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Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, connected to the convention center, near Blue Gate Performing Arts Center

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Surrounded by the charm of Michiana, Blue Gate Garden Inn offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet, cozy firepit, and delightful spa tub. Unwind in the garden or enjoy family fun at the playground and indoor pool. With helpful staff and amenities like tour/ticket assistance, this hotel is perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Conference center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • 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
(148 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 28 min drive
  • 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
  • ‪Corn Crib Cafe - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Blue Gate Garden Inn

Blue Gate Garden Inn is a great choice for a stay in Shipshewana. Guests can relax at the hot tub, work out at the 24-hour fitness center, or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An indoor pool and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 154 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Playground

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2007
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Ice Cream Shop - Onsite café.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per night

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Blue Gate Garden Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Blue Gate Garden Inn and nearby?

Blue Gate Garden Inn has an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Blue Gate Garden Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Ice Cream Shop.

What's the area around Blue Gate Garden Inn like?

Blue Gate Garden Inn is a short 3-minute walk from Blue Gate Performing Arts Center and 6 minutes' walk from Menno-Hof Museum of Culture. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was consistently described as wonderful, outstanding, and fantastic with a great selection of options. (294 reviews)
  • The pool area was clean, warm, and inviting with many amenities and activities to enjoy. (42 reviews)
  • The pool, hot tub, and spa facilities were wonderful and a great way to relax. (9 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Concerts
Children
Arcade

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Our favorite place to stay! Always feels so warm, inviting, and so much like home!
Courtney, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean safe rooms, very friendly staff, excellent food. We just love it
Earl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Staff was very friendly. The food is incredible!!
Abbie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another wonderful visit to Shipshewana

Enjoyed our stay at the Blue Gate inn.
Shirley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jackie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room and food were excellent Bed was so comfortable Breakfast was fresh and so tasty
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was very clean and staff very friendly. I enjoyed the convenience of having breakfast and other food services available. They also have an outdoor patio with firepits was geat too.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful place to stay. The rooms are very clean and the staff is so friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is like nothing else. There is plenty of shopping in Shipshewana.
Dawn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay with a great breakfast buffet
Melinda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a nice and warm hotel while you visit Shipshewana
Chien-Hsun, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Stag was curtious bathroom really small
Darzell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic breakfast buffet

We had a lovely stay. Beautiful inn, clean comfortable rooms, and a wonderful breakfast set up in the morning!!
Bonnie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean quiet room. Very good breakfast, definitely steps above the normal hotel breakfast
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

Great place, especially if attending a show at the next door performing arts center. Clean and comfortable. Nice breakfast in the morning.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always enjoy staying here.
ANGELA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great!
Kristy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great place to stay, especially if you’re going to a show at the Bluegate PAC
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very neat and clean. Very homey. Great place.
Barbara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay! Enjoyed having ice cream at the hotel palor at thr end of each day!
Lynn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time everyone was friendly and it met all of our expectations. Will visit again
Peggy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accomadations. ...clean...quiet ...comfortable...good location and exceptional breakfast
Belinda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is a very nice property, next to the Performing Arts Center where we saws a wonderful Kingson Trio concert. The breakfast was outstanding.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is very clean with a friendly staff and perfectly located in Shipshewana. The breakfast buffet is delicious too! Also love the ice cream parlor and outdoor patio!
Nancy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Total Comfort

The patio with fire pit and fountain faces a pasture. Great place to sit and read. Clean salt filtered pool was nice too. Complete breakfast bar was excellent.
Randall, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff, hospitality at its best.
Joyce, 1-night trip

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