Near Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum
Located in Gympie, Shady Rest Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum and St. Patrick's Church. This motel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Woodworks Museum and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Parking onsite
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Free wifi
Pool
Parking
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)
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Cleanliness
8.8/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
84.7%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Shady Rest Motel is Brisbane Airport (BNE)
167.8 km / 104.3 mi
What's nearby
Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
St. Patrick's Church
1.6 km / 1 mi
Woodworks Museum
4 km / 2.5 mi
Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
5 km / 3.1 mi
Shiann Alpacas
7.8 km / 4.9 mi
King Conservation Park
11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Mount Monty Rainforest Nature Refuge
12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Goomboorian National Park
14.7 km / 9.1 mi
Glastonbury National Park
14.8 km / 9.2 mi
Lacebark Nature Refuge
15.2 km / 9.4 mi
Marys Creek State Forest
15.5 km / 9.6 mi
Woondum National Park
15.5 km / 9.7 mi
Gympie National Park
17.9 km / 11.1 mi
Wurraglen Nature Refuge
19.6 km / 12.2 mi
Wong'ai Nature Refuge
20.4 km / 12.7 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Free wifi
Pool
Parking
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Parking onsite
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Minibar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Parking onsite
Things to do
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Television
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
Languages spoken
Japanese
English
French
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 11:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars




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