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Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, connected to the convention center, near Blue Gate Performing Arts Center

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Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Interior
Surrounded by the charm of Michiana, Blue Gate Garden Inn offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet, cozy firepit, and delightful spa tub. Unwind in the garden or enjoy family fun at the playground and indoor pool. With helpful staff and amenities like tour/ticket assistance, this hotel is perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Conference center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
$130 nightly
The total price is $149
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(140 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

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

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 28 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ben's Soft Pretzels - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rise'n Roll - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yoder Popcorn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Corn Crib Cafe - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Blue Gate Garden Inn

Blue Gate Garden Inn is a great choice for a stay in Shipshewana. Guests can relax at the hot tub, work out at the 24-hour fitness center, or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An indoor pool and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 154 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Playground

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2007
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Ice Cream Shop - Onsite café.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per night

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Blue Gate Garden Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Blue Gate Garden Inn and nearby?

Blue Gate Garden Inn has an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Ice Cream Shop.

What's the area around Blue Gate Garden Inn like?

Blue Gate Garden Inn is a short 3-minute walk from Blue Gate Performing Arts Center and 6 minutes' walk from Menno-Hof Museum of Culture. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Room
Service staff
Bed
Amenities
Location
Hot Tub
Concerts
Children
Arcade

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as outstanding, excellent, and delicious with multiple options, including made-to-order omelets. (266 reviews)
  • The property has a large parking lot, perfect for trucks and trailers, and parking was plentiful. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay
Sandra A., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room and food were excellent Bed was so comfortable Breakfast was fresh and so tasty
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love visiting here. It is a very nice hotel and we always have a great stay here.
Regenia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean quiet room. Very good breakfast, definitely steps above the normal hotel breakfast
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed for the night loved all the amenities the breakfast buffet was delicious with several selections to choose from highly recommend staying as i know we will be staying again very soon!!! The room was quiet and very spacious and clean!!
MyLisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay.

This is a very nice place to stay. My only issue is that is seema to be slightly dated now in its appearance. But everything was nice and clean, and the staff is very friendly.
Bradley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Derek, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Blue Gate is amazing!

We loved Blue Gate Garden Inn. It was decorated so adorably and it even had it's own ice cream and pizza shop!‐
Courtyard
A booth in the ice cream shop
Ronita S., 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic breakfast buffet

We had a lovely stay. Beautiful inn, clean comfortable rooms, and a wonderful breakfast set up in the morning!!
Bonnie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great breakfast!
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay and always wonderful staff.
Kristina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay with a great breakfast buffet
Melinda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We always love staying at the Bluegate Garden inn. Wonderful breakfast & beautiful area!
Sheryl, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was nice it was right next to the music venue which is why I went it could use a little updating
mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Breakfast
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for attending a concert

We stay at the Blue Gate as our budget affords us. We love the property especially when we visit to attend a concert conveniently located next door. We love the breakfast complete with made to order omelets.
mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family Stay

Perfect stay with one minor desired change for guests. One cannot control temperature in their guest room…was very cold and could not adjust room temperature. Otherwise…PERFECT!!!!
Darin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, great breakfast
Rhonda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just love staying here !! So much to do and the breakfast is yummy!!
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

There is allot to do, it is clean friendly i stay here every time i come here
Lil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mother daughter shopping trip

We couldn’t stop talking about what great accommodations this place had. From the ice cream shop to the game room to the beautiful outdoor seating, they have something for everyone. Highly recommend.
JILL, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love Blue Gate

Everyone was friendly starting with checking in, having house cleaning asking if we want them to clean our room to the girl who served us ice cream in the evening Staying at The Blue Gate is always a joy
Marcia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

Excellent. Night time patio was nice after the show next door. Everyone was nice. We will stay there again for a show.
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay

It was a lovely stay and stayed on a suit with four adults. The bathroom was tight but we managed. You could hear hallway noise but there wasn’t a lot of it.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an enjoyable stay to celebrate our 52nd wedding anniversary.
Phil, 2-night trip