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The Shelby Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Shelbyville motel

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BBQ/picnic area
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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816 W Main Street, Shelbyville, IL, 62565
  • Place, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shelby County Courthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Forest Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Shelbyville

Near the airport.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and 2 miles (3 km) of Shelby County Courthouse with a stay here. Forest Park and Lake Shelbyville are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shelby County Courthouse - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forest Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lake Shelbyville Beach - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lake Shelbyville - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Iron Keg - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chapala Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Shelby Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Shelbyville motel
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 complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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
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. 

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking for boats and trailers.

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

How close is The Shelby Inn to the airport?

The Shelby Inn is 31.4 mi (51-min drive) away from the Decatur, IL (DEC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Shelby Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Shelby Inn.

How close is The Shelby Inn to the beach?

This motel is 2 mi (6-min drive) from Lake Shelbyville Beach.

Does The Shelby Inn offer free breakfast?

The Shelby Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Shelby Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Shelby Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Shelby Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Shelby Inn have a pool?

The Shelby Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Shelby Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Shelby Inn to downtown Shelbyville?

The Shelby Inn is 0.7 mi away from Shelbyville.

The Shelby Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 132 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Adequate for our one night stay. Historic buildings. Walkable to several restaurants, highly recommend The LONGBRANCH restaurant. Spacious parking. There was a cleaning towel left in our bathroom behind the door, spiders in the upper corner of the shower. Bathroom definitely needs updating and a deep cleaning (especially in the corners of the floor). Furniture old and worn, but matches the vibe of the place. Bed pillows were hard, otherwise bed was fairly comfortable. Check in was easy, no staff at the hotel, but easily reached via text.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

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

8/10 Good

Robin

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly (Michael)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Small but sufficient

The checkin was completely self serve with a text giving me a code to enter my room. The location is within walking distance to some places to eat or shop. I was given a link to a website that provided everything you need to know. Shelbyville is a cute small town. I visited several of the shops downtown and everyone was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

rick

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

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin

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

Quietly met expectations.

Clean room, clean bathroom, clean carpets and bed. Quiet. AC/Heater worked great and was quiet. What more is wanted? Okay, the front door needs some weather stripping as cold air was coming through the sides and under the door. But no big deal since the heater worked so well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lantz

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Got room #49 second floor nice and private on the second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

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

I’ll be back, same time next year

Wonderful inn in the heart of Shelbyville Beautiful place with first and second story rooms. Outdoor seating areas throughout the property with ample clean parking lots. The rooms are modern and clean and included many amenities. Fridge, microwave, coffee maker, shampoo/body wash, etc The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of pillows. Communication was good, self check in. Walking distance to many attractions, businesses, restaurants and bars. Would I stay here again? Absolutely!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
No Kleenex
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024