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Shady Rest Motel


GYMPIE, 17 Violet St
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9.2 Excellent 102 Reviews
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Located in Gympie, the Shady Rest Motel offers an outdoor pool, terrace, and garden for guests' enjoyment. Each of the 18 guestrooms features a refrigerator, complimentary Wi-Fi, and satellite TV.

Additional amenities include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping. The motel also provides luggage storage, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.

Free self-parking is available onsite. Nearby attractions include the Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum and St.

Patrick's Church (within a 5-minute drive), the Woodworks Museum (2. 2 mi), and the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum (3.

1 mi). Brisbane Airport (BNE) is approximately 104 miles away.


With a stay at Shady Rest Motel in Arapahoe, you'll be 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Cambridge Golf Course and 15.4 mi (24.9 km) from Tri Valley Health System. This motel is 20.5 mi (33 km) from Elwood Public Library and 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from Elwood Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    Guests will receive an access code. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet deposit: USD 100 per night
    • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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

  • Spoken Language

    Russian

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Cambridge Golf Course 23.9 km / 14.8 mi
Tri Valley Health System 24.9 km / 15.4 mi
Elwood Public Library 33 km / 20.5 mi
Elwood Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area 34.2 km / 21.2 mi
Medicine Creek State Recreation Area 40.6 km / 25.2 mi
Lakeside Country Club 43.1 km / 26.8 mi
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area 43.5 km / 27 mi
Bossung Lake 44.4 km / 27.6 mi
Harlan County Recreation Area 45.8 km / 28.4 mi
Indianola City Park 46.3 km / 28.8 mi
Mallard Beach 47.3 km / 29.4 mi
Phillips Lake State Recreation Area 48.9 km / 30.4 mi
LakeShore Marina 49.9 km / 31 mi
Nebraska Prairie Museum 50.9 km / 31.6 mi
Upon availability

Room options

No room details available for this hotel.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Shady Rest Motel

9.2
Excellent
102 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Jason
I found the staff to be genuine.

Property is old, but serviceable.

Ultimately, I would stay again.
Self
4/10
Poor
02 Jan 2026
Jackie
Fine for a night. Easy to hear people next door.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Nancy
Check in was great. I recived text with room number and room code. This was efficient and very easy. Great process
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Nov 2025
Brooklyn
Staff was okay, not rude but she was not friendly. The tub in my room clogged and would not drain so it filled up when taking a shower. There were also loud noises all night, like mechanical or dryers being ran behind my room. Neighboring guests were also extremely loud from 230-330 am. Not terrible but will not be back.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
James
Easy check in after being on the road all day. Room was clean and comfortable
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Sep 2025
Joanna
The room was clean.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2025
Burt
Rooms are clean and refinished! Comfortable bed easy check out…
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2025
Richard
A very nice motel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Deanna
We are on a long road trip and needed a quick stop. Staff was amazing, place was clean. Just what we needed.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Connie
Woman at reception desk was excellent... very warm, friendly approach to greeting and making us feel at home. She took special care in preparing breakfast-on-the-go parcels. We would stay there again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2025
Kurt
There is an interesting distillery on the property. Also, the owner is very kind to bicyclists.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2025
Teresa
Very convenient location. Friendly and helpful staff. oh good.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Brandon

Perfect motel for travelling through

This is a basic motel. It was perfect for us travelling through Arapahoe. Check out the on site distillery and tasting room. Room was pet friendly, clean and well appointed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2024
Alan

I would stay again

Nice little quiet well maintained place.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
Stephen
Nice clean comfy room very nice staff
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2024
TRACY
Not any other option for hotel in the town, room was ok.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2024
Dean
Having the attached Distillery was a plus. Owner was super friendly and i was able to pick up some gifts and a little something for myself.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2024
Scott
Nice spot.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2024
M N
The staff were incredibly friendly. The room was a good size, clean and comfortable.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2024
MIKE
Stay was very comfortable. Room was very clean the proprietor was friendly and accommodating.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2024
Jacqueline
Very clean! The towels were so nice and big and fluffy!! Loved the mini fridge as well, it had a separate door for the freezer section! The family that runs this place works hard and it shows. thank you!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2023
Verified traveler

Great travel Motel

A traditional roadside Motel updated with all modern conveniences. A very pleasant surprise.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2023
Connie
Beds were very comfortable
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2023
Karissa
Really great experience. The room is very clean. I love the keyless entry option so I didn’t have to keep track of a key card
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
15 Oct 2023
David

Thiefs !!

I booked the hotel on Expedia.com, and they charged me $200.70 for two nights, and when I got to the hotel, she charged me another $175 saying they didn't get any of the money from Expedia, and she would have to charge me... so , I paid $375 for a two night stay in a one bedroom small room ... $187 per night... room wasn't that great for that amount of money .... I don't understand the way this works with Expedia... I thought the amount I paid online would cover the reservation, but evidently not... it was a rip off ....
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2023
Cortney
Cozy place to stay
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2023
Dean

Very nice hotel in nice area.

Very nicely set up hotel with very nice lady running it.

We were provided with breakfast packs which were really nice.

Hotel grounds were nice and we sat out at the picnic table in the evening and in the morning.

Awesome shower head!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2023
Linda
Very friendly and accommodating.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2023
Mark

Simple, but delightful

A simple motel with some great touches. New fluffy towels, fine sack breakfast. Perfect overnight stop on road trip.
Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2023
Tammy

Good to sleep and go. Don’t suggest late check in.

Good place to sleep for the night. The only complaint is that they advertise can check in 24 hours a day and when we got there just after midnight it was very uncomfortable and clear the wife was Very annoyed. I apologized several times for coming so late but thought it was ok since even the office door says they are available 24 hours. The husband was very pleasant. They provide a to go bag breakfast. No pool but we weren’t looking for one. We just needed to rest before getting back in the road. Shower head is very nice.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2023
Robert B
Nicely up-dated rooms.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2023
Lee
5 stars all the way. Great hotel in a small town!!
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2023
Jack
This place provided a very comfortable night’s sleep - all the amenities needed for an overnight stay.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
03 Jun 2023
Ken
You get what you pay for but we expected 4 1/2 stars because of the ratings, and got terrible breakfast, filthy bathtub with hair in it and the stopper for the tub was loose floating around, the bed was terrible and the pillows were not good. It was ok and I think they are trying to do good but there’s a lot of competition in the hotel business and there’s some things they need to correct.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2023
Kevin
The motel is clean and comfortable. The owners and cleaning staff are very hospitable and friendly. Overall the stay was a welcome change from the hotel and motel chains out there.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2023
Randolph

Wonderful place

Wonderful owners, comfortable and spacious room. Great stay
Business
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2022
Mary
The room was clean and well maintained. The beds and shower were great as were the nice fluffy towels. There were only a few people in the motel, so we were surprised when the room next to us was rented. The people staying there came in late and were inebriated (their statement which we heard while they were trying to get into their room) and were pretty noisy. It was too bad they were right next door when it seemed that other rooms were available.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2022
Don
Found myself needing a room in or near Arapahoe as it was halfway point on road trip leg. I usually use a couple of chain groups so I can get points toward a free room, but none were available near here. This turned out to be a diamond in the rough. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the room was obviously recently remodeled. I was given a very good sack breakfast when I checked in and the room had a fridge and microwave. This was possibly the most comfortable bed of my 34 day road trip. It's a great little spot and if travels bring me back this way I will certainly stay again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2022
Richard
What a hidden gem. We found this on our way back from Denver. We were able to book at last minute. It's been recently renovated. They need to update the listing as they no no longer has kitchen for continental breakfast. It's been turned into a distillery. The only thing I can say was bizarre is the location of the microwave. It's on the vanity sink. Just a great little place and we'd stay there again for sure.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2022
Candace
The air conditioner was extremely noisy
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2022
Marina
Stuff was great
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2022
Amber
My daughter and I got a good night’s rest here before continuing our road trip. I especially appreciated the pre packed breakfast for the road. Great and thoughtful idea!!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2022
james
Great value
Good food
Friendly people
Extra clean
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2022
Mike
Friendly owner to deal with. Prompt responses to questions
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2022
Carie
The staff was super friendly. The room was clean and the beds were comfy! The shower was great, lots of water pressure! This was the perfect restful stop on a very long road-trip!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2022
Sharon

Great stop for the night

This was a great stay. We were traveling across the country and we're lucky to find this place on our route. Very nice couple owns this motel. They were very nice, check in was easy, and we had a great night's sleep. Highly recommend.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2022
Toby

Nice Surprise

Nice little surprise in this town. VERY clean. The exterior is misleading about the quality inside as it looks like a 1960s strip motel.
Negative: TV was very small
Business
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2022
Killy
Great, friendly staff! Greeted us and met without a wait, even when we checked in after hours. Clean room with some nice updates. Best hotel towels I have ever used!
Business Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2022
Bob

Great stop to refresh yourself.

Ryan, the owner, checked me in and handed me the “on-the-go” breakfast. Nice.
The room was great, clean and fresh looking.
One of my hotspots is the shower. This one was great. Hot water and good pressure are here. It has one of the best shower heads I’ve seen in a while.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2022
Randolph

Comfortable and great value

The owner was fantastic as was my room. They had recently remodeled it and it showed. Very clean and comfortable.
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