Shady Rest Motel

Motel in Arapahoe with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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November 2025

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December 2025

Family Double Room | Individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi - Shady Rest Motel (Arapahoe)

Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom sink - Shady Rest Motel (Arapahoe)

Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi - Shady Rest Motel (Arapahoe)

Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels, soap - Shady Rest Motel (Arapahoe)

Deluxe Single Room | Bathroom sink - Shady Rest Motel (Arapahoe)

Shady Rest Motel caters to travelers with essentials like in-room WiFi, breakfast to-go, and on-site laundry. The 24-hour front desk and express check-out save valuable travel time.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
24/7 front desk
Laundry
Housekeeping
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Deluxe Single Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Cable channels

200 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Cable channels

200 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Family Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Cable channels

200 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

309 Chestnut St, Arapahoe, NE, 68922

What's nearby

Cambridge Golf Course - 19 min drive - 16.8 miles
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area - 36 min drive - 34.7 miles
Medicine Creek State Recreation Area - 37 min drive - 30.8 miles
Nebraska Prairie Museum - 40 min drive - 38.2 miles
Phillips Lake State Recreation Area - 51 min drive - 40.7 miles

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
‪Muddy Creek Saloon - ‬20 min walk
‪Maaske Garage - ‬15 min walk
‪Whips Place - ‬9 min walk
‪Derby Cafe - ‬6 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 Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shady Rest Motel on Nov 29, 2025 start from $80.49, 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 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).

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Shady Rest Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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.

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.

Stayed 2 nights in May 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.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortney

Oct 15, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cozy place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACY

Aug 3, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Not any other option for hotel in the town, room was ok.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Jul 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

5 stars all the way. Great hotel in a small town!!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Sep 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robert B

Aug 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nicely up-dated rooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 14, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very easy check in procedure! Very clean and modern rooms.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Jul 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Karissa

Oct 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

8/10 Good

Mary

Oct 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Jun 12, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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

2/10 Terrible

Ken

Jun 4, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

You get what you pay for but we expected 4 1/2 stars because of the ratings, and got terrible breakfast, filthy bathtub with hair in it and the stopper for the tub was loose floating around, the bed was terrible and the pillows were not good. It was ok and I think they are trying to do good but there’s a lot of competition in the hotel business and there’s some things they need to correct.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Oct 16, 2023

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Thiefs !!

I booked the hotel on Expedia.com, and they charged me $200.70 for two nights, and when I got to the hotel, she charged me another $175 saying they didn't get any of the money from Expedia, and she would have to charge me... so , I paid $375 for a two night stay in a one bedroom small room ... $187 per night... room wasn't that great for that amount of money .... I don't understand the way this works with Expedia... I thought the amount I paid online would cover the reservation, but evidently not... it was a rip off ....

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Burt

Aug 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rooms are clean and refinished! Comfortable bed easy check out…

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Jul 23, 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

A very nice motel.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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.

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025