Blue Gate Garden Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Terrace/patio
Interior
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
800 South Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565
  • Michiana Event Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Blue Gate Theater
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Blue Gate Garden Inn

Hotel connected to the convention centre in Shipshewana with free breakfast
An indoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference centre, Access to hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Blue Gate Garden Inn offers 154 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Shipshewana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Blue Gate Garden Inn. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Blue Gate Performing Arts Center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, 4 meeting rooms and a conference centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and a playground
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Blue Gate Performing Arts Center and 6 minutes on foot from Menno-Hof Museum of Culture
Blue Gate Garden Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 4 meeting rooms available. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Blue Gate Garden Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Shipshewana hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily.
Ice Cream Shop – On-site café.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Free cot
  • 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 centre

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.
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Blue Gate Garden Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1052 out of 1303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1303 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

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly knowledgeable staff. Nice facility, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, Novi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Blue Gate Garden Inn is like a home away from home. Wonderful facility (and right next to the Performing Arts Center). All lit up for the holidays. Breakfast buffet included in the price. Comfortable and clean rooms. Just exceptional all around. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alycia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun times
This a nice hotel With a lot of amenities. Pool is large. Staff is semi friendly, not outgoingly friendly. They have an omelette bar for breakfast which was good, but the omelette person was pretty rude.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, especially if you are going to the concert next door
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt like we were in a Hallmark movie Christmas movie lights look just absolute fantastic. Everyone was so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay as always!
We really enjoy this hotel, I only wish it were not as expensive as it is.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
anniversary trip
I was quite surprised that when I tried to order a bouquet of anniversary flowers for my wife that you did not provide that service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with group
Staff at front desk very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

GORDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

jamie, Laporte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff where not too friendly. Too expensive for just one night stay. But loved the breakfast. One of the best ones i experienced. Loved the ice cream and pizza shop. Could have a bigger pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to theatre. Nice community area to play games in the evening
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LAURIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Performing Arts Center
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a lovely place at Christmas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with partner
Room was fresh and clean, staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay and shop
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024