Blue Gate Garden Inn

Travelers relax in the spa tub or gather around the firepit beneath starry skies, while the helpful tour assistance makes planning daily adventures effortless

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December 2025

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January 2026

Exterior - Blue Gate Garden Inn (Shipshewana)

Property entrance - Blue Gate Garden Inn (Shipshewana)

Interior - Blue Gate Garden Inn (Shipshewana)

Terrace/patio - Blue Gate Garden Inn (Shipshewana)

Indoor pool, pool loungers - Blue Gate Garden Inn (Shipshewana)

Blue Gate Garden Inn in charming Michiana offers a complimentary breakfast buffet. Enjoy a peaceful garden retreat, playground, indoor pool, and spa tub for relaxation. Attentive staff are ready to assist with tour arrangements.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 20 - Dec 21

Tomorrow

Dec 21 - Dec 22

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchenette

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed - double

Hairdryer

35 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

35 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchenette

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchenette

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Separate bedroom

47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

800 South Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565

What's nearby

Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Michiana Event Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Shipshewana Flea Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Blue Gate Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬16 min walk
‪Rise'n Roll - ‬6 min drive
‪Ben's Soft Pretzels - ‬11 min walk
‪Five Lakes Coffee - ‬19 min walk
‪Wana-Cup Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Blue Gate Garden Inn

Hotel near Blue Gate Performing Arts Center

Located close to Menno-Hof Museum of Culture and Michiana Event Center, Blue Gate Garden Inn provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Ice Cream Shop, the on-site café. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.

You'll also find perks such as:

An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Free newspapers, smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
A banquet hall, 4 meeting rooms and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, pool and helpful staff

Room features

All 154 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Pool
Kids’ pool
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

Ice Cream Shop

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

4 meeting rooms
Conference centre

Outdoors

Firepit
Garden
Pool loungers
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
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 lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2007
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Blue Gate Garden Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Gate Garden Inn located?

Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, Menno-Hof Museum of Culture and Michiana Event Center. Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market and Shipshewana Flea Market are also within 15 minutes.

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Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Donna

13 Dec 2025

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

It’s a great place to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

18 Nov 2025

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

This was our third stay and each time has been great.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

26 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really friendly and helpful staff- just a great family environment for all- fireplace going with coffee station:)

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

11 Oct 2025

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

Great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

26 Oct 2025

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

A great hotel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra

17 Dec 2025

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

The food was awesome. The concert was excellent and this property is just a minute away walk to the venue. Love Blue Gate!!!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

allen

18 Dec 2025

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

A beautiful hotel in the middle of everything in Shipshewanna. Next door to the concert venue Center to all the good places to visit and eat. Wonderful warm staff. The free breakfast was great. Looking forward to visiting again.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

19 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really enjoyed our stay. We had tickets for a concert that night and only had to walk across the parking lot to get to it. Great breakfast. Everyone was very hospitable and helpful. Will stay again when we attend another concert.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

8 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hot breakfast with made to order omelets, far superior to other hotel offerings.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

18 Nov 2025

Loved everything especially the pool and hot tub!!! And loved that it was so close to the performing arts center!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

18 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was great. Everything was decorated for Christmas and was beautiful. Very clean room and comfortable bed. Loved the pool and hot tub. The breakfast buffet was amazing! The shower/tub could have used another grab bar.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

7 Oct 2025

Liked: Amenities

Great place!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

16 Oct 2025

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

Jennifer

14 Oct 2025

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

Quiet, clean, great breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

8 Dec 2025

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

Excellent all around. Love spending the night after concerts.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

17 Oct 2025

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

Loved our stay. Hope to return soon!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

26 Sept 2025

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

Close to everything, the breakfast buffet was outstanding

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

2 Dec 2025

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

Beautiful Christmas lights!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

11 Sept 2025

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

This is a beautiful area and the breakfast was great

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

13 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Courteous staff at reception. Kind and friendly staff in Breakfast area. Great breakfast! Clean room. Serviced the room after the first night of a two-night stay. Soft sheets and pillows. Nice Libby decorations. Plenty of parking.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025