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The Shelby Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Shelbyville with free parking

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

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

Within a short walk of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, The Shelby Inn is within a mile (2 km) of Shelby County Courthouse. This 40-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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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

Motel in Shelbyville with free parking
The Shelby Inn features free WiFi in public areas and a picnic area. A stay here includes free parking. Additional amenities include a banquet hall, a vending machine, and barbecue grills.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, phones, and free toiletries. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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

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 elevator

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Shelby Inn?

The Shelby Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shelby Inn on Jan 22, 2026 start from $114.49, excluding 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Shelby Inn?

This motel is located in Shelbyville, close to Lake Shelbyville Beach and Forest Park. Lake Shelbyville is also within a driving distance of 1.8 mi.

Is parking available on site at The Shelby Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does The Shelby Inn include a casino at the property?

No, The Shelby Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Shelby Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does The Shelby Inn have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Shelby Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Shelby Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Shelby Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Shelby Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at The Shelby Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How far is the airport from The Shelby Inn?

The closest major airport to The Shelby Inn is Decatur, IL (DEC), which is about 29.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Shelby Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Shelby Inn.

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
.
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

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