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Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers relax in the spa tub or gather around the firepit beneath starry skies, while the helpful tour assistance makes planning daily adventures effortless

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Blue Gate Garden Inn in charming Michiana offers a complimentary breakfast buffet. Enjoy a peaceful garden retreat, playground, indoor pool, and spa tub for relaxation. Attentive staff are ready to assist with tour arrangements.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(153 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Shipshewana, Blue Gate Garden Inn is connected to the convention centre. Blue Gate Performing Arts Center and Blue Gate Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shipshewana Flea Market and Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market. Deutsch Kase Haus and Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park are not to be missed. Visit our Shipshewana travel guide
Map
800 South Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565

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 near Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
Located close to Menno-Hof Museum of Culture and Michiana Event Center, Blue Gate Garden Inn provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Ice Cream Shop, the on-site café. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, 4 meeting rooms and a lift
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 154 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Does Blue Gate Garden Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Blue Gate Garden Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Gate Garden Inn located?

Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, Menno-Hof Museum of Culture and Michiana Event Center. Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market and Shipshewana Flea Market are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1160 out of 1438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1438 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Great buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Blue Gate. The rooms are spotless! I made a comment to my husband that this is the only hotel that has no smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were very kind. Very clean room. Lovely pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff- just a great family environment for all- fireplace going with coffee station:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel in the middle of everything in Shipshewanna. Next door to the concert venue Center to all the good places to visit and eat. Wonderful warm staff. The free breakfast was great. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Fun place. Convenient to everything. Great staff. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. We had tickets for a concert that night and only had to walk across the parking lot to get to it. Great breakfast. Everyone was very hospitable and helpful. Will stay again when we attend another concert.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, very clean and super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful area and the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, the breakfast buffet was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Everything was decorated for Christmas and was beautiful. Very clean room and comfortable bed. Loved the pool and hot tub. The breakfast buffet was amazing! The shower/tub could have used another grab bar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the breakfast was absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Room,The staff were great,very nice and friendly place to stay…And I will be staying there again really soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean safe rooms, very friendly staff, excellent food. We just love it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was wonderful. The hotel was clean and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, excellent complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Blue Gate theatre. The breakfast was great with multiple options for gluten free.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was comfortable, food was fantastic, staff was wonderful. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The complimentary breakfast was wonderful every morning of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service and support. The staff was very kind to us and provided questions to our questions. During stay, there were a lot of kids of varius ages being kids..running, playing, being happy and a little noisy but staff understood that it's a New Year's Eve and allowed all people to enjoy themselves. Very kind staff. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in person was great. Slow time of year. No one working the ice cream and pizza shop. No bakery.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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