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Shady Rest Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Gympie with free parking

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable lounge chairs.
Stroll through a serene garden area surrounded by lush plants and a modern building in the background.
Stroll through the beautifully maintained garden, surrounded by lush plants and shrubs, and a low stone wall.
Relax in this stylish room with a brick accent wall, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.
Relax in this inviting space with a comfortable sofa, a small table, and a beautiful view.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug

Explore the area

Map
17 Violet Street, Gympie, QLD, 4570
  • Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • St. Patrick's Church
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Wheelchair Friendly Unit)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Wheelchair Friendly Unit)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Wheelchair Friendly Unit)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Spa Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Family Room, Non Smoking (4 Bed Family Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking (3 Bed Family Room)

Family Room, Non Smoking (3 Bed Family Room)

Family Room, Non Smoking (3 Bed Family Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Gympie

At Shady Rest Motel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum and St. Patrick's Church. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find barbecues, luggage storage and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Gympie motel include Woodworks Museum and Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Patrick's Church - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hastings Street - 59 min drive - 71.8 km
  • Noosa Beach - 64 min drive - 72.5 km

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

Motel in Gympie with free parking
As a guest of Shady Rest Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Shady Rest Motel also features a vending machine and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Gympie motel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Shady Rest Motel offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Japanese, Spanish

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Shady Rest Motel?

Shady Rest Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Shady Rest Motel?

As of 29 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shady Rest Motel on 7 Aug 2025 start from AU$177.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Shady Rest Motel?

Yep, Shady Rest Motel has a free self car park.

Does Shady Rest Motel have a pool?

Shady Rest Motel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shady Rest Motel?

No, Shady Rest Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shady Rest Motel?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shady Rest Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Shady Rest Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 272 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

8/10 Good

Kylie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot shower at night- cold in morning but. Option for breakfast. Designated smoking areas. Clean. Bed a bit hard for my liking. But for a last minute overnight stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the heart of the Gympie city centre and dinning options. Courtney bus pick ups outside front ,very nice clean rooms and comfortable bed. Tea and coffee making factory in the rooms with a fridge, toaster and Kettle. Breakfast room service another good option, Only down side was poor water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark, Virginia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Chan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean motel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, but everything that was needed for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and comfortable beds!! Really friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant

Travelled with family and small children
plates and cutlery not in room. Had to ask.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Osamah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Ruby

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Jenni

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shady Rest is a nice little motel. Room was very clean and the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Tyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Somewhere I'd go again 😍

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