Is parking available at the motel?

Yes, free parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

Is breakfast offered at the motel?

Breakfast in the room is available, but specific details about the type and cost are not provided.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out can be requested in advance, and guests should inform the motel if arriving outside reception hours.

What accessibility features does the motel offer?

The motel provides step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not mentioned.

Where is the motel located?

The motel is situated in Gympie, surrounded by natural beauty at King Conservation Park and Mount Monty Rainforest Nature Refuge. Cultural highlights include the Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum. The area is accessible via public transport.

Does the motel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal. Specific operational hours are not provided.

Are children allowed at the motel?

Yes, children are allowed at the motel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Shady Rest Motel

What guests think

Across reviews, Shady Rest Motel is described as a clean, straightforward stop with friendly, helpful staff, a handy location near Gympie’s centre, a well-liked pool, and satisfying breakfasts, making it a practical option for short, comfortable stays.

Rooms are simple and generally comfortable, with some smaller layouts, and several guests find the setting relatively quiet off the highway. Downsides mentioned are weak shower pressure and minor maintenance issues, plus an isolated report of rude management and a pushy checkout. Expect a simple, reliable base for a night or two.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

The pool is a consistent highlight and well used by families.

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Mary-Ellen

Jan 11, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Took 5 grandkids for a 3 day trip. 2 rooms. Kids loved the pool. Lovely service. Very rainy weather but we had fun. Great breakfasts. Love the 11am checkin. Wish others would follow suit!

10

Debra

Apr 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Adequate for our needs. Kids enjoyed the pool, nice relaxing area.

10

Will

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across many reviews, with rooms described as clean and tidy. A few report issues such as dirty carpet or smelly bedding, wobbly toilet seats, and weak shower pressure.

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Cheryl

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Scott Chan

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful clean motel. Highly recommend.

10

STEPHEN

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great little place clean n tidy see you soon

8

Melissa

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean and quiet

10

Tony

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

6

Alicia

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is more quiet than others we’ve stayed at in Gympie, set slightly off the highway. Clean and tidy. Easy check in and check out. Only real negative was the skylight, lighting up the room.

10

Danny

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tidy room friendly staff

4

Osamah

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Ruby

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay. Nice & clean room that includes essentials. Host are welcoming & always up for a chat. Will stay again!

8

Keith

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and generally comfortable for short stays, with several guests finding beds comfortable though some find them firm or small. Noise is typically low thanks to the off-highway setting, but one guest reported significant night-time noise.

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Cindy

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked at around 10:30 at night online - staff were easily contactable and were very helpful. Clean, safe and a comfort bed

8

Kylie

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cheryl

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Keith

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to find just off the main highway but an easy 10 minute stroll into the centre of Gympie. Clean room with comfortable beds.

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Christopher

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Ian

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice shower and table and chairs.

8

Melissa

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean and quiet

8

Fay

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Small rooms, but everything that was needed for a short stay.

10

Will

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Alicia

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is more quiet than others we’ve stayed at in Gympie, set slightly off the highway. Clean and tidy. Easy check in and check out. Only real negative was the skylight, lighting up the room.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with easy check-in and responsive after-hours contact. There is one strong complaint about rude management and a pushy checkout.

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jamie

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The female manager of the property had appalling customer service. From the moment I arrived. She was very rude and arrogant, and spoke to me like a piece of dirt. In the morning of my departure, she was banging on the door to tell me I had to get out, because the cleaners were coming in prior to check out time!!! She was very rude, and actually quite disgusting behaviour all round. Room was very outdated, the motel is overpriced, but with not much choice available they get away with it. I don’t recommend staying here if you have an option of staying somewhere else.

10

Cindy

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked at around 10:30 at night online - staff were easily contactable and were very helpful. Clean, safe and a comfort bed

6

Cheryl

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Ricky

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really clean and comfortable beds!! Really friendly

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Grant

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

plates and cutlery not in room. Had to ask.

10

Amy

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely friendly service and very clean room.

6

Alicia

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is more quiet than others we’ve stayed at in Gympie, set slightly off the highway. Clean and tidy. Easy check in and check out. Only real negative was the skylight, lighting up the room.

10

Tyra

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It has been easy and free flowing, a good nights rest and relaxation, 100% somewhere I'd like to go and stay again!

10

Danny

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tidy room friendly staff

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Ruby

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay. Nice & clean room that includes essentials. Host are welcoming & always up for a chat. Will stay again!

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Location

Convenient location close to Gympie’s centre and dining, easy to find just off the highway. Set slightly off the main road, several guests found it relatively quiet.

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Cheryl

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Keith

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to find just off the main highway but an easy 10 minute stroll into the centre of Gympie. Clean room with comfortable beds.

8

Melissa

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean and quiet

10

Tony

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

6

Alicia

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is more quiet than others we’ve stayed at in Gympie, set slightly off the highway. Clean and tidy. Easy check in and check out. Only real negative was the skylight, lighting up the room.

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Dining

Breakfast is available, including room service, and is frequently praised.

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Mary-Ellen

Jan 11, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Took 5 grandkids for a 3 day trip. 2 rooms. Kids loved the pool. Lovely service. Very rainy weather but we had fun. Great breakfasts. Love the 11am checkin. Wish others would follow suit!

8

Kylie

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Tony

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Jenni

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Shady Rest is a nice little motel. Room was very clean and the breakfast was amazing!

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Shady Rest Motel

About this property

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Queen Room with Spa Bath

Double Or Twin Room

Family Room (5 Adults)

Standard Queen Room

Family Room (4 Adults)

Twin Room Disability Access

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