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Van Buren Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Blue Gate Theater

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Front of property
Indoor pool
1 King Whirlpool | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Porch
Free daily buffet breakfast
The Van Buren Hotel offers a relaxing stay with thoughtful amenities. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet each morning and unwind by the lobby fireplace. Guests appreciate the on-site laundry facilities, well-maintained gym, and indoor swimming pool.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(153 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 King | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 King Whirlpool | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

1 King Whirlpool

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

1 Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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2 Queen Suite with a twin Sofa Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

2 Queen Suite with a twin Sofa Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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2 Queen Family Suite Sofa Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

2 Queen Family Suite Sofa Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

2 Full Accessible with roll in shower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1175 Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565

What's nearby

  • Blue Gate Theater - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Michiana Event Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rise'n Roll - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Five Lakes Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ben's Soft Pretzels - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Van Buren Hotel

Hotel near Blue Gate Theater
Located close to Shipshewana Flea Market and Michiana Event Center, Van Buren Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 84 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 125 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Buren Hotel
Hotel Van Buren
Van Buren Hotel
Van Buren Hotel Shipshewana
Van Buren Shipshewana
Country Inn Shipshewana
Shipshewana Country Inn
Shipshewana Country Inn
Van Buren Hotel Hotel
Van Buren Hotel Shipshewana
Van Buren Hotel Hotel Shipshewana

Frequently asked questions

Does Van Buren Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Van Buren Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 125 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Van Buren Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Van Buren Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Van Buren Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Van Buren Hotel located?

Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Blue Gate Theater, Shipshewana Flea Market, and Michiana Event Center. Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Van Buren Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 897 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1285 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Amenities
Great breakfast and good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean, the staff was very friendly. Location was excellent for visiting the town shops. The jetted tub was AMAZING
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional, attentive, and capable staff, breakfast had good options, and hotel offered many gathering spaces for guests to use with family and Friends
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and also very quiet. The staff was friendly, and the breakfast was excellent. We would all definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the entire property especially the breakfast. We strongly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Amenities
Friendly and helpful staff, my room was immaculate, air conditioning was perfect, delicious breakfast, plenty of Amish-related shops nearby, and most of all - my needs were met!! I will definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vyjean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet not far from town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean, nice hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a very nice area with friendly people. The breakfast was good. The room was spacious & all areas of the hotel was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Accommodating. Has a clean pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was just what was needed for us as a stopover for our 2000-mile trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel was very nice, It was very clean the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Loved the location. Our room was great. Very clean. However, the staff that is at the check-in area was not friendly at all. Breakfast was not the greatest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean motel. Quiet and comfortable bed. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and easy to locate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was my third stay. And enjoyed it every time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the quiet room and bathroom mirror. Breakfast was very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel but I thought I would be a lot closer to Notre Dame then it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resonably priced and recent remodel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and very helpful. Their location was perfect being only a few minutes away from local shops and the flea market. The pool was great for relaxing at the end of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie and Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a newer property, very well kept. It has a nice pool, and a nice breakfast in a nice breakfast room. They also have fresh baked cookies and ice cold water all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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