Van Buren Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Blue Gate Theater
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Stunning two-story building with a central entrance and symmetrical facade.
Relax by the pool with comfortable seating and a lifeguard on duty.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this cozy room featuring a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator, a plush bed, and a relaxing chair.
Relax on the porch with two comfortable chairs and a small table, surrounded by a potted plant and a large window.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a variety of options, including biscuits, cheese, and savory meats, and freshly made waffles and coffee.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1175 Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565
  • Blue Gate Theater
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Michiana Event Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪39 min drive‬
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Room options

1 King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 395 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(141 reviews)
  • 395 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Suite with a twin Sofa Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

2 Queen Family Suite Sofa Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Full Accessible with roll in shower

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

1 King Whirlpool

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Shipshewana

Van Buren Hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of popular attractions like Blue Gate Theater and Shipshewana Flea Market. This hotel has 84 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Blue Gate Theater - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Michiana Event Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ben's Soft Pretzels - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪5 & 20 Country Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yup's Dairyland - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Marner's Six Mile Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Van Buren Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Blue Gate Theater
At Van Buren Hotel, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, coffee/tea in a common area, and a computer station.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Languages

English

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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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (125 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
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.
  • 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 and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Buren Hotel
Hotel Van Buren
Van Buren Hotel
Van Buren Hotel Shipshewana
Van Buren Shipshewana
Country Inn Shipshewana
Shipshewana Country Inn
Shipshewana Country Inn
Van Buren Hotel Hotel
Van Buren Hotel Shipshewana
Van Buren Hotel Hotel Shipshewana

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Van Buren Hotel?

This hotel is located in Shipshewana within a short 18-minute walk of North Park. You'll also find Blue Gate Performing Arts Center and Blue Gate Theater within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Van Buren Hotel?

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

Does Van Buren Hotel include a casino?

No, Van Buren Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Van Buren Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Van Buren Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a hydromassage showerhead as well as an indoor pool and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Van Buren Hotel?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Van Buren Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Van Buren Hotel offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Van Buren Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Van Buren Hotel for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay.

Does Van Buren Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Van Buren Hotel?

The closest major airport to Van Buren Hotel is Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal), which is 23.8 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Van Buren Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Van Buren Hotel.

Van Buren Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 822 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1197 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the quiet and clean. Could be more friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite people, Clean and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was still a real breakfast 30 minutes before the end of breakfast. It was a good breakfast. The rooms were clean and quiet. It was a good stay. It was nice to have a working pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff is amazing!! Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean (smelled good too), breakfast was great with a variety of items and very convenient to the venue we attended
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean, good breakfast, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very clean very quiet area up-to-date, and a great free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Babette, Lancaster

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nothing unique
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was musty and the lobby smells like old carpets
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Week-end Getaway

Close.to concert and restaurants but away from crowds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept property and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, comfortable room. Very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience from check-in to checkout
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

CREDELL

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

A nice place

We enjoyed the space, staff and breakfast option.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast had a very good variety. The room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Beds very firm

Beds were very hard. So if that’s your comfort. It’s a great location and overall place. Just very from beds no give at all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They kept the property very clean. The motel was very clean and comfortable. The only thing that was not so good is their breakfast. It tasted like fake food. They could improve on that. It is not very good at all. Please improve the food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay except it wasn't very sound proof. I would still highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025