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Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel connected to the convention centre in Shipshewana with free parking

Photo gallery for Blue Gate Garden Inn

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(77 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(153 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Shipshewana

You'll be connected to the convention centre at Blue Gate Garden Inn, and within just a 10-minute stroll of Blue Gate Performing Arts Center and Menno-Hof Museum of Culture. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym, Hot tub and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Shipshewana hotel include Michiana Event Center and Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market.

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
  • ‪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 connected to the convention centre in Shipshewana with free parking
Blue Gate Garden Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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/games 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2007
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Blue Gate Garden Inn offers 154 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Shipshewana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • 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 cots (infant beds)!

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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Blue Gate Garden Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Yep, Blue Gate Garden Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Gate Garden Inn?

The closest beach to Blue Gate Garden Inn is Dallas Lake Beach (18.4 km).

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Blue Gate Garden Inn has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Blue Gate Garden Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Blue Gate Garden Inn is a hit with families.

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, guests are hooked on the free buffet breakfast here! Offered daily, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

No, Blue Gate Garden Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Blue Gate Garden Inn's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1166 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1445 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
IF A COMPANY LIKE EXPEDIA DIDNT GET INVOLVED IT WOULD STILL BE MY FAVORITE PLACE T STAY
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at BlueGate and we already have another scheduled. We had an issue this time with a staff member at the Pizza Parlor, but it was handled appropriately by management and we did not allow one person to ruin our experience. Absolutely ALL the other staff has been very pleasant both times. The breakfast staff is super nice and friendly and makes you feel welcomed when arriving. It’s always great to see happy workers who great you with a smile and actual words at 7am!!!!
All decorated for Christmas!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facilities. Friendly staff. Allowed early check-in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica, Oakwood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. No towels in the pool area. Too many children gong in and out of the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Check in was easy. Room was spotless and comfortable beds. The complimentary breakfast was basically a full buffet and food was excellent. The dining room was clean and tables cleared immediately. There is an ice cream shop in the lobby as well as a small arcade. Unfortunately we did not have the opportunity to use the pool and hot tub, however they looked clean,tidy and inviting. Due to the weather the patio and firepit area was closed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Middletown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was especially yummy! What a great buffet! The room was comfortable. However, I would have liked to have been able to leave the fan constantly running while the heat was on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kourtney

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and spacious. Complimentary breakfast was way beyond what we expected. Great variety of food and everything was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Darzell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stag was curtious bathroom really small
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best place! It's our favorite. Everyone is SO friendly and the place is always clean. Love the breakfast! It's the best.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here is always nice. The staff is efficient and welcoming and helpful. We come for the concerts so we are able to walk over when it's time. We enjoy the ice cream parlor when it's open and the outdoor patio and fire when it's working.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Staff was very friendly. The food is incredible!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice room polite people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, easy check in, courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was kind and helpful. The room was very clean and the breakfast buffet was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very relaxing and yet fun at the same time! So many things to do at the hotel or just relaxing in the many spaces with couches and chairs and the outside fire pit was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025