We were tired and looking for somewhere to stay at 8:30 pm at night ,I rang a couple of places in Gympie and with no luck and some rude responses. Any way from the first time I spoke to Wes on the phone to the time we left you couldn't find a more help full nicer guy. Would recommend this... More

Stayed in a family room with my in-laws over the weekend. Room was clean and spacious, operators were friendly, and was a good location near the center of town. Would definitely stay there again and recommend for anyone needing a place in Gympie.

this would have to be the nicest pair of operators this side of brisbane, north bound. Last minute notice, I was in a spa bath within minutes. As the spa filled, Wes came up with breakfast menu and nothing was too much trouble. What a fantastic spa, sleep and rest. Breakfast had me going until an early dinner, go the... More

We stayed at Shady Rest for 2 nights when we visited Gympie to take the Mary Valley Rattler experience. The Motel is a short drive to the Rattler Railway Station. The motel is situated in a side street off the main highway and we were not bothered by traffic noise. The owners, Wes and Judy, are friendly, warm people who... More

Wes and Judy have been making me welcome at the Shady Rest on a yearly basis for the past five years - and even if there were a higher "rated" place in Gympie, would never even consider it. These days service is few and far between and people are generally happy to pay more for it. These guys make you... More

This is an original,a motel that doesnt smell of curry with a really friendly owner who wants to help even though you only want one night.We booked the wrong date ,realising at ten pm we called the owner who was so helpful and only charged us for one night when he was within his rights to charge two. An Australian... More

After a looong drive (they're all long in Oz I guess) down from Airlie Beach and struggling to find somewhere other the car to sleep, my son and I really got lucky when the local police suggested I tried this place. Unprepossessing from the outside, it is clean, roomy and quiet but the great thing was the friendliness of the... More