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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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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • 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 Flea Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Gate Theater
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 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

  • ‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Five Lakes Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rise'n Roll - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪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
  • 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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Front of property
Van Buren Hotel
Shipshewana
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,379 reviews
$129 nightly
The price is $148
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
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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 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 Apr 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Gate Garden Inn on May 3, 2026 start from $138, 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. 1227 out of 1513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1513 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was warm and comfortable on a very cold night. Staff was friendly and welcoming; even though they had to be freezing cold in their main lobby area!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Candie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable and the hotel was very nice, there was a little ice cream shop that we enjoyed in the evening and the breakfast was delicious. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great except that the water was never hot enough to take a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tonda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was great and the breakfast buffet was so good! Staff was very polite!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No Bagels, no cream filled long johns
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Dearborn Heights

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Blue Gate. The rooms are spotless! I made a comment to my husband that this is the only hotel that has no smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Air temperature of room slightly difficult to control
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were very kind. Very clean room. Lovely pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

MaryBeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast. Room was clean but broken bathroom light and remote to TV was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenzie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We came up to see Josh Turner had an amazing time and stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Great buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, room is really nice & very roomy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property, clean and spacious room, and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in person was great. Slow time of year. No one working the ice cream and pizza shop. No bakery.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026