Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel connected to the convention center in Shipshewana with free breakfast

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Blue Gate Garden Inn

Exterior
Property entrance
Interior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
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

  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

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
(147 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

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
(66 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
800 South Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565

What's nearby

  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Michiana Event Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Rise'n Roll - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Five Lakes Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ben's Soft Pretzels - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fawn River + Morton - ‬19 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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 4 meeting rooms, and a vending machine
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • 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

Similar properties

Front of property

Van Buren Hotel

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,275 reviews
Van Buren Hotel

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

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 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?

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1137 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1415 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Lana

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Hope to return soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the breakfast lots of options so u can’t go away disappointed or hungry, arcade is fun especially for us older kids lol and the ice cream parlor…..staff is always pleasant and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and plenty to see and do nearby. Great bicycle trail
Stayed 3 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

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in is always quick. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Hotel is always clean and very nicely decorated! Plenty of parking too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced, clean comfortable rooms, friendly staff, fun seasonal decorations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in all areas! Staff was totally customer service, everything GREAT!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fall decorations were amazing, the staff, breakfast and cleanliness is all above excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a wonderful place.The room was clean, beds very comfortable, aesthetically pleasing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhonda s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean convenient if you have a show to watch at the fine arts center, and they have a very good breakfast with made to order omelettes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The breakfast had lots and lots of choices. It was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.