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The Shelby Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A two-story house with a balcony, a porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A two-story hotel with a balcony on the upper floor, a covered walkway, and a parking area.
A hotel room with two wooden beds, a small desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack with towels, a tissue box, and a basket of toiletries.
A two-story house with a porch and a sign reading "The Shelby".

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec

Explore the area

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816 W Main Street, Shelbyville, IL, 62565
  • Place, Shelby County Courthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Forest Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Shelbyville
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and two lamps.

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a desk.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two wooden beds, a small desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wooden floor, and a small desk with a chair.

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Shelbyville

At The Shelby Inn you'll be within a 10-minute walk of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Shelby County Courthouse. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. Other amenities include a banquet hall and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Shelbyville motel, you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Forest Park and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Lake Shelbyville.
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What's nearby

  • Shelby County Courthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Forest Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lake Shelbyville - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lake Sara - 42 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 43 min drive - 61.0 km

Getting around

  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Fox Den - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chapala Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Shelby Inn

The Shelby Inn offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Shelbyville motel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1903
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Shelby Inn offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1903
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in is at 1 PM. Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact The Shelby Inn at least 48 hours prior to arrival to receive late check-in instructions.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Shelby Inn
The Shelby Inn Motel
The Shelby Inn Shelbyville
The Shelby Inn Motel Shelbyville

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Shelby Inn?

The Shelby Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shelby Inn?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shelby Inn on 13 Dec 2026 start from NZ$234, including 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.

Is parking available at The Shelby Inn?

Yep, The Shelby Inn has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to The Shelby Inn?

The closest beach to The Shelby Inn is Lake Shelbyville Beach (2.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Shelby Inn?

No, The Shelby Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Shelby Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Shelby Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Shelby Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 164 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room and property were very clean, and the virtual check-in was super easy. Nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice,quiet place. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, plenty of parking well lighted
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained for the age, best spot in town for sure. Had an issue with the toilet randomly flushing in the middle of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and smelled fresh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Shelby Inn. It was our second time back. Our room was very clean and well stocked with towels and toiletries. We were able to sleep and relax peacefully, as the property was a quiet and calm environment . We were comfortable and very pleased with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Personally, I feel the Shelby Inn is a bait and switch. The pictures and write up of the "historic inn" make one think they are staying in some cool historic building, while the room I got was in a motel immediately behind the inn itself... The room was clean, and the location was very convenient, but I was shocked pulling up to my room and realizing I spent $152 for a night in a room in a motel in Shelbyville, Illinois...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and quiet place to stay, if I make it back to the area I will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very clean. The staff was very quick at answering my questions. Parking was great. The heat and air conditioner worked great when I needed to use them. I really enjoyed my stay in Shelbyville.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wooden furniture was sticky for some reason. Bed was more narrow than I expected for a double bed. Other than that the bed was comfortable. Location was very good. Everything else from the room was nice and clean. Any thing you needed was close to the property. I would recommend staying at this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room for reasonable cost
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Did not meet my expectations. It was convenient to town and the lake. The bed was good. The noise level in the room was noisy. The lighting in the room was too dim. The place is old and needs a facelift.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint! Nice place to stay with a wholesome vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and host was very accommodating. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay!

Clean room, decorated nicely, easy parking close to the room door. The room had everything we could need: hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, coffee maker
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was large and clean. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a very cozy spot for our family to stay while we were regrettably in town for a funeral. It was very clean and comfortable and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We'd stay here again. Comfy beds, quiet facility. Wish they had continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay close to the spillway

Was a great location to stay overnight to fish Lake Shelbyville. It was clean, comfortable and upkept.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay. Come for a family baptism.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025