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    Shady Rest

    87 Reviews
    #1 of 9 B&Bs / Inns in Takaka
    139 Commercial Street | Golden Bay, Takaka 7110, New Zealand
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    5.0
    87 reviews
    • Excellent85%
    • Very good14%
    • Average1%
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    Free Wifi
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    1 - 5 of 85 reviews

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A chance to dream

    This is not your ordinary place to stay while traveling. Compared with some locations there is something magical about Shady Rest - and it made a very pleasant change from being shut away in, what often resembles, a cold, featureless 'box' for the night. Others...More

    1  Thank aquate
    Reviewed 13 July 2017
    Really nice place

    This old (for New Zealand anyway) house has been extensively restored with original wall boards and decor but with modern bathrooms. I found the place a little claustrophobic (maybe the dark wood) but we got a friendly greeting, a great bed and a good nights...More

    Thank Steve W
    Reviewed 10 June 2017
    Great B&B

    If only we stayed two nights! It is very beautiful house, we liked the interior very much, kind of old, medieval, cozy and strange, but very friendly. The rooms are spacious, the bathrooms absolutely fantastic and the common areas perfectly equipped. Kitchen and outdoor lounge...More

    Thank LSR3065
    Reviewed 17 May 2017
    Like staying in the comfy home of an art-loving friend.....

    Nicely restored century old villa retains its historic feel - with added luxury bathrooms. The house is full of quirky but quality art work. Atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and very personal - nothing is too much trouble. Owner is a fund of information and advice...More

    Thank BwanaMkubwa
    Reviewed 12 May 2017
    Fire Place in the room...nice

    Stayed here for the first time recently, it was my kinda place a mix between a hotel and a (albeit a flash one) hotel. My room came with a fire place and as like, my own bathroom but some other rooms have shared facilities. There's...More

    Thank Stevefinch
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    • Top amenities
    • Free Parking
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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    • Laundry Service
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    • Price range
    • US$86 - US$145 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    • Room types
    • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
    • Family Rooms ,
    • Suites
    • Number of rooms
    • 5
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    splittingheadegg
    27 July 2017|
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    Response from Steve W | Reviewed this property |
    Hi, the spa bath is exclusive to one bedroom, it is in the en-suite bathroom.
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    15 June 2015|
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    15 June 2015|
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    Response from mark t | Property representative |
    Hi Amalia, We have rooms available and could do a lovely room for you with with your own bathroom for $100 including continental Breakfast. Many Thanks Pete
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    "We had the downstairs spa room, and although dark it was very quiet, private and relaxing."
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    "The TLC room has the most beautiful spa bath!"
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