Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

3.5 star property
Hotel in Middlebury with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Courtyard
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool
Studio, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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240 Hwy 20, Middlebury, IN, 46540
  • Blue Gate Theater
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Gallery Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Gallery Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Middlebury

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Memorial Park and Krider Gardens. This 100-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Blue Gate Theater - 16 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 16 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 16 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Michiana Event Center - 16 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 17 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Elkhart Station - 19 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Das Dutchman Essenhaus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wedgewood Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Samuel Mancino’s Italian Eatery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

Hotel in Middlebury with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Guests of Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center have access to an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a conference center, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and free local calls are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and 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 and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 6.5 per stay
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 4.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 4.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 6.5 per stay

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Essenhaus Inn Middlebury
Essenhaus Inn
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Essenhaus
Essenhaus & Conference Center
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Hotel
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Middlebury
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Hotel Middlebury

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center?

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center?

As of Sep 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center on Oct 4, 2025 start from $189.0, 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center?

This hotel is located in Middlebury, close to Deutsch Kase Haus, Middlebury Public Library, and Meadow Valley Golf Club. You'll also find Bonneyville Mill County Park and Memorial Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center have a casino at the property?

No, Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as an indoor pool and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center.

Does Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center?

The closest major airport to Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center is Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal), which is 14.8 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center?

Yes, some guestrooms at Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center offer a balcony.