Shelby Motor Lodge, near Splash Palace and Rugby Park Stadium, offers a comfortable retreat with in-room WiFi. Enjoy luggage storage and dry cleaning services during your stay. Guests appreciate the helpful staff.
Bill Richardson Transport World - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Civic Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Burt Munro - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Southland Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
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
Shelby Motor Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Invercargill. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Filipino
At a glance
Hotel size
35 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch flat-screen TV
Premium satellite channels
Netflix
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchenette
Stovetop
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does Shelby Motor Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shelby Motor Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Shelby Motor Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Shelby Motor Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shelby Motor Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Shelby Motor Lodge and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Rugby Park Stadium (11-min walk) and Splash Palace (12-min walk), along with Bill Richardson Transport World (12-min walk) and Civic Theatre (15-min walk).
Does Shelby Motor Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
What's the area around Shelby Motor Lodge like?
Shelby Motor Lodge is in Turnbull Thompson Park, a short 6-minute drive from Invercargill (IVC) and 11 minutes' walk from Rugby Park Stadium.
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Shelby Motor Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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Accomodation Type
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Value
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
This would be my preferred Motel to stay at when visiting Invercargill.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
good motel
Richard
Richard, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2024
Nice place to stay
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2024
Great location & close to everything, easy walk to the Bill Richardson Truck & Transport Musieum.
Super friendly & helpful people running the motel.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 20, 2025
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
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
good location for our travel plans
leanda
leanda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
Fit for purpose, had a nice quite night, great bed.
Ken
Ken, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2023
Great place to stay
Nice stay, convenient location and good facilities. Would definitely stay again
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
Room was clean, and well equipped with all the amenities.
Hardeep
Hardeep, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2024
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
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2024
We had an amazing stay here. Absolutely loved the venue and staff..when back in Invercargill will stay again.
Tania
Tania, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2024
Excellent value
Comfortable room perfect for what we needed would come back again
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2024
Fantastic stay
Great stay, quiet, comfortable and reasonably spacious. Very friendly helpful staff.
Denise
Denise, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2022
very friendly service with excellent facilities and overall stay.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2022
Great spot for our weekend stay. Super friendly staff, close to the Stadium and everything else we needed.
Ben
Ben, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2023
My stay was excellent.
Sharon
Sharon, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2023
Great room at a great price
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2023
Absolutely fabulous place to stay. Lovely rooms, very warm, it was perfect, thoroughly would recommend
Bridget
Bridget, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2023
Friendly service great room and nice and clean good location
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2023
Clean and tidy room, very friendly staff
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2023
Good coffee and tea.
Lovely towels.
Lorna
Lorna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2023
Great friendly staff
Maureen
Maureen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2024
Room was very spacious and clean. Parking was very convenient.