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The Shelby Inn

2.5 star property

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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi
Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $141
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About this property

The Shelby Inn

Shelbyville motel with free in-room WiFi
This smoke-free motel features barbecue grills, 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 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.

The Shelby Inn features barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Shelby Inn is a smoke-free property.

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

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

Pets not 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
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking for boats and trailers.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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