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

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
    ‪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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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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
(153 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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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
(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
  • ‪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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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 Jan 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Gate Garden Inn on Jan 25, 2026 start from $119.99, 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. 1157 out of 1433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1433 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like we were sleeping inside of an ashtray
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Girls trip

Everything was clean. The breakfast selection was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Blue Gate theatre. The breakfast was great with multiple options for gluten free.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our favorite place to stay! Always feels so warm, inviting, and so much like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in all areas! Staff was totally customer service, everything GREAT!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Hope to return soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, very clean and super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was awesome as always. Place is clean. They even provided me with a bandaid when I cut my finger.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The breakfast had lots and lots of choices. It was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Never disappoints!!

The room was clean and comfortable. The chlorine fumes in the pool/hot tub area were a bit excessive this time, stinging our eyes, but overall the stay was great. The breakfast buffet was wonderful, as usual. This is where we stay every time we come to Shipshewana.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at the Blue Gate when visiting Shipshewana. The breakfast buffet, including the made to order omelets, was fantastic as always and one of the biggest perks of the hotel. The WiFi could use a boost and some updated televisions with streaming capabilities would be a welcome upgrade. All in all, the rooms are always very clean and the pool and breakfast will always be plusses that put the Blue Gate ahead of the other hotels in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the breakfast lots of options so u can’t go away disappointed or hungry, arcade is fun especially for us older kids lol and the ice cream parlor…..staff is always pleasant and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very friendly. The rooms are clean, but I think there was a bit of a musty smell in the room, like maybe switching back and forth from the heat to ac and back. It was that time of year. Also, the tv remote did not work very well. Have been very pleased with our stay and will continue to stay here when in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was comfortable, food was fantastic, staff was wonderful. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in is always quick. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Hotel is always clean and very nicely decorated! Plenty of parking too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Mokena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with group
The hotel was very clean and staff very friendly. I enjoyed the convenience of having breakfast and other food services available. They also have an outdoor patio with firepits was geat too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025