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Blue Gate Garden Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are framed pictures on the wall and a clock above the fireplace.
A waterfall feature with large rocks and a small pond, surrounded by a landscaped area with a white building in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and tables.
A horse-drawn carriage parked in front of a building with a distinctive emblem on the facade.
A sunlit room with white Adirondack chairs, a potted plant, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $138
$120 nightly
$138 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Explore the area

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800 South Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565
  • Place, Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(104 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(104 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(205 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a painting on the wall.

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(83 reviews)
  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Michiana Event Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blue Gate Theater - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Lakes Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Yoder Popcorn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wana-Cup Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway & PAS - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Blue Gate Garden Inn

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 phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water.
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. Open select days.

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
  • Basketball
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 fire extinguisher, 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. 1314 out of 1635 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1635 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1635 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1635 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1635 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay in the area with an amazing breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed everything about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location and wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and the free breakfast was delicious! I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel and fun area, will come again sometime
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and well appointed excellant buffet breakfast and very courteous staff will definitley stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a very nice place to stay. We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, the breakfast fantastic with a nice variety of options and the location was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a really great stay we loved all the stuff they had to do there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place can’t wait to go back everything was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was very clean, breakfast was good. The staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay!!!! Great breakfast!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice clean rooms amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place to stay, we love it, HIGHLY recommend!! Friendly, clean & comfy. Great breakfast too!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean place rooms were great also pool a rated a
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great atmosphere great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast menu was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Check in was quick, breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast buffet and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is always amazing when we stay. The breakfast buffet is great, if you walk away hungry that is your fault.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast, including made to order omelettes. Staff were very friendly. Rooms, pool and hot tub were all clean and well maintained. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place. Great breakfast. We enjoyed the back patio after the show next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is always clean and staff friendly. Situated perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026