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Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping

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
(71 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
(139 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
  • ‪5 & 20 Country Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Marner's Six Mile Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Country Lane Bakery - ‬10 min drive

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.

Languages

English

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
  • Free 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. 1106 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1371 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

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice Hotel With Awesome Ammenities. Pool, Game Room, Ice Cream Shop All Looked Nice And Complimentary Breakfast Buffet Was Much Better Than Average. Room Was Very Clean & Bed Was Comfotable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is allot to do, it is clean friendly i stay here every time i come here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an enjoyable stay to celebrate our 52nd wedding anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay with a great breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great!

Wonderful stay! Plenty of activities for all ages.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Blue Gate several times and really love the hotel. It’s convenient for the Flea Market, and especially if you’re attending a show at the Blue Gate Theater. The atmosphere is very pleasant and peaceful. I really enjoyed sitting on the patio. Wished the ice cream parlor would have been open this trip. Overall, we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accomadations. ...clean...quiet ...comfortable...good location and exceptional breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room. Walking distance to the PAC. Shopping just up the road. BEAUTIFUL area!! Just watch out for all the buggies! LOL!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice upgrade to the breakfast area! Always a pleasure to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the location. Easy to walk to our concert. I didn't like finding dirty kleenex on the floor by the sofa. The fridge in the room didn't work. The staff mining the dining room for breakfast are awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay and always wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulette, Owosso

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Blue Gate Garden Inn, and stay here a couple times a year. This last stay was exceptional! The room smelled so fresh when we walked in and they have always been decorated beautifully and have been very clean with comfortable beds and furniture. We always look forward to their breakfast buffet to start our day, with made to order omelets, numerous side dishes and this last time, fresh strawberries on their yogurt bar. Literally the BEST BREAKFAST of any hotel we’ve stayed in!! Love this place ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Decatur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Went to concert and hotel was right next door
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Came for a concert to see Johnny Mathis and was very happ the venue was across the parking lot. Front desk workers were very friendly and the room was nice, very clean and larger than I had expected. Nice large, comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Omlets could have been great if they were not extremely overcooked. They were very dry
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Beavercreek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is always top notch and convenient for the shows at the Blue Gate performing arts building and for shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could walk to see our show
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025