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Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 star property

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

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 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
(78 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
(154 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 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
(70 reviews)
  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Shipshewana

Blue Gate Performing Arts Center is within a 5-minute walk of Blue Gate Garden Inn while other popular sites like Menno-Hof Museum of Culture are within a 15-minute stroll. This 154-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Centrally located in Shipshewana, the hotel is connected to the convention center and also a short walk from Michiana Event Center and Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market.

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

Guests of Blue Gate Garden Inn have access to an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a hot tub, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available on request.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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

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 crib
  • 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 center

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.
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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

Are free cancellation options available at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Blue Gate Garden Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Located steps from Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, this hotel is in Shipshewana, and within a 10-minute walk of Michiana Event Center and Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market. You'll also find Shipshewana Flea Market and Blue Gate Theater less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn include a casino?

No, Blue Gate Garden Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an indoor pool and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include kitchenettes.

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Blue Gate Garden Inn serves free buffet breakfast at Ice Cream Shop each morning.

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Blue Gate Garden Inn though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Blue Gate Garden Inn?

The closest major airport to Blue Gate Garden Inn is Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal), which is 21 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Blue Gate Garden Inn.

Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1170 out of 1451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1451 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room great breakfast staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed here before and have always enjoyed our visits. Their breakfast is always good and the hotel is clean and appealing. The heater in our room this time was noisy so we reported it and hope it will be repaired before the room is rented again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with family
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

Lori

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cook to order omelets. Great selection of hot breakfast items. They offer a cold selection of fresh fruits and yogurts.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always enjoy our many stays at Blue Gate. We were a little let down this time though. We understand it was a busy weekend, but one of the elevators was out of service all weekend, so the wait was a little long at times. We could not get our TV to work at all Saturday night. They may want to consider giving people with smaller children lower level rooms, we are not ones to complain about kids making noise, but we had a few small children above us on the 3rd floor that ran from one end of the room to the other until 3am 😳 For the rates that are charged we are really hoping we don’t have this experience again. As far as cleanliness, friendly staff and cozy feel of the hotel it is top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast buffet had something for everyone. And the friendly staff is the icing on the cake!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There is nothing bad to say about our stay, everything was decorated for the season, clean, comfortable, great breakfast, friendly staff, large spacious room…no complaints here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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