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Shady Rest Motel

2.5 star property
Kick-start your day with an easy breakfast then take advantage of the convenient laundry facilities for hassle-free travels.

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Family Double Room
Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom
Deluxe Single Room | Bathroom sink
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom sink

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
309 Chestnut St, Arapahoe, NE, 68922

What's nearby

  • Cambridge Golf Course - 16 min drive
  • Medicine Creek State Recreation Area - 28 min drive
  • Lakeside Country Club - 28 min drive
  • Johnson Lake State Recreation Area - 28 min drive
  • Nebraska Prairie Museum - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tornado Alley - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cunningham's Feed Bakery Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ho Jo's Hideaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cunningham's Feed - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Shady Rest Motel

Property highlights
Shady Rest Motel provides amenities, such as free on-the-go breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an access code

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Shady Rest Motel Motel
Shady Rest Motel RV Park
Shady Rest Motel Arapahoe
Shady Rest Motel Motel Arapahoe

Frequently asked questions

Is Shady Rest Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100 per night and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Shady Rest Motel?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shady Rest Motel on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$133.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Shady Rest Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shady Rest Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Shady Rest Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shady Rest Motel located?

Situated in Arapahoe, this motel is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Cambridge Golf Course and within 25 miles (40 km) of Tri Valley Health System and Elwood Public Library. Elwood Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area and Medicine Creek State Recreation Area are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Shady Rest Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Nice clean comfy room very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M N

The staff were incredibly friendly. The room was a good size, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Stay was very comfortable. Room was very clean the proprietor was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TRACY

Not any other option for hotel in the town, room was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Having the attached Distillery was a plus. Owner was super friendly and i was able to pick up some gifts and a little something for myself.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortney

Cozy place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Nice spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Wonderful place
Wonderful owners, comfortable and spacious room. Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Beds were very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack

This place provided a very comfortable night’s sleep - all the amenities needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

james

Great value Good food Friendly people Extra clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee

5 stars all the way. Great hotel in a small town!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

The motel is clean and comfortable. The owners and cleaning staff are very hospitable and friendly. Overall the stay was a welcome change from the hotel and motel chains out there.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Very clean! The towels were so nice and big and fluffy!! Loved the mini fridge as well, it had a separate door for the freezer section! The family that runs this place works hard and it shows. thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Simple, but delightful
A simple motel with some great touches. New fluffy towels, fine sack breakfast. Perfect overnight stop on road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great travel Motel
A traditional roadside Motel updated with all modern conveniences. A very pleasant surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stuff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Very nice hotel in nice area.
Very nicely set up hotel with very nice lady running it. We were provided with breakfast packs which were really nice. Hotel grounds were nice and we sat out at the picnic table in the evening and in the morning. Awesome shower head!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robert B

Nicely up-dated rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karissa

Really great experience. The room is very clean. I love the keyless entry option so I didn’t have to keep track of a key card
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber

My daughter and I got a good night’s rest here before continuing our road trip. I especially appreciated the pre packed breakfast for the road. Great and thoughtful idea!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mary

The room was clean and well maintained. The beds and shower were great as were the nice fluffy towels. There were only a few people in the motel, so we were surprised when the room next to us was rented. The people staying there came in late and were inebriated (their statement which we heard while they were trying to get into their room) and were pretty noisy. It was too bad they were right next door when it seemed that other rooms were available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

What a nice surprise for a motel! While the furnishings probably date from the early 90s and a few items could be repaired, they got the most critical things important: The room was clean and the bed was inviting! Plush bed linens along with plush towels that I normally only get at much more expensive hotels. Front desk clerk was deadpan and not exactly warm and welcoming at check-in. Might have been a cultural thing. I'd certainly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard

What a hidden gem. We found this on our way back from Denver. We were able to book at last minute. It's been recently renovated. They need to update the listing as they no no longer has kitchen for continental breakfast. It's been turned into a distillery. The only thing I can say was bizarre is the location of the microwave. It's on the vanity sink. Just a great little place and we'd stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022