Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, pool loungers
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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Michiana Event Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(91 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(168 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(71 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Blue Gate Garden Inn

An indoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference centre, a hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Blue Gate Garden Inn. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Blue Gate Performing Arts Center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, 4 meeting rooms and a conference centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and a playground
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Blue Gate Performing Arts Center and 6 minutes on foot from Menno-Hof Museum of Culture
Blue Gate Garden Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, a 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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily.
Ice Cream Shop – On-site café.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1249 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1547 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room great breakfast staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Very clean rooms, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice, clean rooms and hotel. The staff was super nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities were nice and the breakfast was the best hotel breakfast we have ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and room was so comfortable! Breakfast was amazing. Can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property, clean and spacious room, and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Clean and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, comfort, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and fun place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is awesome. Staff are friendly. Facility very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, room is really nice & very roomy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was great and the breakfast buffet was so good! Staff was very polite!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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
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10/10 Excellent

john r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room ,staff always nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our favorite place to stay when visiting Shipshewana. Staff are wonderful, the pool is amazing, but the superb breakfast buffet is the best ever.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a little dated - staff was amazing. Breakfast was wonderful. Everyone was so friendly!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and over all a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025