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University Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Shelby hotel

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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428 East College Ave, Shelby, NC, 28017
  • Place, Gardner-Webb University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Boiling Springs Historical Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Paul Porter Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (2-person Hot Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Shelby

Close to airport.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Shelby hotel, you'll find Boiling Springs Historical Museum and Gardner-Webb University. Dover Memorial Library and Paul Porter Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gardner-Webb University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Boiling Springs Historical Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Paul Porter Arena - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • John Henry Moss Baseball Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ernest W. Spangler Football Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ken & Mary's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Chicken Ranch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Earl's Short Stop - ‬14 min drive

About this property

University Inn

Enjoy free breakfast at this Shelby hotel
University Inn offers its guests an indoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. University Inn also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Shelby hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
University Inn offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 45

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is University Inn to the airport?

University Inn is 45.9 mi (58-min drive) away from the Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at University Inn?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at University Inn on Apr 6, 2026 start from CA $129, excluding 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.

Does University Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at University Inn.

Does University Inn offer free breakfast?

University Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at University Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at University Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Early check-in costs USD 45 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at University Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does University Inn have a pool?

University Inn features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

Does University Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is University Inn to downtown Shelby?

University Inn is 7.2 mi away from Shelby.

University Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 458 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Indoor heated pool and jacuzzi! Hiotel was cleqn, staff were friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Room was larger than expected. Bed qas comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot tub was hot enough. Jets we not very strong. Breakfast options were very limited. We chose to go to the pancake house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and inviting. Would book it again without hesitation. Have a new owner and plan a complete redo
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay. Clean room, heater works well, water runs hot, quality tv with many channels. Pool and hot tub was great, staff was friendly, check in was quick and easy. Appreciated they put me away from other guests so i didn't have to worry about noise. Even had a nice little continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the man checking Us in was beyond polite. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
YES
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay in Boilings Springs! Go dawgs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Had rent an extra room just for my son. Had a suite but son wasn't allowed to stay with us. Only two people per suite. Turned into 280$ a night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conner

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was okay but pretty old. Musty, heavy perfume smell, enough to have to change rooms. Rooms were okay, check in staff was great. Didn't use any amenities, so can't speak to those. Biggest problem was the lighting. It was so poor over the mirror, putting on makeup or anything else needing a reflection was poor. Couldn't see anything. Pretty major for a woman getting ready for an event.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good ,Did not use hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary Jo

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was trash left behind from the previous guest. I saw multiple types of bugs in the room. The room smelled. There were no restaurants on the premises as stated. The room was dusty. The towels were small and thread bear. $150.00 deposit. Horrible experience. Confederate flags everywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Candace

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality at front desk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff, clean, great area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay. The only thing I would change is the size of the tv. It was extremely small for the size of the room. TV's are cheap now so I would definitely upgrade to a larger size for that room (202). Other than that, I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025