Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast provides a garden, as well as accommodations with a kitchen in Takaka. This bed and breakfast features barbecue facilities and a shared lounge. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity of the property. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. The nearest airport is Nelson Airport, 63 miles from the bed and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Takaka
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rahul
    Germany Germany
    Staff was super nice! Room and the house had a appealing uniqeness to it.
  • Joe
    United States of America United States of America
    Very welcoming and informative hosts. Comfortable, spacious room and delicious breakfast. Enjoyed chatting and trading stories with other travellers. Great location for exploring the Golden Bay and Abel Tasman. Excellent place to stay!
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    The hosts were very welcoming, helpful, and fun to talk with. We enjoyed the delicious breakfast, conversation, and the wonderful and varied artwork on the walls. Marc and Janice were the perfect hosts.

Managed by Mark Taylor, owner and manager of the Shady Rest in Takaka

Company review score: 9.9Based on 207 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

A common kitchen with a fridge, microwave, stove, oven, dish washer is available at any time for all the guests, also a very dining room with a fire place can be used any time. Free wifi is available in all guest rooms and in all common areas. We would like to mention that our rooms do not have TV's, but we do have a big TV room for our guests. The Shady Rest offers a continental breakfast with a fruit salad, cereals, fried or scrambled eggs. The Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast is a unique hundred-year-old grand historic doctor's residence situated on Takaka’s main street, set back from the road amongst tall and beautiful native New Zealand trees.

Property info

The Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast features three Double En-Suite rooms and two Double Rooms – each with a private bathroom - as well as a common TV lounge Our guests can use a fully equipped kitchen (fridge, microwave, gas stove and oven and dishwasher) any time they want. We provide the following amenities for our guests: free WIFI in all our guest rooms , a shared lounge and dining room with a fire place , ample off-street parking, riverside picnic area, and a BBQ, We offer a continental breakfast with eggs cooked to suit your tastes, fresh fruit salad, yogurt, a selection of cereals, toast and condiments.

Neighborhood info

Takaka township is the main business, service and shopping centre for Golden Bay and was founded in 1854. A stroll down the main street will reveal the importance of the very active and well recognised arts and crafts community. There is a wide range of accommodation, a good selection of restaurants and cafés, as well as a library and playground.

Languages Spoken

German,English

Area info

Amenities of Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 65 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 65 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast

  • The prices at Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast is 1,500 feet from the center of Takaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Single

  • Check-in at Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):