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
Property entrance
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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800 South Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565
  • Place, Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Michiana Event Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Michiana Event Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Blue Gate Theater - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rise'n Roll - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Five Lakes Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ben's Soft Pretzels - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Corn Crib Cafe - ‬19 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
  • 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.

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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
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

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 Dec 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Gate Garden Inn on Dec 7, 2025 start from $109.99, 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. 1139 out of 1416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1416 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn, Kansas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent breakfast and courteous staff. Love the fire pit also. Just a great stay with great atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Candice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I was a little disgusted by the headboard having some substances on it. It was gross and my husband cleaned it. It sounded like people were stomping upstairs through the night but thankfully not as we slept. It started up again in the morning. Very very loud. This is not the first time we have stayed there so this was disappointing. Of course the breakfast is always amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Candice

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

KELLY, North Manchester

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

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

Total Comfort

The patio with fire pit and fountain faces a pasture. Great place to sit and read. Clean salt filtered pool was nice too. Complete breakfast bar was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Room was very nice clean bed was comfortable. Breakfast was great. Recommend highly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, excellent complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeccah

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

8/10 Good

Michael

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

our stay at Blue Gate

it was great except the TV didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the property, but our room had a strong air freshener scent and was somewhat musty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Predicable high quality every time we stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Cedar Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice, clean and the employees were friendly and accommodating. The breakfast buffet was pretty good. My only complaint was that the WIFI would constantly fail causing me to have to log in numerous times which was was very frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was disappointed that ice cream shop was closed. Everyone called off on Thursday
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close to the Blue Gate Concert Venue
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Wonderful visit

I have never stayed at a more delightful place! Perfect in every way. The breakfast is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

robert

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