Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability is not specified.

What accessibility features does the motel offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas.

Where is the motel located in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is centrally located in Invercargill, near Rugby Park Stadium and Splash Palace, approximately 1 km from both attractions.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Shelby Motor Lodge

What guests think

Travellers describe 295 On Tay Motel as a clean, comfortable base with friendly, hands‑on hosts and spacious units, including some newly built options that suit both short stopovers and longer visits.

Many note quiet, warm rooms with practical layouts and in-room kitchens or kitchenettes suited to self-catering. Location is described as convenient for shops and attractions, with the Bill Richardson Transport Museum walkable and the town centre about a mile away for some. Overall, it’s a dependable, value-focused stay.

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Facilities

On-site parking is convenient, and several units include kitchen or kitchenette facilities.

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Lorna

24 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good coffee and tea. Lovely towels.

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Summer

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great Motel, close to town. Clean and tidy. Wonderful staff and great parking

10

Janet

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night but the property was very clean and the staff were friendly. The only issue we had was that we had to park on the road when we arrived back from dinner because the carpark was full.

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Hardeep

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, and well equipped with all the amenities.

10

Erin

7 Jan 2024

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This was a GREAT property! Izzy (the owner) was so sweet and helpful! The Studio had everything we needed down to the kitchenette! The bed was comfortable with heating pads and all! Jacuzzi bathtub! Would stay here again if ever back in Invercargill!

10

Wendy

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic apartment, great for our one night stay. Excellent kitchen facilities with separate bedroom. Have no hesitation is recommending them

10

Trezanah

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This is my second time staying at 295 and I cannot recommend it enough. Not only is it affordable, it's conveniently across the road from family. I thoroughly enjoy the amenities (the detachable shower head with hot water and strong pressure is the #1 reason I enjoy staying here) and just how while kept the accommodation is. Always a pleasure 😊

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Bruce

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has added some new units behind the main hotel, and we stayed there. Quiet, clean, and brand new. Ours was an “accessible” room, so very open shower and low countertops. All good. Parking right by our room. A very nice stay!

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linda

6 Feb 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Hotel staff was terrific!! Check-in was a breeze. In the USA, if you rent from a "Motel", you can expect something small and cramped. But at 295 on Tay Motel, we had a 3-bedroom house with our own parking. Housekeeping service was available every day. The house was very clean, comfortable, and had a well-appointed kitchen. I would most definitely stay here again and I highly recommend 295 on Tay to anyone looking for lodging in Invercargill. Also, the location was close to everything we needed/wanted. Staff was always available if I needed anything. Thank you Geoff and Izzy for your good service.

10

Pauline

23 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very spacious and clean. Parking was very convenient.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently highlight very clean, tidy units, with some describing them as spotless. A small number mention minor issues such as mould on a skylight or an unusual odour.

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Daisy

5 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The unit is very clean and spacious. The staff is helpful and friendly.

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Georgia

6 Mar 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Our host, Izzy, was absolutely THE best. She is very knowledgable about Invercargill and the surroundng area including the charming village of Bluff. The motel is spotlessly clean. Our stay was was great!

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Sue

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Such clean and fresh studio apartments. Walking distance to countdown, but you would need a car to get into town. Would recomend this motel and will use it again.

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Robin

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

295 on Tay has been one of the best motels in NZ. Customer Service is outstanding. The one bedroom unit we had was very good. Also very good unit heating. Bathroom is getting to the stage it could use some attention. The tap to fill the spa bath didn't work. Had to use shower hose. When showering it always leaked onto the floor. Skylight blind has some mould. These are at this stage minor and would not discourage me from staying again.

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Hardeep

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, and well equipped with all the amenities.

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Shunsuke

21 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

チェックインが9時頃まで空いており、親切な女性が対応してくれる。かなり親切。受付時に牛乳くれる。駐車場が微妙に傾斜しているので、バイクは少し停めにくいかも。部屋は妙な臭いがしており、これがややキツかった。それ以外は全く問題ない。ドライヤーが電話機型のパワーが弱いものだったくらいか。テレビが45インチくらいあり、大きい。一晩過ごすには全く問題ない。

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Philip

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Reasonably situated, clean fresh looking facility but shower was a bit of an ordeal, warm then cold, burst of hot then freezing cold leaving me sudsed up for what seemed like an age before the temperature changes cycled again. It happened both mornings. I suspect the hot water system doesnt cope when a number of other units are sharing the hot water source.

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Paul

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and tidy room, very friendly staff

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linda

6 Feb 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Hotel staff was terrific!! Check-in was a breeze. In the USA, if you rent from a "Motel", you can expect something small and cramped. But at 295 on Tay Motel, we had a 3-bedroom house with our own parking. Housekeeping service was available every day. The house was very clean, comfortable, and had a well-appointed kitchen. I would most definitely stay here again and I highly recommend 295 on Tay to anyone looking for lodging in Invercargill. Also, the location was close to everything we needed/wanted. Staff was always available if I needed anything. Thank you Geoff and Izzy for your good service.

10

Pauline

23 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very spacious and clean. Parking was very convenient.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, quiet and warm, ranging from studios to apartments, many with kitchens. A few guests note quirks like a sunken mattress or bathroom and shower issues.

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christopher

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Sunken mattress otherwise very good. Very convenient location

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Bridget

6 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely fabulous place to stay. Lovely rooms, very warm, it was perfect, thoroughly would recommend

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Russell

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was convenient to our business at hand No opening windows?? a bit strange but acomodating.

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Shane

28 Sept 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great new rooms. Best motel in Invercargill. Will stay there every time

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Erin

7 Jan 2024

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This was a GREAT property! Izzy (the owner) was so sweet and helpful! The Studio had everything we needed down to the kitchenette! The bed was comfortable with heating pads and all! Jacuzzi bathtub! Would stay here again if ever back in Invercargill!

10

Denise

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay, quiet, comfortable and reasonably spacious. Very friendly helpful staff.

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Wendy

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic apartment, great for our one night stay. Excellent kitchen facilities with separate bedroom. Have no hesitation is recommending them

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Bruce

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has added some new units behind the main hotel, and we stayed there. Quiet, clean, and brand new. Ours was an “accessible” room, so very open shower and low countertops. All good. Parking right by our room. A very nice stay!

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Philip

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Reasonably situated, clean fresh looking facility but shower was a bit of an ordeal, warm then cold, burst of hot then freezing cold leaving me sudsed up for what seemed like an age before the temperature changes cycled again. It happened both mornings. I suspect the hot water system doesnt cope when a number of other units are sharing the hot water source.

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Pauline

23 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very spacious and clean. Parking was very convenient.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth check-ins.

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Tania

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an amazing stay here. Absolutely loved the venue and staff..when back in Invercargill will stay again.

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Brian

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dorothy and Bev are most kind and helpful. Gladly stay here again. Smiley Face ... Brian

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Georgia

6 Mar 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Our host, Izzy, was absolutely THE best. She is very knowledgable about Invercargill and the surroundng area including the charming village of Bluff. The motel is spotlessly clean. Our stay was was great!

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Carolyn

2 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly helpful team.

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Maureen

21 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great friendly staff

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Denise

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay, quiet, comfortable and reasonably spacious. Very friendly helpful staff.

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Lilian

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were so helpful and friendly

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Anthony

7 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location & close to everything, easy walk to the Bill Richardson Truck & Transport Musieum. Super friendly & helpful people running the motel.

10

Kevin

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The people there were extremely helpful and accommodating. The apartment was perfect for what we wanted. Great place to stay, very welcoming people. Highly recommended

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linda

6 Feb 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Hotel staff was terrific!! Check-in was a breeze. In the USA, if you rent from a "Motel", you can expect something small and cramped. But at 295 on Tay Motel, we had a 3-bedroom house with our own parking. Housekeeping service was available every day. The house was very clean, comfortable, and had a well-appointed kitchen. I would most definitely stay here again and I highly recommend 295 on Tay to anyone looking for lodging in Invercargill. Also, the location was close to everything we needed/wanted. Staff was always available if I needed anything. Thank you Geoff and Izzy for your good service.

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Location

Convenient for shops and attractions; the Bill Richardson Transport Museum is walkable, and some describe the town centre as about a mile away.

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Annanda

12 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Tidy and good location

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Sue

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Such clean and fresh studio apartments. Walking distance to countdown, but you would need a car to get into town. Would recomend this motel and will use it again.

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Summer

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great Motel, close to town. Clean and tidy. Wonderful staff and great parking

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christopher

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Sunken mattress otherwise very good. Very convenient location

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Russell

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was convenient to our business at hand No opening windows?? a bit strange but acomodating.

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Takayuki

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

買い物に出やすい立地が良かった。

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Anthony

7 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location & close to everything, easy walk to the Bill Richardson Truck & Transport Musieum. Super friendly & helpful people running the motel.

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Anne

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly service great room and nice and clean good location

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leanda

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

good location for our travel plans

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Irwin

5 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and safe property. About a mile walk to town center.

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Dining

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Lorna

24 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good coffee and tea. Lovely towels.

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Shelby Motor Lodge

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