The Shady Rest B&B

Property class: 3.5

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You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Shady Rest B&B. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room

Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Grand Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Classic Double Room, Hill View (Green Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Exclusive Double Room, Garden View (Spa Room)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Takaka is home to The Shady Rest B&B. Anatoki Salmon Fishing & Cafe and Te Anaroa Caves 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 Labyrinth Rocks Park. Visit our Takaka travel guide
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Map
139 Commercial Street, Takaka, 7110

What's nearby

  • A clear lake surrounded by dense forest and a hill in the background.
    Te Waikoropupu Springs
    7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • A coastal landscape with a bay, green hills, and distant mountains.
    Golden Bay
    9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • A coastal scene with kayaks on turquoise water, a rocky cliff, and dense green vegetation.
    Abel Tasman National Park
    21 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Mōhua Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tata Beach
    26 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN)
    104 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Wholemeal Cafe
    8 min walk
  • De-Lish Delicatessen
    9 min walk
  • Junction Hotel
    9 min walk
  • Ins Ta #Roots Bar Takaka
    5 min drive
  • The Little Cafe
    7 min walk

About this property

The Shady Rest B&B

  • Bed & breakfast near Abel Tasman National Park
  • 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, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
    • Smoke-free premises, 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

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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?

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 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Mōhua Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of Labyrinth Rocks Park and Paynes Ford Scenic Reserve. Te Waikoropupu Springs and Anatoki Salmon Fishing & Cafe are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Shady Rest B&B Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Jan, the operator, was exceptionally friendly and helpful. The breakfast was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Awesome owners, great amenities and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Could not ask for better, charming atmosphere, hospitable host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great service, location, comfortable rooms very hungry eels in the creek behind house.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Interesting history surrounding the property, nice big room and clean bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely welcome from the owner Mark. Made us more than welcome in a property full of character
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The property is unique. Classic villa with plenty of fascinating objects to admire. We loved our room with its quality carpet, beautiful lamps and most importantly a comfortable bed. Most importantly the warm welcome by the owner plus the timely offer of ' a cuppa' on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Quirky, homely and appealing! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Great!

Wonderful stay! friendly, informational. Marvellous art all over the place. V Highly recommend, and looking forward to going back for a stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Brilliant host

Mark our host made us not only feel entirely welcome but as part of an extended Family. I have travelled extensively in my career but seldom ever felt as Welcome and happy in a small well run establishment. Thanks Mark !!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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An very interesting place to stay. Full of characters but can see the house has been through lots. Friendly staff :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020