Shelby Motor Lodge

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Studio King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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295 Tay Street, Invercargill, 9810
  • Place, Surrey Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Rugby Park Stadium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Civic Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Invercargill (IVC)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio King

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Shelby Motor Lodge

Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free motel.
Shelby Motor Lodge offers 35 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 4.5-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

This Invercargill motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Shelby Motor Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Splash Palace. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Splash Palace and Rugby Park Stadium
Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Invercargill 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 9:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 9:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

295 Tay Motel Invercargill
295 Tay Motel
295 Tay Invercargill
295 Tay
295 On Tay Motel Invercargill, South Island
295 On Tay Motel
Shelby Motor Lodge Motel
Shelby Motor Lodge Invercargill
Shelby Motor Lodge Motel Invercargill

Shelby Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 658 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 658 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 658 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 658 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 658 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean and staff extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, The room was spotless and the staff were wonderful. Very nice room with a great bed and amenities. If I'm ever in Invercargill again I will definitely stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Very spacious unit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tidy and clean. Looks like it had been recently redecorated. Comfy bed and far enough off street that traffic didn’t bother us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay

Nice stay, convenient location and good facilities. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This would be my preferred Motel to stay at when visiting Invercargill.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location for our travel plans
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shelby motor lodge was such a comfortable stay that had everything we needed for our family of 3. The spa bath was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly service with excellent facilities and overall stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for our weekend stay. Super friendly staff, close to the Stadium and everything else we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good motel
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous place to stay. Lovely rooms, very warm, it was perfect, thoroughly would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay here. Absolutely loved the venue and staff..when back in Invercargill will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room at a great price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value Comfortable room perfect for what we needed would come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
My stay was excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service great room and nice and clean good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Fantastic stay

Great stay, quiet, comfortable and reasonably spacious. Very friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Has changed owners since I stayed there last, but the service was still top notch. Would definitely stay there each time I visit Invercargill.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location & close to everything, easy walk to the Bill Richardson Truck & Transport Musieum. Super friendly & helpful people running the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good coffee and tea. Lovely towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy room, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay from friendly welcome to spotless accommodation. Walking distance to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022