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Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

Property class: 3.5

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A multi-level hotel interior with a central staircase, a dining area, and a balcony with a white picket fence.
An indoor swimming pool with two striped lounge chairs, a potted plant, and a sign indicating pool capacity.
A circular fire pit with chairs around it, set on a brick patio.
A large, white building with a covered entrance and a well-maintained lawn with red and yellow flowers.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a stained glass ceiling.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $133
$119 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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240 Hwy 20, Middlebury, IN, 46540
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, East Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Middlebury Public Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, striped wallpaper, bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone and lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Gallery Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a telephone, and striped wallpaper.

Gallery Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a plant, and two lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Middlebury

With a stay at Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center in Middlebury, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Memorial Park and East Park. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Middlebury Public Library and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Krider Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • East Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Middlebury Public Library - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Blue Gate Theater - 12 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 14 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Elkhart Station - 19 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Das Dutchman Essenhaus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Middlebury Hills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center offers 100 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Middlebury hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. 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 100 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
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 gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Middlebury? This hotel has 4000 square feet (372 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Essenhaus Inn Middlebury
Essenhaus Inn
Essenhaus Middlebury
Essenhaus
Essenhaus & Conference Center
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Hotel
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Middlebury
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Hotel Middlebury

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 850 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1013 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there numerous times and it’s always clean, beautiful grounds, very friendly staff and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great selections for breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay as usual Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room - loved being in the Atrium Room was exceptional and quiet surroundings helped make it a great get away weekend for some R & R. Will be back again soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised by this property. Lovely pool and hot tub, additional paved trails outside and an attentive staff. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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good breakfast friendly staff, beds were a little high and a little hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is an excellent place to stay. Very friendly staff, beautiful and very comfortable room and the breakfast was restaurant quality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel, and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stay a lot here and love it every time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Liked the hotel it was cozy and nice the food at the restaurant was delicious! Staff was very pleasant! Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel never disappoints when visiting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfasts were the best we’ve ever had in a restaurant! Homemade biscuits and fresh soft pastries were delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place to stay. I was so impressed I sent the information to my sisters for the possibility of a sister's weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a refreshing and relaxing environment. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Compared with chain hotels we stayed at during a cross country trip, our room was cleaner, larger, and with more beautiful decor. The breakfast was heartyand the buffet restaurant next door was excellent. All this just minutes from Shipshewana!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole hotel experience was very nice. The breakfast was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, spacious rooms and direct access to the Pumpkinvine trail!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean.. we'll maintained property. Decorated to be very homey inside. Lots of seating through out the inside and outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place. very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026