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The Shady Rest B&B
3.5 star property

Comfortable bed & breakfast in Takaka with free breakfast
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The Shady Rest B&B

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Property grounds
Exterior
Comfort Double Room, Garden View
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Comfort Double Room, Garden View | Bathroom

Overview of The Shady Rest B&B

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
139 Commercial Street, Takaka, 7110
  • AirportTakaka (KTF)4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTe Waikoropupu Springs10 min drive
  • Popular LocationGolden Bay13 min drive
  • Popular LocationTata Beach20 min drive
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Room options

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Double Room, Mountain View

Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Hill View (Green Room)

Classic Double Room, Hill View (Green Room)

Classic Double Room, Hill View (Green Room)

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Double Room, Garden View

Grand Double Room, Garden View

Grand Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Garden View

Single Room, Garden View

Single Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, Garden View (Spa Room)

Exclusive Double Room, Garden View (Spa Room)

Exclusive Double Room, Garden View (Spa Room)

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Takaka

The Shady Rest B&B is located in Takaka. Rawhiti Cave and Abel Tasman Coast Track are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Abel Tasman National Park and Grove Scenic Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Te Waikoropupu Springs - 10 min drive
  • Pohara Beach - 10 min drive
  • Golden Bay - 13 min drive
  • Tata Beach - 20 min drive
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dada Manifestó - 6 min walk
  • Roots Bar - 12 min walk
  • Dangerous Kitchen - 8 min walk
  • The Wholemeal Cafe - 8 min walk
  • Plan B Cafe & Bar - 10 min drive

About this property

The Shady Rest B&B

Property highlights
At The Shady Rest B&B, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a fireplace in reception are available to all guests.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at The Shady Rest B&B have comforts, such as dressing gowns, in addition to
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Communal kitchens, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 65.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 65.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Shady Rest B&B pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Shady Rest B&B?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shady Rest B&B?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours, for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Shady Rest B&B?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Shady Rest B&B located?

Situated in Takaka, this bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (5 km) of Golden Bay Museum & Gallery, Te Waikoropupu Springs and Grove Scenic Reserve. Rawhiti Cave is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

The Shady Rest B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin E

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yanish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dave was an exceptional host and didn't mind the (very) late check-in at all. He even let us change rooms free of charge after we accidentally booked a single room instead of a double.The breakfast was amazing and we loved his chef outfit so much. Everything was literally a 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house in a great location. Mark is a fabulous host, incredibly helpful, giving us some great tips on places to visit. He also cooks a perfect poached egg!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernd

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome from the owner Mark. Made us more than welcome in a property full of character
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, location, comfortable rooms very hungry eels in the creek behind house.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDRE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful B&B. Marc was the best host we had in our 3 weeks in New Zealand, he was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Our room was perfect and breakfast was delicious every morning.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Glenn, Waipa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting history surrounding the property, nice big room and clean bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023