Stay at Shady Rest Motel in Oshkosh, NE. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking, kid-friendly amenities, and easy access to Garden County Historical Society.
Visitors appreciate the motel's cleanliness, attentive service, and convenient amenities, making it a quiet and comfortable choice for travelers passing through or exploring the area.
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Shady Rest Motel is a modest, well-maintained motel located on Main Street in Oshkosh, Nebraska. With a strong rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 178 guest reviews, the property appeals primarily to travelers seeking a quiet and clean place to rest during their journeys. Guests appreciate the straightforward, no-frills setting that emphasizes comfort and practical amenities over luxury.
The motel offers essential services such as free Wi-Fi and complimentary parking, along with kid-friendly accommodations. While it does not feature a pool, restaurant, or fitness center, guests frequently mention the cleanliness of the rooms, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches like complimentary bottled water and snacks. Outdoor seating areas provide a relaxed spot to unwind in a small-town atmosphere.
Situated close to local attractions like the Garden County Historical Society, Shady Rest Motel is convenient for visitors interested in regional sightseeing and recreation. The nearby Alliance Municipal Airport is accessible by car within about an hour and twenty minutes. For those exploring the area, a few other lodging options are within short distances, such as the Oregon Trail Campsite.
Many reviewers highlight the friendly and accommodating staff who assist with reservations and guest needs, contributing to a welcoming environment. The motel’s quiet location off the highway and proximity to local points of interest make it a practical stopover for families, hunters, and road-trippers passing through this part of Nebraska.
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Needed a room just for overnight on our way to the Black Hills, and this was a gem! Friendly staff, very well taken care of, and very clean! It was quiet and easy to find. We appreciated the bottled water and snacks in the room. This place was underpriced considering how nice and clean it was.
This was a great treat as I was passing through!!! Really nice folks there, and great prices! It was super clean, in fact I could say it was cleaner than some of the chains I've stayed in. Keep up the good work!!!!
This place is home while on vacation. It is clean, comfortable, includes snacks and bottled water. Chairs outside the rooms let you while away the hours in typical small town fashion. This hotel is also close to the lake and many historical sites. Staff is friendly.
This motel is a gem! The owners were wonderful to speak and reserve our room with. Our room is fresh and clean with complimentary water bottles and snacks. The mattresses appear to be new and are very comfortable. No regrets on taking a chance on this place!
A true hidden gem! We were just passing through and stayed here for a night. The room was kid friendly, quiet, clean, snacks and coffee stocked. The owner was amazing to talk with and made reserving so easy! If we come back through this way we will be staying again. Highly recommend!
Loved the quiet, comfortable room! The owner checked us in & she’s a hoot! Amenities were good (used the washer & dryer).
My wife and I did some Mule deer hunting close by and stayed here. Mrs Kelly was the absolute best that helped us with our needs and reservations. The room was perfect. Comfortable bed, tv, clean room. It was perfect. They also have free Laundry, and Ice. It’s located close to all the few things in town. Couldn’t have been more pleased and will stay here again
The service was beyond great. It was late at night, and I was hoping to find a room. I left a message and immediately returned my call and got me set for the night. The room had everything a person needed. From the decor to coffee and snacks. Loved the walk-in shower as I am elderly and it was so nice to walk right in. Perfect place. If you're traveling thru that area, stop by and check them out! You won't forget it.
Our family LOVES this little motel. This has forever changed our route to visiting family, as we will always be going through Oshkosh and making a stop here. We came by late and received great service, quiet and CLEAN rooms, a soft bed with clean linens, cable TV, a great bathroom, and it was even just up the road from the local bar/restaurant, The Chubby Rhino. I cannot tout their praises enough!
Traveling for work, I’m usually in a different hotel room every night. It’s not very often I come across a gem like this place! The staff are wonderful. The rooms are amazing. Some of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept on. And the value can’t be beat! I’ve had the opportunity to stay on two different occasions, and will stay again the next time I come through town!
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1 reviews W 1st & Ave E, Oshkosh, NE 69154, United States
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