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Shady Rest Motel

Property class: 3
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Gympie motel

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Courtyard
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Spa Room)
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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17 Violet Street, Gympie, QLD, 4570
  • Place, Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Patrick's Church
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hastings Street
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Wheelchair Friendly Unit)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Wheelchair Friendly Unit)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking (4 Bed Family Room)

Family Room, Non Smoking (4 Bed Family Room)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Non Smoking (3 Bed Family Room)

Family Room, Non Smoking (3 Bed Family Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Gympie

In Gympie .You'll find Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum and St. Patrick's Church within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Also, Woodworks Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum is within 6 miles (10 km).
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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
  • Noosa National Park - 46 min drive - 69.5 km
  • Hastings Street - 53 min drive - 76.7 km
  • Noosa Beach - 53 min drive - 76.7 km

Getting around

  • Gympie Station - 5 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster Gympie - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe by Farmer and Sun - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Shady Rest Motel

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Gympie motel
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 hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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

How close is Shady Rest Motel to the airport?

Shady Rest Motel is 106.1 mi (115-min drive) away from the Brisbane Airport (BNE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shady Rest Motel on Apr 25, 2026 start from CA $160, excluding 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.

Does Shady Rest Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shady Rest Motel.

Does Shady Rest Motel offer free breakfast?

Shady Rest Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shady Rest Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Shady Rest Motel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Shady Rest Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Shady Rest Motel have a pool?

Shady Rest Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Shady Rest Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Shady Rest Motel to downtown Gympie?

Shady Rest Motel is 0.7 mi away from Gympie.

Shady Rest Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 286 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

8/10 Good

Brady

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had carpet which was nice. We had residents beside us smoking quite a bit at the front door of their room and the doors are very close together. We had to keep the door and window closed otherwise it would have been filled with smoke. Also was happening at another room as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel to put your feet up at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great

I have stayed here twice in 2 different weeks Unfortunately both nights they was lots of noise throughout the night got zero sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mervyn

Business traveller
It was Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great little place clean n tidy see you soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Nice, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

6/10 Okay

michele

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

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

2/10 Terrible

kenji

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristy

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

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location, relatively quiet. Check-in was quick and easy. Bed reasonable comfortable. Some furnishings needed maintenance. Towels and pillows thin. Shower poor, with low pressure and hot and cold tap handles mislabelled.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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