Kurt
Nice place to stay clean and friendly owners.
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9.2/10Excellent109 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/10 9.2
Service9.2/10 9.2
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition8.8/10 8.8
Amenities8.4/10 8.4
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About Shady Rest Motel
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. 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. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. 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 - 35.
4 km / 22 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.
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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- 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.
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 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions.
Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and 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
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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.
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Special Instructions
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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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
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- 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.
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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
35.4 km / 22 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
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 20
- hotel
- Car park
- Wi-fiExtra charge
- Laundry service
- Breakfast
Upon availability
Room types
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SINGLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDSINGLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDSGL.DX-QN
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- SINGLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE QUEEN BED
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SINGLE DELUXE QUEEN BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- SINGLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE QUEEN BED
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Room code: SGL.DX-QN
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FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BEDFAMILY ROOM • WITH DOUBLE BEDFAM.DB
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- WITH DOUBLE BED
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FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- WITH DOUBLE BED
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Room code: FAM.DB
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DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q-DX
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS
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DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.2Q-DX
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QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUA.NM-QN
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN BED NON SMOKING
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Limited room details from hotel
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QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING
Room photos
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN BED NON SMOKING
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: QUA.NM-QN
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Shady Rest Motel
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reviews shown
Mary
It was a clean facility, easy check in/check out. Beds were comfortable. Son and I traveled in for a funeral and only stayed one night. Nice to have a Dollar General across the road.
Darin
The room was really clean the staff came in daily and restocked everything. The owner Ryan was super helpful. Would highly recommend staying here.
william l
Poor ,no coffee in breakfast area,no waffles,eggs or sausages
Tonya
Was exactly what we needed, simple, and clean.
Laura
This motel was clean and comfortable. The man who checked us in was friendly and welcoming. Great place to stay if you’re in the area!
Robin
Cute little hotel, definitely a small town experience! The room had everything we’d need. Very friendly staff at check in!
Jason
I found the staff to be genuine.
Property is old, but serviceable.
Ultimately, I would stay again.
Property is old, but serviceable.
Ultimately, I would stay again.
Jackie
Fine for a night. Easy to hear people next door.
Nancy
Check in was great. I recived text with room number and room code. This was efficient and very easy. Great process
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.
James
Easy check in after being on the road all day. Room was clean and comfortable
Joanna
The room was clean.
Burt
Rooms are clean and refinished! Comfortable bed easy check out…
Richard
A very nice motel.
Deanna
We are on a long road trip and needed a quick stop. Staff was amazing, place was clean. Just what we needed.
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.
Kurt
There is an interesting distillery on the property. Also, the owner is very kind to bicyclists.
Teresa
Very convenient location. Friendly and helpful staff. oh good.
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.
Alan
I would stay again
Nice little quiet well maintained place.
Stephen
Nice clean comfy room very nice staff
TRACY
Not any other option for hotel in the town, room was ok.
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.
Scott
Nice spot.
M N
The staff were incredibly friendly. The room was a good size, clean and comfortable.
MIKE
Stay was very comfortable. Room was very clean the proprietor was friendly and accommodating.
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!
Verified traveler
Great travel Motel
A traditional roadside Motel updated with all modern conveniences. A very pleasant surprise.
Connie
Beds were very comfortable
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
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 ....
Cortney
Cozy place to stay
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!!
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!!
Linda
Very friendly and accommodating.
Mark
Simple, but delightful
A simple motel with some great touches. New fluffy towels, fine sack breakfast. Perfect overnight stop on road trip.
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.
Robert B
Nicely up-dated rooms.
Lee
5 stars all the way. Great hotel in a small town!!
Jack
This place provided a very comfortable night’s sleep - all the amenities needed for an overnight stay.
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.
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.
Randolph
Wonderful place
Wonderful owners, comfortable and spacious room. Great stay
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.
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!
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.
Candace
The air conditioner was extremely noisy
Marina
Stuff was great
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!!
james
Great value
Good food
Friendly people
Extra clean
Good food
Friendly people
Extra clean
Location & surroundings
Shady Rest Motel
309 Chestnut St, Arapahoe, United States
Shady Rest Motel
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