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Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

3.5 star property

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Interior
Indoor pool
Front of property
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$122
$109 nightly
$122 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

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240 Hwy 20, Middlebury, IN, 46540
  • Place, East Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Middlebury Community Historical
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Trout Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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Exceptional
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  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • East Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Middlebury Community Historical - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Krider Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Trout Lake - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Riverbend Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wedgewood Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Das Dutchman Essenhaus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and 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 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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

  • 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: 18

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 6.5 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 4.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 4.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 6.5 per stay

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 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. 863 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1005 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Great room Clean pool/spa Great food Great service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

sheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The staff are all so nice! The rooms need to be redone
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, clean, and friendly staff. Lovely decor that felt like home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Essenhaus is the best. No place like it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was alright pillows on the bed were as hard as a rock and flat. Shower I thought was dangerous. Floor of the shower was very uneven. They need to update.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay. The hotel was very clean and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Staff was very friendly! Check-in was easy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, but had a bad smell every time we entered. The faux homey style was disappointing and not our taste in decor. We would have appreciated more healthy offerings for the free breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dona

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dona

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were great. Staff wonderful and Inn very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, outstanding staff, excellent breakfast. This place was spotless!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Essenhaus is our favorite place to stay when shopping in Indiana. Always clean, cozy rooms and the staff is so nice! Been staying there for over 30 years now!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
We love to stay here. Very clean, excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great experience, kind service, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

room was very nice and clean. yes, the staff that we encountered were all very friendly. We did not care for
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

JOSE DE DIOS

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025