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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 WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Shipshewana, Blue Gate Garden Inn is connected to the convention center. Shipshewana Flea Market and Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Blue Gate Performing Arts Center and Deutsch Kase Haus. Check out an event or a game at Michiana Event Center, and consider making time for Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park, a top attraction 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
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Michiana Event Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shipshewana Flea Market
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blue Gate Theater
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery
    16 min walk
  • Five Lakes Coffee
    19 min walk
  • Rise'n Roll
    6 min drive
  • Ben's Soft Pretzels
    11 min walk
  • Yoder Popcorn
    7 min drive

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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and 4 meeting rooms
  • A banquet hall, free newspapers, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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 fire extinguisher, 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

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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. 1240 out of 1531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1531 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoy the Bluegate Inn whenever we are in Shipshewana. The breakfast is excellent and everyone there is so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

The room was great the beds were soo comfy! The breakfast buffet was a good one. Would sure go back again!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Very impressed! Everything and everyone was very nice. Loved the free breakfast! So much better than any other hotel we have stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel great bring snacks for late night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, friendly staff. Good breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, we enjoyed the hot tub, firepit was working. Walked to the Blue Gate Performing arts building, no driving needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our first stay and we were very pleased with the Blue Gate Garden Inn. The staff was great, the accommodations were great, and the breakfast buffet was excellent. It is our plan to return for another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in a convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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

Karin

Very clean and great staff. The check in and check out process by email was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, water in pool and hot tub was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Blue Gate was very clean in spite of renovations on our floor. The beds were comfy. The water pressure in the shower was great and the staff was exceptional ! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the location & the friendly staff of Blue Gate Garden Inn. We rented two rooms for four of us. We all went to a show next door at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center since it's so close, it's so convenient. The free buffet breakfast in the morning was great, nothing like it at any hotel we've been to. Delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and homey. Lots of area for gathering; ice cream shop, nice clean rooms, quiet. Within just a few steps of Blue Gate Performing Arts theatre. Enjoyed the Inn's personality and convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accomodations. Has a large indoor pool and hot tub, and a breakfast that is so good - better than any restaurant we have stayed in. Nice outside patio, and an ice cream/pizza store right inside the hotel. We love staying here to see concerts at the Blue Gate Theater, which is just a walk across the parking lot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

Julie

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

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

HOLLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a girls outing we attended a concert at the Blue Gate theater and upon returning the staff was very accommodating when we requested the out door fire pit be turned on to enjoy the eatly spring evening.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room, comfortable beds, friendly staff, and breakfast was way better than most hotel breakfasts It inc an omelette station!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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

Candie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable and the hotel was very nice, there was a little ice cream shop that we enjoyed in the evening and the breakfast was delicious. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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