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Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, connected to the convention center in Shipshewana

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
800 South Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Blue Gate Theater
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 506 sq ft
  • 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

  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Shipshewana

In shopping district.Your stay at this Shipshewana hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Blue Gate Performing Arts Center and Menno-Hof Museum of Culture. Michiana Event Center and Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Michiana Event Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Blue Gate Theater - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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, connected to the convention center in Shipshewana
Blue Gate Garden Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 4 meeting rooms available. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Blue Gate Garden Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Shipshewana hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 154 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2007
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Blue Gate Garden Inn to the airport?

Blue Gate Garden Inn is 21 mi (28-min drive) away from the Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

As of May 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Gate Garden Inn on May 18, 2025 start from $114.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Gate Garden Inn.

How close is Blue Gate Garden Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 18.8 mi (30-min drive) from Dallas Lake Beach.

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn offer free breakfast?

Blue Gate Garden Inn offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn have a pool?

Blue Gate Garden Inn features an indoor pool.

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Blue Gate Garden Inn to downtown Shipshewana?

Blue Gate Garden Inn is 0.5 mi away from Shipshewana.

Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1052 out of 1306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1306 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

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room. Walking distance to the PAC. Shopping just up the road. BEAUTIFUL area!! Just watch out for all the buggies! LOL!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Martha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Blue Gate and loved our stay. The only complaint is check in. We waited 20-25 minutes in the lobby and nobody was around. When finally the receptionist showed up, there was no apologies or nothing said about us waiting
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top notch hotel!!

Top notch hotel, always a pleasure to stay here. Very clean and a friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROGER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Needs to be updated

Amazing place and everything awesome except the mattress. I think it is original to the building. Very old and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald L.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great except breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice the bathroom needs updated to ADA toilet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel for the weekend

Great staff great buffet breakfast 7 am-10 am. You can check in early if you call or check after 1 PM. I love this hotel to stay here all the time. It’s great for the music venue
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
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

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with group

Friendly, clean awesome food and beautiful hotel

Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Great place to stay. Staff is helpful and friendly. Place is exceptionally clean. Food is excellent. Mattress could use a topper as it was hard. Otherwise love staying at the Blue Gate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and was super convenient to walk to the Creed Fisher concert next door. Very spacious rooms. The pizza was amazing from the ice cream shop in the hotel also. We didn’t like the fact kids were running the floor above us though. Luckily it wasn’t too late in the night when they finally stopped. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is dated, especially the hot tub and pool area. The room was dated but clean! It was a very charming place, we would stay again. We loved the continental breakfast. Staff was great! The grounds were very nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a small issue with the room, I called the front desk and they made right immediately. There is a concert venue on the grounds and I will definitely be back. The breakfast was hands down the best. We had a great time and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikel

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our favorite spot!

Always our absolute favorite place to stay when in Shipshewana. Our kids love it as well when they join us on trips. Definitely recommend to everyone!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025