Title: Shady Rest Motel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Shady Rest Motel Travelers grab a quick to-go breakfast before hitting the road, then return to handle laundry needs right on site at this practical roadside stop ![Family Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49290000/49286700/49286664/ad6e96c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Single Room | Bathroom sink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49290000/49286700/49286664/ad0e1632.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49290000/49286700/49286664/8d5b8ea7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom sink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49290000/49286700/49286664/b841045c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49290000/49286700/49286664/6f347622.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Shady Rest Motel caters to travelers with essentials like in-room WiFi, breakfast to-go, and on-site laundry. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArapahoe-Hotels-Shady-Rest-Motel-RV-Park.h49286664.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArapahoe-Hotels-Shady-Rest-Motel-RV-Park.h49286664.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.30611%2C-99.89312&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KwfHV4gIAt-kYg33MTyWkuLwAzA=) 309 Chestnut St, Arapahoe, NE, 68922 #### What's nearby - Cambridge Golf Course - 19 min drive - 27.0 km - Johnson Lake State Recreation Area - 36 min drive - 55.8 km - Medicine Creek State Recreation Area - 37 min drive - 49.5 km - Nebraska Prairie Museum - 40 min drive - 61.5 km - Phillips Lake State Recreation Area - 51 min drive - 65.4 km #### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk - ‪Hojo's Hideaway - ‬7 min drive - ‪Maaske Garage - ‬15 min walk - ‪Muddy Creek Saloon - ‬9 min walk - ‪Whips Place - ‬9 min walk ## About this property ### Shady Rest Motel Property highlights Shady Rest Motel provides amenities like free to-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 premises Room features All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries - 24-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Heating and daily housekeeping ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 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 elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## 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 available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available Late check-out subject to availability Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments Guests will receive an access code ### Access methods Access code, staffed front desk ### Pets Pets 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 Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property 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 percent 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### 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 Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shady Rest Motel on Oct 7, 2025 start from CA $94.49, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Arapahoe-Hotels-Shady-Rest-Motel-RV-Park.h49286664.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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? > Check-out 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 mi (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 mi (52 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Shady Rest Motel Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Amenities ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 61 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Oct 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy check in after being on the road all day. Room was clean and comfortable ##### James Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard Jul 23, 2025 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities A very nice motel. ##### Richard Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Burt Aug 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Rooms are clean and refinished! Comfortable bed easy check out… ##### Burt Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deanna Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We are on a long road trip and needed a quick stop. Staff was amazing, place was clean. Just what we needed. ##### Deanna Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Woman at reception desk was excellent... very warm, friendly approach to greeting and making us feel at home. She took special care in preparing breakfast-on-the-go parcels. We would stay there again. ##### Connie Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa Jun 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very convenient location. Friendly and helpful staff. oh good. ##### Teresa Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kurt Jun 12, 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities There is an interesting distillery on the property. Also, the owner is very kind to bicyclists. ##### Kurt Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan Dec 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I would stay again Nice little quiet well maintained place. ##### Alan Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen Nov 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice clean comfy room very nice staff ##### Stephen Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cortney Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Cozy place to stay ##### Cortney Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect motel for travelling through This is a basic motel. It was perfect for us travelling through Arapahoe. Check out the on site distillery and tasting room. Room was pet friendly, clean and well appointed. ##### Brandon Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randolph May 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful place Wonderful owners, comfortable and spacious room. Great stay ##### Randolph Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott Jul 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Nice spot. ##### Scott Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack Jun 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This place provided a very comfortable night’s sleep - all the amenities needed for an overnight stay. ##### Jack Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### M N Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were incredibly friendly. The room was a good size, clean and comfortable. ##### M N Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MIKE Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Stay was very comfortable. Room was very clean the proprietor was friendly and accommodating. ##### MIKE Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TRACY Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Not any other option for hotel in the town, room was ok. ##### TRACY Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark Aug 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Simple, but delightful A simple motel with some great touches. New fluffy towels, fine sack breakfast. Perfect overnight stop on road trip. ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Beds were very comfortable ##### Connie Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly and accommodating. ##### Linda Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin May 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Kevin Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert B Aug 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nicely up-dated rooms. ##### Robert B Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very easy check in procedure! Very clean and modern rooms. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Dean Jul 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Dean Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee Jul 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 5 stars all the way. 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