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Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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800 South Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565
  • Place, Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Michiana Event Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(160 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Shipshewana

Located in Shipshewana, Blue Gate Garden Inn is connected to the convention center, a 3-minute walk from Blue Gate Performing Arts Center and 6 minutes by foot from Menno-Hof Museum of Culture. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Michiana Event Center and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market.

What's nearby

  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Michiana Event Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Blue Gate Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rise'n Roll - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Five Lakes Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ben's Soft Pretzels - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wana-Cup Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Blue Gate Garden Inn

Blue Gate Garden Inn offers 154 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Shipshewana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 154 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Ice Cream Shop serving guests of Blue Gate Garden Inn. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
Ice Cream Shop - Onsite café.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Ice Cream Shop

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Blue Gate Garden Inn Shipshewana
Blue Gate Garden Inn
Blue Gate Garden Shipshewana
Blue Gate Garden
Blue Gate Garden Inn Hotel
Blue Gate Garden Inn Shipshewana
Blue Gate Garden Inn Hotel Shipshewana

Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1189 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1471 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was very good and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, beds were comfortable and breakfast was good (they had a few items that were definitely overbaked), omelette was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not enough selections for the omelets
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Lafayette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff at reception. Kind and friendly staff in Breakfast area. Great breakfast! Clean room. Serviced the room after the first night of a two-night stay. Soft sheets and pillows. Nice Libby decorations. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes very nice will be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around. Love spending the night after concerts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas V

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless. Staff are all very friendly. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our favorite place to stay when visiting Shipshewana. Staff are wonderful, the pool is amazing, but the superb breakfast buffet is the best ever.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
World class
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Christmas lights!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No complaints. Staff was exceptional. Room was clean. Food was wonderful. I left my purse in the dining area and a staffer turned it into the front desk. I really appreciated that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay for a concert and to see small town and nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine, no issues there. The breakfast was also OK. Nothing special. My real issue with our stay was the Smorgasbord at Blue Gate Dinner Theater. The quality of food on the hot food section was not good. Very disappointing. The waitress and staff were superb. We actually had purchased the dinner ticket in April for the Brother Love concert but didn’t use the tickets at that time. We came back to Shipshewana to do Christmas shopping and to use the tickets. I could have saved a lot of money staying in Dayton and do our Christmas shopping locally
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff- just a great family environment for all- fireplace going with coffee station:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and over all a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and very polite staff! The free breakfast you get when you stay was amazing as well. Made to order omelets was a nice touch!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean. The property is well kept. The staff is very courteous. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025