Blue Gate Garden Inn

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

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Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 431
SAR 483 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Michiana Event Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Blue Gate Theater - 15 min walk - 1.3 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 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 like:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, coffee/tea in the lobby, and ATM/banking services
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 154 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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 center

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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 crib
  • 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
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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

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

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?

Check-out 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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Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1047 out of 1297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1297 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

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely our favorite place to stay when we visit Shipshewana!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Blue Gate is a great place to stay. We stay there every time we go to Shipshewana. It is very clean, the beds are comfortable and they have the best staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The blue gate was the perfect place to stay! We loved being able to walk right next door to the theater !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean- brought grandkids and they had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property right next to Music Center. Looking forward to a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice family owned country hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

AL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun and functional! The Blue Gate Garden Inn is beautiful… and the breakfast each morning was amazing. Very pleased with the space and service … we look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast & is close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and professional. They seemed genuinely interested in making our stay comfortable and enjoyable. It was great to have housekeeping take care of our room both days without us even asking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet get away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice, clean rooms. Next door to concert venue.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay and shop
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Blue Gate. A convenient family getaway. Great food, safe atmosphere and friendly environment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise0y7

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very family oriented. My grandkids can’t wait to visit every year
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THIs is the first time we stayed here and it was amazing. Clean , friendly and the pillows and sheets were/are amazing. I had not been to Shipshewana in years and has changed quite a bit. I would highly recommend Blue Garden Inn and I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot of handicap parking so that was full; however, the rooms were nice and clean. Breakfast buffet was very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, especially if you are going to the concert next door
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect to watch a concert!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was full 😂
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before and love it. This time it seemed noisier than before. Other than that it was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025