See all properties

Shady Rest Motel

Property class: 2.5

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Shady Rest Motel

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible in the background.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, no smoking sign, and a microwave.
A white bathtub with a chrome faucet and a white towel on the side.
A Shady Rest Motel with a large awning and a single visible door.
A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, black chairs, and a chalkboard menu.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $110
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Explore the area

View in a map
309 Chestnut St, Arapahoe, NE, 68922
  • Place, Cambridge Golf Course
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Medicine Creek State Recreation Area
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden dining table with chairs, a desk with a computer, and a bathroom visible in the background.

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Double Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a bathroom visible in the background.

Family Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible in the background.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Interior entrance
Horse Creek Inn
McCook
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 846 reviews
Horse Creek Inn

About this property

Shady Rest Motel

Arapahoe motel with free breakfast
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free motel has a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Free continental breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Shady Rest Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads. This Arapahoe motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This Arapahoe motel also offers a vending machine, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Shady Rest Motel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

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 continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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

Shady Rest Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 109 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel was clean and comfortable. The man who checked us in was friendly and welcoming. Great place to stay if you’re in the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel, definitely a small town experience! The room had everything we’d need. Very friendly staff at check in!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean facility, easy check in/check out. Beds were comfortable. Son and I traveled in for a funeral and only stayed one night. Nice to have a Dollar General across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean comfy room very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every item in my room was laid out with great care. The entire place was squeaky clean! Nice bed linens and thick fluffy towels. I travel with my own food items so it was a bonus to find a mini-frig and a microwave. It is on the highway but traffic noise was minimal. And I had a quiet walk with my dog to a lovely nearby neighborhood park. I often stay in small town motels and this was one of the best stops I’ve experienced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff to be genuine. Property is old, but serviceable. Ultimately, I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value Good food Friendly people Extra clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place provided a very comfortable night’s sleep - all the amenities needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds were very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was very comfortable. Room was very clean the proprietor was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly friendly. The room was a good size, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 stars all the way. Great hotel in a small town!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stuff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and refinished! Comfortable bed easy check out…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Fine for a night. Easy to hear people next door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025