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Shady Rest

98 reviews
#1 of 11 B&Bs / Inns in Takaka
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139 Commercial Street | Golden Bay, Takaka 7110, New Zealand
011 64 3-661 7029
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98 reviews
  • Excellent86%
  • Very good13%
  • Average1%
  • Poor0%
  • Terrible0%
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Free Wifi
Free Parking
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Family Rooms
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139 Commercial Street | Golden Bay, Takaka 7110, New Zealand See on map
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago
Fabulous vibe, fabulous host

My husband and I stayed at Shady Rest last weekend, and we had an amazing time. The host was so hospitable and kind - he took the time to show us points of interest and the brekky was fantastic. Would definitely book again and hope...More

Thank Alex L
Reviewed 16 March 2018
Historic House, Spacious roons, wonderfull host

Excellent base to explore the Golden Bay area. Charming historic house with interesting history. Rooms are very spacious, beds comfortable. Mark is a delightful host and a great source to get detailed information for day treks in the area. Excellent full breakfast and pints in...More

Thank e2e4
Reviewed 12 January 2018 via mobile
Cosy, comfortable and lovely

We stayed at the Shady Rest for 4 nights. Mark was a great host - very welcoming and happy to chat. Breakfast was always delicious. I would recommend the scrambled eggs - amazing! The bed was comfortable, the house quiet, the bathroom an excellent size...More

Thank Annie K
Reviewed 31 December 2017 via mobile
Great place for a group

Absolutely lovely. great service. A couple of minutes from town. Great hot breakfast. Good suggestions for activities. They let you use the kitchen, which is great. Very nice communal areas for group gatherings or meeting other travelers. Mark let us use the pizza oven for...More

Thank NZguy1
Reviewed 8 November 2017 via mobile
One of a kind

We had the opportunity to stay all together five nights in three different rooms. They were all very comfortable, clean and tastefully decorated.The hospitality from Mark, Felicity and Zoe were outstanding. We highly recomended Shady Rest and would love to visit again.

Thank Anette S
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US$99 - US$110 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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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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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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"you may not be able to read the sign driving through town but "B&B sandwich board" is easier to..."
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"We chose the room with the spa bath!"
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"This house is over a 100 years old it is really quirky and all the rooms are different we stayed in the room..."
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"Not all rooms have en-suite bathrooms"
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