Located just off the Bruce Highway, our Gympie Motel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers. Whether you’re here for a short visit or an extended stay, our location and proximity to all the best dining, shopping and attractions make us the perfect choice for your travels.
We have everything you need including free wireless internet, air-conditioning, microwaves, BBQ, plus a sparkling swimming pool. Each unit has its own undercover parking spot plus there’s plenty of additional space for larger vehicles.
Stunning beaches, spectacular hinterland, horse riding, fishing, hiking, traditional markets, museums, famous festivals, delicious local food… the Gympie region has it all. Explore all these from your base at Shady Rest and then come back for a great night’s sleep & breakfast delivered to your room.
Choose from our selection of comfortable motel rooms, accommodating up to 5 guests
Our Queen Room is perfect for solo travellers or couples, offering a queen bed, private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and convenient ground floor access with undercover parking.
Our Queen Deluxe Room is ideal for couples or solo travellers, featuring a queen bed, ground floor access, easy undercover parking, and a specially equipped bathroom. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Perfect for friends or small families, our Twin Share Room accommodates up to three guests with a queen and single bed. Enjoy ground floor access, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Our Wheelchair Friendly Room offers easy access, a specially equipped bathroom, and comfortable bedding for up to three guests with one queen and one single bed, perfect for a relaxed and accessible stay.
Ideal for families, this room sleeps up to four with one queen and two single beds. Enjoy ground floor access, undercover parking, and a dining table with seating for four. Perfect for a comfortable family stay.
Perfect for larger families or groups, this spacious room sleeps up to five with one queen and three single beds. Includes ground floor access, undercover parking at the front of the room, and accommodates up to 5 guests.
Located just off the Bruce Highway, Shady Rest Gympie Motel offers clean, comfortable, and affordable accommodation in the heart of Gympie. Whether you’re travelling for work, leisure, or just passing through, our quiet and convenient location makes for a perfect stopover.
We offer a range of room types to suit all travellers, from Queen and Twin Share rooms to spacious Family rooms and wheelchair-friendly options. Each room is designed for comfort, with undercover parking right at your door and everything you need for a restful stay.
With friendly service, easy highway access, and local shops and cafés nearby, Shady Rest is your home away from home in Gympie.
Whether you’re passing through or planning to explore Gympie’s rich history and local charm, Shady Rest provides the ideal base, comfortable, convenient, and affordable.
Discover the beauty of Gympie and its surroundings
A scenic trail perfect for cycling and walking, offering beautiful countryside views and charming towns along the way.
Explore the vibrant local markets, artisan shops, and cozy cafés showcasing fresh produce, crafts, and regional flavours.
Discover the rich gold mining history of Gympie with fascinating exhibits and heritage sites.
Rainbow Beach is a coastal gem with colourful sand cliffs, beach 4WD access, and stunning views from Carlo Sand Blow.
Will definitely stay again... Great stay here, room very clean bed comfy. Had a hot brekky was excellent. Staff so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely stay again. Really pleased overall.
Steve - Wotif
Can't get any better... Very friendly staff, excellent service. Gave me a book to read when I had finished the one I had with me, can't get any better than that. Thanks for having us stay.
Wilma - Lastminute.com
The service was great... I needed a bed, it was dark so I called the Shady Rest motel quite late, the service was great! A typical older style motel, very Australian... great room fan and AC, add in good showers - fluffy towels and well vacuumed carpets. The Shady Rest is a well maintained place - a credit to staff. You can see they care, the mirrors in units are sparkling clean.
Jeff M - Trip Advisor
Quiet, clean and spacious... The bed was comfy and the room was quiet, clean and spacious. The motel is situated next to the Bruce Highway, yet the rooms were quiet. Barbara was helpful in providing cutlery and bowls so that we could self-cater for breakfast. The room is serviced/replenished daily. We ordered breakfast on our last morning and wow, what a breakfast. Thanks Barbara
AJSM - Booking.com
Above and beyond... We stayed at the Shady Rest for a night before going to Fraser Island. Barbara was super lovely and couldn’t be more helpful. We had a family group of 10 & she went above and beyond to make sure that we were all comfortable.
Bec H - Trip Advisor
What more could you ask for... Simple, clean, comfortable rooms with table and chairs inside and outside, generous and tasty breakfast. Access directly to highway yet quiet. Great pool, a hit with the kids - super friendly and helpful people, reasonable rates for rooms and breakfasts - what more could you ask for, stay night or a week....thank you
Steve Winters - Google Review
Everything we needed... Nice and quiet, all we needed. Close to everything we needed for our needs. Friendly staff, good shelter. Cant say enough. Oh, great breakfast to.
GARDENER - Booking.com
Spotlessly clean with comfortable beds... Older style motel; spotlessly clean with comfortable beds meant a good nights sleep despite being at the front of the motel; traffic noise from the Bruce Highway did not disturb; 10% discount at the RSL for staying here a nice bonus as were the complimentary biscuits, to go with the tea & coffee. Fridge and wine glasses most welcome. Value for an overnight stay.
BOUFFER9 - Trip Advisor
A nice, cosy, simple motel with all the basic facilities including AC. Barbara was so wonderful to us going out of her way to help, cooking our rice and even calling back to check on an item we had left behind. She is an example on how to provide a welcoming and wonderful service to the customers. We spent two night visiting Noosa and the launching pad for our Fraser Island adventure. Thank you so much.
Sam Senaratna - Google Review
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