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Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Property entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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800 South Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565
  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Blue Gate Theater
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(143 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen 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
  • ‪Ben's Soft Pretzels - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rise'n Roll - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yoder Popcorn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Corn Crib Cafe - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Blue Gate Garden Inn

Hotel connected to the convention center in Shipshewana with free breakfast
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
  • 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

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 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. 1109 out of 1375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1375 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amos

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient because it was walking distance from the auction we were attending. Also clean and friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time everyone was friendly and it met all of our expectations. Will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briab

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay; especially if you’re attending a concert at the Blue Gate Theatre, which is right next door!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and comfortable. Conveniently located to walk to Performing Arts Center next door. Very nice breakfast buffet!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying there! We have veen ro Shipshewana several times but stayed at other places! We decided to give this place a try abd we love it! We wull be staying there from n ow on
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool area and outside patio are amazing! So much to do here it’s almost like staying at a resort!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

AL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful estate…it’s inviting and relaxing…so many things to see and the breakfast is top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No place to eat after the musical.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice play/ the staff are very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just love staying here !! So much to do and the breakfast is yummy!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very nice . Staff and guests are very friendly. Fire pit at late night was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Nice family atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, staff very friendly. Will be there next year again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spacious. The breakfast was plentiful, delicious, and had a nice variety. We were on the second floor and many times we heard loud footsteps creaking above us. It was hard for us to have a chlorine pool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family oriented atmosphere, really cool for that but not like a party type place. Everyone was kind and had a great time here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Everything was great. Easy check in and out. Comfortable atmosphere. Keep us equipped with clean towels etc. Large eating area for the included breakfast buffet. No problem…
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025