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Blue Gate Garden Inn

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, connected to the convention center in Shipshewana

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A sunlit room with white Adirondack chairs, a potted plant, and a view of the outdoors.
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 chef in a white uniform with a name tag, standing behind a counter with a sign that reads "Made to Order Omelettes."
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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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, Michiana Event Center
    ‪11 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(106 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
(206 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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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

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 - 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
  • ‪Subway & PAS - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ben's Soft Pretzels - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wana-Cup Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

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
  • 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.

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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
  • Basketball
  • 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

  • Bed sheets 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
  • 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

  • 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 fire extinguisher, 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 fire extinguisher, 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 Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Gate Garden Inn on Nov 22, 2026 start from $132, including 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. 1303 out of 1626 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1626 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1626 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1626 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1626 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Salty Food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here because the rooms are clean, staff is excellent and the breakfast is awesome. Close to all that Shipshewana has to see and do ! ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, nice room and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just like always the blue gate is always a pristine location to stay friendly staff good food, peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the area with an amazing breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here staff is very helpful and so nice rooms are very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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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Breakfast buffet was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hot tub and pool were nice. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this property Every thing about the Blue gate is top shelf Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I travel here again, this is 1st place Id consider
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Never hesitate to make your stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room were wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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the hotel is very well maintained and super clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We love the place very neat and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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Everything was great stayed many times never a problem
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bluegate was excellent from checkin to checkout
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

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