Blue Gate Garden Inn
800 South Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN 46565, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 2618 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Proximity to show we were seeing. Very pleasant room.

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Located in northern Indiana, in the heart of Amish Country, this hotel is 10 minutes’ walk from the Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market. Free Wi-Fi is offered in every room, and a fitness center is located on site. A full hot breakfast country breakfast buffet is served each morning. Cable TV with satellite channels is provided in each room at Blue Gate Garden Inn. For added convenience, ironing facilities and tea and coffee-making facilities are also included. The Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery, within 0.6 mi of the hotel, serves homestyle American fare for lunch and dinner. The bakery features homemade pie and baked goods. Guests can make use of the hotel’s launderette facilities during their stay. The hotel is fully nonsmoking. The Blue Gate Theater is less than 1 miles away. The South Bend city center can be reached in 48 minutes’ drive.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Blue Gate Garden Inn has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 5, 2013- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Family rooms

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See what guests loved the most:
- Gloria
United States of America
“Proximity to show we were seeing. Very pleasant room.” - William
United States of America
“great breakfast nice firepit clean room and building” - Helen
United States of America
“Nice hotel. Great breakfast choices and good was good.” - NNancy
United States of America
“The room was clean. .You provided a great breakfast, Nice facility all around.” - David
Belarus
“Great place and location for anniversary - we celebrated our 30th! Great patio and basketball court. Beautiful at night.” - Patti
United States of America
“so nice to come back into room after housekeeping made bed so nice and fresh towels” - Douglas
United States of America
“The ladies at check in were very very nice. The breakfast was ok and so was the room.” - Nancy
United States of America
“Spotlessly clean, comfortable beds and helpful staff all made the stay very pleasant. It’s next door to the concert venue and very convenient when attending a show.” - Donna
United States of America
“This facility was so very clean, it was impressive. We enjoyed the ice cream shop and the firepit after the concert. We didn't use the pool or the spa but next time!” - Judy
United States of America
“The breakfast was wonderful. We loved the breakfast buffet. The beds were comfortable and everything was so clean. Very friendly staff. The hotel was easy to find. We had a wonderful girls vacation.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is there a hair dryer in the rooms?
Every room has a hair dryer in it.Answered on 21 February 2020Is the buffet open since COVID
Yes, our buffet is open. We just ask that you were a mask, and we provide gloves for you to wear. We would love to have you visit.Answered on 12 March 2021Do you have 2 separate bedrooms suites
Yes, we do have a few options with 2 bedrooms. The Royal Suite, Family Suite and the Shipshewana Suite all have 2 bedrooms.Answered on 29 October 2020Hi, The breakfast is included with the room rate? If not how much cost per person the breakfast? Thank you!
Yes breakfast is included in the room rate.Answered on 25 June 2021Do they have horse and buggy rides all year!
The horse and buggy rides are dependent on the weather and run from spring to late fall.Answered on 21 February 2020Do you have elevators
Yes, we do have elevators.Answered on 21 February 2020- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- The Creamery
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
Amenities of Blue Gate Garden InnGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Water sports facilities on site
- Ping-pong
- Game room
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- ATM on site
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Fitness
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Blue Gate Garden Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Blue Gate Garden Inn
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blue Gate Garden Inn on this page.
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Check-in at Blue Gate Garden Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at Blue Gate Garden Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Blue Gate Garden Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Game room
- Ping-pong
- Evening entertainment
- Fitness
- Swimming pool
- Water sports facilities on site
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Yes, Blue Gate Garden Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Blue Gate Garden Inn has 1 restaurant:
- The Creamery
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Guests staying at Blue Gate Garden Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
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Room options at Blue Gate Garden Inn include:
- Double
- Suite
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Blue Gate Garden Inn is 2,300 feet from the center of Shipshewana. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.