Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Large Double Room
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 2 single beds , 1 extra-large double bed
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Breakfast included
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US$174 per night
Price US$522
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast in Takaka offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a private entrance, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A highly rated breakfast is provided by the property, featuring fresh local ingredients. Guests appreciate the attentive host and excellent service support. Convenient Location: Located 102 km from Nelson Airport, the bed and breakfast is situated on a quiet street with scenic views. Nearby attractions include Takaka Hill and Abel Tasman National Park.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

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  • Garden view

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Large Double Room
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 2 single beds , 1 extra-large double bed
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No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
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US$174 per night
Price US$522
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Double Room
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$401 for 3 nights
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Single Room with Private External Bathroom
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US$325 for 3 nights
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Large Double Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 1 left
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
161 feet²
Private kitchen
Mountain view
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 3
US$174 per night
Price US$522
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
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Max adults: 2
US$144 per night
Price US$431
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$141 per night
Price US$423
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
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Superior King Room
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  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
194 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Garden view
Free WiFi
Max adults: 3
US$181 per night
Price US$544
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
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Max adults: 2
US$149 per night
Price US$446
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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King Room with Spa Bath
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
194 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Garden view
Spa bath
Free WiFi
Max adults: 3
US$192 per night
Price US$575
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
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Max adults: 2
US$159 per night
Price US$476
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$156 per night
Price US$469
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Double Room
  • 1 extra-large double bed
161 feet²
Private kitchen
Balcony
Mountain view
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$134 per night
Price US$401
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Queen Room with Spa Bath
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
161 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
View
Spa bath
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$159 per night
Price US$476
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$154 per night
Price US$461
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
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Single Room with Private External Bathroom
Private kitchen
Garden view
Dishwasher
Barbecue
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$108 per night
Price US$325
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Guests who stayed here loved

Brenton-rule
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful home, great hosts, delicious breaky, very accomodating”
Marie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Spécial atmosphère, Nice breakfast homemade, excellent welcoming”
Liz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quirky and comfortable b&b. We were made to feel welcome the moment we stepped inside. Mark creates a friendly, chilled atmosphere and we enjoyed his company. Great breakfasts and perfect location to walk into various eateries in Takaka and to...”
Leonor
Portugal Portugal
“Lovely place, the decoration was great, the beds were very comfortable, the bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean and the breakfast was amazing!”
Mireille
France France
“The breakfast is really good and convivial. Mark is a fantastic host and very good advice. The house is very special and clean. We highly recommand it.”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Mark is an excellent host and great company Shady Rest is a quircky house full of character.”
Mark
Vietnam Vietnam
“Excellent atmosphere. Staff were very helpful and warm Mark runs a good outfit and everybody seemed very pleased with the stay and service. Including long term stayers”
Sophie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very welcoming host, comfy room and great breakfast!”
Roberta
New Zealand New Zealand
“Janis was excellent host. The house is cosy, warm and inviting. Perfect place to ease and relax. We definitely will be back in summertime. Highly recommended. Breakfast was amazing and delicious.”
Maria
Spain Spain
“The property is beautiful, confortable and full of personality. It is a pice of history”

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: 9.8Based on 177 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

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is 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.