Bill Richardson Transport World - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Rugby Park Stadium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Civic Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Burt Munro - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Southland Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
Getting around
Invercargill (IVC) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
Fat Bastard Pies - 10 min walk
The Batch Cafe - 17 min walk
Tuatara Backpackers Lodge - 2 min drive
Turkish Kebabs - 19 min walk
Speights Ale House - 2 min drive
About this property
Shelby Motor Lodge
Motel near Southland Hospital
Located close to Splash Palace and Rugby Park Stadium, Shelby Motor Lodge provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Shelby Motor Lodge offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops
43-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix and premium channels
Cookware/dishes/utensils, electric kettles, and heating
Languages
English, Filipino
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
More
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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, 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Shelby Motor Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Shelby Motor Lodge?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Shelby Motor Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Shelby Motor Lodge?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Shelby Motor Lodge located?
Located in Turnbull Thompson Park, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Rugby Park Stadium, Splash Palace, and Bill Richardson Transport World. Civic Theatre and Surrey Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Shelby Motor Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 641 reviews
10 - Excellent
481
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 641 reviews
8 - Good
140
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 641 reviews
6 - Okay
14
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 641 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 641 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Shelby motor lodge was such a comfortable stay that had everything we needed for our family of 3. The spa bath was amazing!
Jacqui
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
good motel
Richard
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
8/10
Nice place to stay
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10
It was a nice stay would have been better if the tv would have had signal as the tv kept losing signal every 15 ---20 minutes and a coffee table would have been nice
Carmen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
good location for our travel plans
leanda
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Shelby Motor Lodge was a lovely place to stay, staff were super friendly and helpful. The room was spotless clean, warm, welcoming and safe. The use of the washer/drier was handy. Recommended.
Lance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Great location & close to everything, easy walk to the Bill Richardson Truck & Transport Musieum.
Super friendly & helpful people running the motel.
Anthony
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
Nice standard motel room for an overnight stay at Invercargill. Comfortable and quiet, with basic kitchen requirements. Motel is close to many stores. Staff friendly and happy to help. Easy parking.
John
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
Good
Russell
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
Nice stay, convenient location and good facilities. Would definitely stay again
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
Fit for purpose, had a nice quite night, great bed.
Ken
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
We had an amazing stay here. Absolutely loved the venue and staff..when back in Invercargill will stay again.
Tania
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10
very friendly service with excellent facilities and overall stay.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
Excellent value
Comfortable room perfect for what we needed would come back again
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10
Great stay, quiet, comfortable and reasonably spacious. Very friendly helpful staff.
Denise
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10
Has changed owners since I stayed there last, but the service was still top notch. Would definitely stay there each time I visit Invercargill.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
Great spot for our weekend stay. Super friendly staff, close to the Stadium and everything else we needed.
Ben
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10
Room was clean, and well equipped with all the amenities.
Hardeep
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
My stay was excellent.
Sharon
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
Absolutely fabulous place to stay. Lovely rooms, very warm, it was perfect, thoroughly would recommend
Bridget
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10
Great room at a great price
Darren
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10
Friendly service great room and nice and clean good location