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The Shady Rest B&B

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Takaka with free breakfast

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The Shady Rest B&B offers a cozy retreat with garden views. Start your day with a continental breakfast, explore the area, then unwind by the fireplace. Amenities include on-site laundry and free self-parking.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, Garden View | Blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Garden View

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Heating
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Detached private bathroom
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Electric kettle
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  • Sleeps 2
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Exclusive Double Room, Garden View (Spa Room)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Takaka is home to The Shady Rest B&B. While the natural beauty of Abel Tasman National Park and Grove Scenic Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Te Anaroa Caves.
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Map
139 Commercial Street, Takaka, 7110

What's nearby

  • Te Waikoropupu Springs - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Pohara Beach - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Golden Bay - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Tata Beach - 18 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Totaranui Beach - 40 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wholemeal Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Molly B’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Plan B Café & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Penguin 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 the lobby are available to all guests.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at The Shady Rest B&B include comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Communal kitchens, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating 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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Shady Rest B&B located?

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

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The Shady Rest B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

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

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not ask for better, charming atmosphere, hospitable host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome owners, great amenities and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A B&B in NZ? Wow! Rare!

Fantastic B n B, giving you the run of the house and down to the creek to feed the eels! Really comfy bed and excellent shower too. Topped off with an eggsellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jan was fantastic with her welcome and cooked us a great breakfast the next morning. THANKS Jan. We would certainly love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDRE

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.

8/10 Good

Glenn

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

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful interlude

A fabulous B&B that is made so friendly and enjoyable by the host Mark. Front green room with stunning views and a verandah was great. The breakfasts were the highlight as it was in the formal lounge room and cooked to perfection by Mark. It was a very welcoming stay thank you Mark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing and unique home. Enjoyed our stay, Jan was a fantastic hostess, very happy to share her knowledge of the area and cooks great scrambled eggs on toast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Especially lovely stay

Shady Rest is filled with character and warmth, including lots of eclectic art, furniture and decor. Mark is a wonderful host who is passionate about running his B&B, making guests feel totally at home, offering terrific suggestions on places to see, and making a lovely breakfast. The little town is under a 1/2 mile walk so it’s very convenient to walk to dinner if you want to keep it simple. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Gwyn

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

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous B&B. Beautiful, confortable. You feel happy to be there. And the owner, Mark, is friendly, nice, helpful. A real host! We really loved our stay and would love to go back. Dominique & Serge
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guilford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally delightful! Lovely staff, great breakfast, modern amenities in an eclectic 117 year old house. Fascinating decor of antique and funk. You'll talk about it for days after. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Neil

Loving Care Needed

A unique old fashioned property in need of some loving care No TV in rooms Good continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yanish

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

Karey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our host helped to guide us and our route and our hiking in both national parks and gave us some amazing tips and insights. Lovely eclectic Edwardian property with interesting artwork and sculpture. Wish we had stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ausgefallene, sehr kreative Einrichtung. Etwas plüschig , aber geschmackvoll. Herzliches Personal, Empfang mit Kaffee und Tee. Wir hatten ein Zimmer zur Durchgangsstraße Straße, weswegen es leider ein bisschen laut war. Für ein B&B erscheint uns der Preis etwas zu hoch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jan, the operator, was exceptionally friendly and helpful. The breakfast was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zeer aangenaam verblijf

Nog nooit zo een close contact gehad met een B&B gastvrouw die zichzelf uit de naad werkt om ons als gasten alles te bieden wat je van een B&B verwacht. Janice is echt een fantastische persoon en is zeer familiair als je het toelaat. Het huis is 107 jaar oud en dat zie je er aan doch dat heeft een enorme charme. Het lijkt in het begin wat shady maar daar moet je doorkijken. De kamers zijn goed en toen er een elektrisch probleem was met de stopcontacten, hebben we een upgrade naar een grotere kamer gekregen. Super ! Locatie is ook top. Nog eens bedankt Janice !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin E

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernd

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023