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Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel connected to the convention centre in Shipshewana with free breakfast

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Blue Gate Garden Inn in charming Michiana offers a complimentary breakfast buffet. Enjoy a peaceful garden retreat, playground, indoor pool, and spa tub for relaxation. Attentive staff are ready to assist with tour arrangements.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(149 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
800 South Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565

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, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 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
  • ‪Corn Crib Cafe - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Blue Gate Garden Inn

Hotel near Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
Located close to Menno-Hof Museum of Culture and Michiana Event Center, Blue Gate Garden Inn provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Ice Cream Shop, the on-site café. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall and ATM/banking services
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 154 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Blue Gate Garden Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Gate Garden Inn located?

Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, Menno-Hof Museum of Culture and Michiana Event Center. Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market and Shipshewana Flea Market are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1138 out of 1420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1420 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hot breakfast with made to order omelets, far superior to other hotel offerings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, very clean and super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Hope to return soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, the breakfast buffet was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful area and the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the breakfast was absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Blue Gate theatre. The breakfast was great with multiple options for gluten free.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was comfortable, food was fantastic, staff was wonderful. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was wonderful. The hotel was clean and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice room polite people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The complimentary breakfast was wonderful every morning of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facilities. Friendly staff. Allowed early check-in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, excellent complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and plenty to see and do nearby. Great bicycle trail
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the breakfast lots of options so u can’t go away disappointed or hungry, arcade is fun especially for us older kids lol and the ice cream parlor…..staff is always pleasant and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced, clean comfortable rooms, friendly staff, fun seasonal decorations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in is always quick. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Hotel is always clean and very nicely decorated! Plenty of parking too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was especially yummy! What a great buffet! The room was comfortable. However, I would have liked to have been able to leave the fan constantly running while the heat was on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025