Blue Gate Garden Inn

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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February 2026

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March 2026

Terrace/patio - Blue Gate Garden Inn (Shipshewana)

Lobby sitting area - Blue Gate Garden Inn (Shipshewana)

Indoor pool, sun loungers - Blue Gate Garden Inn (Shipshewana)

Lobby lounge - Blue Gate Garden Inn (Shipshewana)

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.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

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Room options

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed - double

Shower/tub combination

380 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

380 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

380 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed - double

Shower/tub combination

506 sq ft
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Shipshewana, Blue Gate Garden Inn is connected to the convention center. Blue Gate Performing Arts Center and Blue Gate Theater are cultural highlights, and travelers 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

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 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
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 like:

An indoor pool along with sun loungers
Free self parking
A vending machine, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
Free newspapers, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff

Room features

All 154 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Refrigerators, 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 transportation

Free self parking on site
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 crib
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 center

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.
Elevator
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 elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2007
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free crib
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 available

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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?

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?

Check-out 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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Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany L

2026/1/31

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

2026/1/17

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice clean room. Great buffet.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sheryl

2025/12/28

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice and helpful staff

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

2025/11/26

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

Kim

2026/1/20

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

Janet

2025/9/11

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

Christine

2026/1/19

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

Patricia

2025/9/26

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

Jennifer

2025/10/16

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

Joy

2025/11/8

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

allen

2025/12/18

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

Patricia

2025/9/19

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

Lori

2025/11/18

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

Kathleen

2025/12/20

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

Stacy

2025/9/2

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean rooms, friendly staff, excellent complimentary breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

2025/10/4

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

Phil

2025/12/19

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