Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast provides a garden, as well as accommodation with a kitchen in Takaka. The property features mountain and garden views. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a kettle. There is 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. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area and a barbecue. The nearest airport is Nelson Airport, 102 km from Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast.

Couples particularly 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 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double 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
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Friederike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm, welcoming and friendly staff, who went out of their way to make our stay exceptional. Beautiful restored and maintained historic building, including great wooden features, and interesting collection of all sorts pictures and objects, nicely...
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was fabulous, big rooms and really interesting art work throughout. Mark was really helpful and gave us loads of tips where to visit and the best way to see what the area had to offer. Everyone was very hospitable. Breakfast was...
  • Charlie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s very friendly and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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

Company review score: 9.9Based on 211 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules

Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot 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 are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast

  • Room options at Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Single

  • The prices at Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

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

    • Check-in at Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.