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Shelby Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Rugby Park Stadium

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Front of property
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

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  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
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10.0 out of 10
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Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
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2 bedrooms
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
295 Tay Street, Invercargill, 9810

What's nearby

  • Bill Richardson Transport World - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rugby Park Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Civic Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Burt Munro - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Southland Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.3 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

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 property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Shelby Motor Lodge have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and stovetops
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, Filipino

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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.

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 any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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 does it cost to stay at Shelby Motor Lodge?

As of 1 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shelby Motor Lodge on 24 Aug 2025 start from AU$153.43, including 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.

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?

Checkout 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 641 reviews

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 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This would be my preferred Motel to stay at when visiting Invercargill.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and tidy as well as being convenient. We would have liked more information on eating establishments close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good motel
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

leanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location for our travel plans
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location & close to everything, easy walk to the Bill Richardson Truck & Transport Musieum. Super friendly & helpful people running the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay

Nice stay, convenient location and good facilities. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly service with excellent facilities and overall stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fit for purpose, had a nice quite night, great bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for our weekend stay. Super friendly staff, close to the Stadium and everything else we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay here. Absolutely loved the venue and staff..when back in Invercargill will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value Comfortable room perfect for what we needed would come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous place to stay. Lovely rooms, very warm, it was perfect, thoroughly would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Has changed owners since I stayed there last, but the service was still top notch. Would definitely stay there each time I visit Invercargill.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
My stay was excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room at a great price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service great room and nice and clean good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hardeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, and well equipped with all the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good coffee and tea. Lovely towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy room, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023