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Country Inn of Shelby

2.5 star property
Motel in Shelby with free parking

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Lobby
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Located in Shelby, this comfortable inn offers practical amenities for a smooth stay. Guests can use free WiFi to plan adventures, pick up necessities at the on-site store, and use laundry facilities between outdoor excursions. Enjoy beautiful natural surroundings nearby.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
15 East St, Shelby, IA, 51570

What's nearby

  • Spider Car - 11 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Horseshoe Council Bluffs - 39 min drive - 39.2 miles
  • Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino - 41 min drive - 41.6 miles
  • CHI Health Center Omaha - 44 min drive - 43.6 miles
  • Creighton University - 44 min drive - 44.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Flying J Travel Plaza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Country Inn of Shelby

Property highlights
Country Inn of Shelby provides amenities like a grocery/convenience store and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out and a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Country Inn of Shelby offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Country Inn of Shelby Motel
Country Inn of Shelby Shelby
Country Inn of Shelby Motel Shelby

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Inn of Shelby pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Country Inn of Shelby?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Country Inn of Shelby?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Country Inn of Shelby?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Country Inn of Shelby located?

Situated in Shelby, this motel is in the same region as Horseshoe Council Bluffs, Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino, and CHI Health Center Omaha. Regional attractions also include Charles Schwab Field Omaha and Orpheum Theater.

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Reviews

Country Inn of Shelby Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel. Very clean, clean, comfy beds, pet friendly, fridge, micro and great employees. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked that it was close to I-80 and allowed us to have our small dog.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to rest
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people and easy to travel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great people running this place, very friendly and helpful. Really nice room at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, and all around nice place to stay, i will be back again in the future. Staff was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room…comfy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Alexander

The not so good - The refrigerator had an old juice bottle and additional drinks in it from the last guest. The bed sheets seemed dirty (had hair on it + stains) + left over trash behind the bedframe. The AC unit is covered in dirt. The good - Carpet was vacuumed and seemed really clean. The bathroom area is absolutely clean and beautiful. Location is a quiet spot along I-80 with a Loves gas station near by with all the amenities you would need. Overall, for the price you cannot find a better option nearby. Bonus - The cicadas will keep you up all night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were set to drive in very close to the midnight closing time for check in. We called ahead and the staff helped us be sure our family with 3 young kids had a room and a good nights sleep when we arrived. Grateful for a nice stay in Shelby, IA.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine for what we paid. Older facility, showing some wear, but clean enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Filthy $ Extremely Run Down. Like A Scary Movie!

Most horrible place we ever stayed in 42 yrs! 1st room had crusty semen stains on the sheet & under pillow, and used towel & wash cloth hanging on backside of bathroom door. Floors were filthy & not vacuumed because it had sand/dirt around the beds. Very gross rooms. Only one other guest at the entire place. Felt like we were in a scary movie set. There is not another place around and being very tired we had to stay. But we left early morning so we could just put it behind us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable place to stay. The manager, Melissa, works very hard to keep things homey and clean. Unfortunately, the lack of modernizing, unmatched and old furniture, and overall upkeep make it feel like a motel from the 80’s.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness
I booked two queen beds and upon arrival they gave me a queen bed and a little futon. We check out within 10 minutes and went further down the road to the motel 6 which was pretty decent
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, with spacious rooms, a very nice bed, a refrigerator, and plenty of tv channels. The only improvement that could be made is to get larger TVs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning did not blow on us. We spent a comfortable night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not the cleanest. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kyra

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Old mom and pop hotel. We expected better for $70. Internet kept cutting out. Although it is the only hotel in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah L

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed, sheets and towels were not in good condition, unsure of cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a 1 star hotel , not sure where the reviews came from but we were shocked based on the reviews , the condition of this hotel . It is very old and tired , and it actually did not feel all that safe , there were quite a few people hanging out who looked to be more or less permanently living there or in the RV park attached to it . I do not recommend you have this hotel on your list
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

mark

Disliked: Amenities
Half roll TP!! No one in office to get more. Office locked at 730-800 am ,,,no phone in room to call them. Towels were on the back of toilet not on a shelf. Just not the best place to stay!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

nice room

1-night stay: nice, clean room but missing a few amenities. I had a king bed and couch but there was no table or chair to sit on when trying to work on my laptop. There was also only one outlet that I could see/use but it was near the TV and not the bed. Also had trouble connecting to the WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were there for the College Baseball World Series in Omaha (40 minutes away) The place was old, but clean and comfortable and wifi, shower, etc all worked. The price was fantastic. Not luxury, but a VERY GOOD DEAL!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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