Shady Rest Motel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Spa Room) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
A building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating a parking area.
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Share)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Wheelchair Friendly Unit)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Non Smoking (4 Bed Family Room)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Non Smoking (3 Bed Family Room)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Shady Rest Motel

This motel features an outdoor pool, a garden and gas grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine.
Shady Rest Motel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Gympie motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Shady Rest Motel, you'll be within walking distance of Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include multilingual staff and a vending machine
  • 13 minutes on foot from Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum and a 2-minute drive from St. Patrick's Church
As a guest of Shady Rest Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Shady Rest Motel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Gympie motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: AUD 5 to 25 for adults and AUD 5 to 25 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 10-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 5.00 to 25.00 for adults and AUD 5.00 to 25.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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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Shady Rest Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 294 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great parking easy to get in and out and the pool was thoroughly enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and friendly staff with easy parking space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good motel with friendly staff, spacious and clean rooms. Easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tidy room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovey staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great little place clean n tidy see you soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Jenni

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
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Fay

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
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8/10 Good

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Very helpful. Will be using you again. :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Nice, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott Chan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean motel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly service and very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruby

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and comfortable beds!! Really friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located out of main CBD, no noise from road traffic, clean, well presented - thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find just off the main highway but an easy 10 minute stroll into the centre of Gympie. Clean room with comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked at around 10:30 at night online - staff were easily contactable and were very helpful. Clean, safe and a comfort bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice shower and table and chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

JOWGOW PTY LTD John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the room was good but i go to sleep early and start work early so need a good sleep. I was woken at 9.30 pm by young children running up and down the carpark screaming their heads off. I wanted to go out and tell them to shut up but it looked like all the adults thought it was fun so didnt want to get into a argument as they seemed drunk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026