I was there at this hotel last December on business. In a city where accommodation is expensive, it was indeed a surprise to me that Shady Rest offers relatively cheaper accommodation with class & quality rooms. Rooms were neat and tidy and property is well secured. restaurant offers Indian & Continental cuisine with different buffets for dinner. There is a... More

This hotel seems to attract mixed reviews but my experience there is generally positive. Some recent reviews comment on the noise from the night club, which is strange, as the disco has been closed all this year at least. The rooms are clean and the "haus meries" do a good job, though there is a down-side when they start their... More

Port Moresby is notoriously expensive, but if you can find an alternative to this vastly over-priced hotel with tiny rooms, do so. The restaurant, offering the home cuisine of its Indian owners, is also absurdly expensive. Under no circumstances should you opt for the cheaper rooms nearest the adjoining nightclub or you will get no sleep. More

The hotel was ok for the price we had to pay, considering that most hotel prices in Port Moresby had sky rocketed in the last year or so. Whilst the hotel is quite old, the cleaning maids do try and make the best of cleaning it. However, the scent of chemicals used to clean the toilet can be quite strong... More

I was there at Shady Rest in last December and enjoyed the stay. I was on business trip to Port Moresby and i was recommended by a friend of mine to Shady Rest. Rooms rates are comparatively cheaper in the city where all other hotels charges excessive rates. The restaurant offers wide variety of selection including Indian and Continental foods.... More

i stay at the REST often during transient in and out of country-enjoy the local people yes run by Indian's but a very good mix of culture the two combined are great get a haircut,get great food and nightlife ,and if u want piece stay over the back out of the noise Ric Phillips More

I have stayed at Shadys a few times over 20 + years... I have never had my emails for bookings returned...Phone calls go to voice mail, then if your lucky ..reception will answer, and more than not they'll put you on hold & phone goes back on receiver their end.... Forget bus being there on your arrival.. never happens...get cab... More

My email bookings was never replied to so made a phone call bookings and informed the staff that I will be arriving via Brisbane. upon arrival at Pom no one was there to pick me up so had to get a Cab. When checking with the customer service staff was told that I did not have a booking. All the... More

I also didn't get any response to my emails so had to ring to make a reservation. Despite asking for confirmation by email I didn't receive it. Having read previous reviews on tripadvisor I specifically asked for a room at the back away from the Disco (agreeing to pay the higher rate) and was told I would be allocated one.... More