Beach - 18 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Totaranui Beach - 40 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Wholemeal Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Molly B’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Plan B Café & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Shady Rest B&B

Property highlights
At The Shady Rest B&B, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a fireplace in the lobby are available to all guests.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at The Shady Rest B&B include comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Communal kitchens, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 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 available for NZD 65.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 65.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Shady Rest B&B pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Shady Rest B&B?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shady Rest B&B?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours, for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Shady Rest B&B?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Shady Rest B&B located?

Situated in Takaka, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Golden Bay Museum & Gallery, Te Waikoropupu Springs, and Grove Scenic Reserve. Rawhiti Cave is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

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