The Shelby Inn

2.5 star property

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Property grounds
Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels
Exterior detail
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels
Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Shelby Inn

This smoke-free motel features barbecues, a picnic area and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a banquet hall and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

During your stay at The Shelby Inn, you're just a quick walk from HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital. Free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • 7 minutes on foot from HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and a 1-minute drive from Shelby County Courthouse
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.


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
  • Smoke-free property

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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation 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.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking for boats and trailers.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Shelby Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 147 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room for reasonable cost
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

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
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10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint! Nice place to stay with a wholesome vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was large and clean. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

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
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10/10 Excellent

Veronika

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
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay. Come for a family baptism.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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
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10/10 Excellent

Taylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying here for our friend’s wedding. Walkable to the venue, and felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Shelby Inn located with in walking distance of the wedding venue. Great guest service, and clean rooms. Will definitely use again if we are in the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Ann

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

Expectations exceeded

Clean and quiet stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great area would be an added lock to the doors that is not just the key pad.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful stafg
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating people. Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean stay the staff on site was very helpful yet it was a contactless check in which was nice and convenient. Very accommodating with boat and trailer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner was in constant communication thru the entire process. Everything was clean and worked as expected. Parking was in steps of my room. I will stay here again when in Shelbyville.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Robin

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rudolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice up-to-date touches on an historic facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023