Blue Gate Garden Inn

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Charles

Friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely accommodating staff!!! Well maintained grounds and the most comfortable mattresses!!! Steps away from the beautiful Blue Gate Theater!!! Awesome little downtown in Amish country!!!! Highly recommend!!!!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Tamara

Highly recommend this property Every thing about the Blue gate is top shelf Will definitely stay again

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Alan

Our room was clean. We appreciate the ice water, coffee and tea that are always available. Breakfast has custom omelets made fresh for you and many options for a hot meal. The ice cream parlor at night is popular. It’s very family friendly and good clean books are displayed for sale. We love the Bluegate every year when we visit Shipshe.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2026

Desmond

We were woke up at 6:15 am unexpectedly by the fire alarm. As leaving the room a staff member was knocking on doors. I asked where the fire was. His response was \"We don't know\". Everyone evacuated to the parking lot. 20 mins later still no fire trucks and people were starting to go back in the hotel. We packed up, put everything in the car. Went in asked the guy at the desk where the fire dept was \"Don't know, they didn't show up\". Said he couldn't give a receipt or anything showing that I was there. Walked away shaking our heads. Went to breakfast, the girl cooking said it was a malfunction with wiring in the new construction area. I can understand that & know the foreman has a key to turn fire alarms off. The fire alarm went off a total of 5 times over an hour. Was glad to leave early.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Courtney

Our favorite place to stay!!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Joseph

This hotel is always clean and friendly. I had the opportunity to use the pool, which was also nice. While I was there, I didn't have the chance to use the hot tub, because it had a lot of people in it, but that was ok, because I enjoyed the pool time. We stay here each time we are in Shipshewana.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Jennifer

Awesome accommodations. Awesome breakfast and lots of room for seating. Great location next to the Blue Gate PAC to see a show and walk back to your room. Nice amenities as far as ice cream, pool room, outdoor space, jacuzzi, place to lounge and relax. The staff was incredibly helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Samuel

Excellent place to stay. Only things to be aware of standard rooms have a very small TV and if you are older the room had a regular bathtub (So stepping in and out can be difficult for some people. ) Staff members were wonderful and quick to answer questions.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Joseph

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10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Patricia

We have stayed here several times. It is such a beautiful and peaceful place to stay. We enjoy sitting outside and watching the horses nearby. The rooms are large and always very clean. It’s nice to have breakfast downstairs in the morning. They offer plenty of food. Definitely will visit again!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Mary

Clean room, staff was friendly and informative.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Jennifer

This is the best place to stay in Shipshewana! Everything is always excellent!!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Tiffany

The room was very clean! The breakfast was amazing as was the pizza from the ice cream shop!!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

allen

They treat you like guests not just customers. We have been here 3 times so far and looking forward to our next visit From check in to check out they make sure you are happy. Pool was lovely. Hot tub perfect No complaints at all.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Karen

If you are going to a show at the performing arts center this is the place to stay. You don’t have to fight parking just walk to the venue the. Back to your room. The morning breakfast is wonderful

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Susan

From the minute my daughter and I arrived to the check out - staff and facility were great! I would highly recommend it. Lots to do on site with friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Room was great and very clean as was the property. We stayed here since we were seeing a show at the nextdoor venue. Great experience and highly recommend!!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Audrey

Breakfast buffet was good. Rooms were comfortable. Staff was friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Ronda

Great place to stay. Right next door to the Blue Gate concert venue. Just down the street from Shipshewana. Loved the free breakfast buffet!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Michael

Staff and room were wonderful!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Jacqueline

Amazing property, such cool decor, and tons for the kids to do. Arcade was fun, vintage and cheap, pool was big and clean, hotel had cute diner with ice cream. Beda were comfy and kitchenette was convenient.
Amazing location for concert at Blue Gate Theatre. Would 10/10 recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

JAMES

THE BEST ALL WAS PERFECT AND A GREAT PRICE

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Sharon

The Blue Gate Inn is a wonderful place for families, girlfriends’ weekends, couples, etc. Most of the places people visit Shipshewana for are very close . The front of the building is immaculately landscaped and very welcoming. The lobby is clean, well lit and decorated with a little section of books, a staircase and a hallway that led to the breakfast area, the pool, arcade and an ice cream parlor. There was an Amish buggy as a booth!! The ice cream was very good! They also serve pizza.

We had reserved the Royal Suite which consisted of a seating area with a small fridge, bar sink, microwave and a Keurig coffee maker. Bedroom 1 wasn’t a bedroom per se, as it was in between the seating area and another bedroom. The small bedroom contained a Queen bed and was right next to the bathroom. The larger bedroom contained a king bed, tv, large open closet, a bureau and two nightstands, as well as a large picture window. Everything was spotless and fresh smelling. The bathroom was nothing special but it was very clean. The towels were clean, stain-free and fluffy. The beds were very comfy. We really enjoyed our free breakfast. The buffet was well stocked with scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, breakfast meats, fruit, pastries and more. There was also an omelette station.

I must mention the staff. So welcoming and helpful. The front desk always had smiles and the housekeepers were very accommodating. We loved this hotel and plan to stay again.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2026

Roseann

They are in the process of remodeling the rooms. We could not get a room that was remodeled because I went through Hotels.com. the room had a bad mildew smell. Restaurant was only opened for breakfast and small snack Restaurant was not opened on Sunday. Most Restaurants and businesses in Shipshewana are closed on Sundays and Some are not opened on Mondays and Tuesdays. We did go to a concert in the Blue Gate Preforming Arts Center for a concert and it was very convenient staying next to it. I would stay there again but would make sure I would get a remodeled room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Nancy

Breakfast

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Rosabel

Very comfortable and homey feeling.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Edward m

I like bar soap

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Kristen

Comfortable beds. Fun kid activities to do after business close early in Shipshewana.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Danielle

Very clean, great family resort. Wonderful hot breakfast.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Rhonda

Room was clean, the bed was comfortable. The hotel was quiet, got a good rest. Breakfast was very good. Had an omelet bar. Location was convenient to get around.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

Deborah

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Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Joanne

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Blue Gate Garden Inn. Everything was nicer than it had to be. From our room we could see lovely farmland and horses grazing. The breakfast was ample and served on china with proper cutlery. The pool was a nice place to relax, and there was extensive outside seating with fire pits and a stream where I could watch birds. The exercise room was clean and well-equipped. We were right next to both the Menno-Hof visitors' center and the Shipshewana antique market. This stay was a highlight of our trip.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Kim

Nice rooms, though a little annoying they were putting most people on the first floor, stacking them right on top of each other when they could have easily spread people out.

Breakfast was awesome made to order omelets, fresh fruits, waffles, doughnuts, muffins you name it they pretty much have it.

Nice indoor pool & hot tub. They had an ice cream bar while we were there that also had pizza & wings.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Kevin

The Bluegate was excellent from checkin to checkout

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Tyler

It was super clear

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

chunmei

We love the place very neat and quiet!

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

Patrick

For a place with the largest bakery in town, they served old stuff on the breakfast. The pool looked and smelled dirty. Sheets on the bed were so thin you could feel the thread in the mattress. Our room door won't close without slamming..

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

Sharon

I don't think I have ever written a bad review.

1. Check in was busy, I don't understand if they know it is going to be busy,
why a second person couldn't have been at the front desk.

2. I do not know if it was because I booked through Expedia or what we were given a room so far away from elevator, ice machine. and pool with children.

3.. Overall amenities were fine, loved the dispenses for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, etc. The handle for getting in and out of tub/shower was nice. Extra pillows nice.

4. However, the next morning I was alerted by my grandchildren seeing a large bug crawling from behind the dresser. I tried to get it and couldn't. Within minutes I was alerted again with them screaming now one near refrigerator. I was able to get that one (hoping it was the same one). I don't know if a cockroach or not. I have never seen one. I downplayed it for grandchildren and for my adult guest that made the trip with me but was embarrassed with this happening.

We put it in a cup, and I took it to the front desk and asked for the manager.

All I was old was \"thanks for letting me know and we will look into it.

I do not see me staying at this hotel again. I would not expect this from this grade of hotel

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Jen

The hotel room was cleaned so well, it's always nice when you walk into your room and you can smell the clean!! The room was spacious and the bed was comfy! Conveniently located within walking distance of many things!! Will definitely stay here again.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Karen

Breakfast is excellent - enjoyed the cook to order omelette. Room was spacious and clean. Appreciated the towels in the bathroom - very thick and absorbent. Appreciated daily clean up in room. All staff members are very friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Steve

The room was very clean and beds were very comfortable. The staff was pleasant. The breakfast was great and really hit the spot after a long night.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Ruth Ann

The breakfast is wonderful. If you are eating healthy, there are fresh fruits and yogurt. If you want a fresh cooked omelet, it is available. There are many other options too. The blueberry baked oatmeal is a must try!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Jose

It was my first time here with my wife for a show, and it was PHENOMINAL!!! A hidden gem in Indiana for sure.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Tracy

We love staying here staff is very helpful and so nice rooms are very clean.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Debbie

Hotel was clean decorated cute for families with her without children. There’s an arcade an ice cream shop that sells pizza and boneless chicken wings close walking distance to thrift store and Bluegate Theatre. Great price great weekend.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Donna

Breakfast buffet was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Dan

This place is so nice. Staff is super friendly, place is so clean. Room was really nice. We will be staying here again!! Great job

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Jack

Best stay yet

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

SAMIR

the hotel is very well maintained and super clean and friendly staff.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

jim

Most comfortable hotel I’ve ever been in! I traveled for a living for many years, but this is the very best I’ve been it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Maria

Room was very clean, breakfast was good. The staff was helpful

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

wesley

Very clean and well appointed excellant buffet breakfast and very courteous staff
will definitley stay again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Judy

The room was clean and the free breakfast was delicious! I would definitely stay there again!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Joseph

The Blue Gate Garden Inn was the perfect place to stay and enjoy the area. The hotel was exceptionally clean, the customer service was outstanding, and the amenities were the perfect combination to make our stay memorable. My only complaints were that the bed we stayed in was not very comfortable and the AC in the room occasionally made a loud rumbling sound. The bed sunk in the middle causing my arthritis to swell up quite a bit. The AC in our room had some issues also. It made our room comfortable and cool, but occasionally it would make a loud noise which woke me up a few times throughout the night. I informed the front desk upon checking out, and the desk staffer said he would have someone check it out. Other than these two pretty major concerns, I would definitely give this hotel another try if we come to the area again. I would definitely request that we be placed in one of the remodeled or updated rooms instead.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

donna

Friendly staff and very comfortable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Patricia

The hotel was clean and the room was very quiet. I had a room with 2 beds and there was no comfortable seating in the room. I did not use amenities other than wi-fi which was slow but stable. I booked this place specifically because I was attending a concert across the street. The convenience of being able to walk to and from the concert was wonderful!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

James

This hotel is always amazing when we stay. The breakfast buffet is great, if you walk away hungry that is your fault.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

DEBORAH

The property was beautiful, clean room, very nice and helpful staff. Hot breakfast every morning and the ice cream shop was delicious. The patio had lovely lighting and and a nice fire pit. the patio furniture was high end and the land scaping was beautiful every ware on the property.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Penny

Would recommend

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Marge

We enjoyed everything about our stay.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Dawna

We had a pleasant stay. We would definitely stay again if we return to the area. The kids enjoyed the pool and arcade. It was too hot, but they also had a BB court and tether ball as well. The staff was very friendly and accommodating for any needs or requests we had.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Patricia

Best breakfast, including made to order omelettes. Staff were very friendly. Rooms, pool and hot tub were all clean and well maintained. We would stay there again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Lori

Nice hotel and fun area, will come again sometime

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Joyce

Great breakfast, nice rooms. They need more elevators:)

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

David

Great place to stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Stanley

The room was recently remodeled… it was very nice. Excellent hot breakfast. Would stay again.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Cathy

The bed was extremely hard. We had back for a few days. There was nothing mentioning construction. Paint smells trigger migraines for me and my daughter has severe asthma. As soon as we got off the elevator, I smelled paint. I was told they couldn't change my room. The omelets have gotten smaller. I only booked for the hot tub, but we probably won't be back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Kevin

Beautiful hotel close to everything in Shipshewana. The breakfast that’s included is amazing. The grounds are clean. The pool is great. We would definitely stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Daniel

Wonderful place. Great breakfast. We enjoyed the back patio after the show next door.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Brian

A wonderful experience, especially after attending a concert right next-door. The breakfast buffet is the best I’ve ever had at a hotel.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Christina

Game room, ice cream shop inside, loved it

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

James

The craftsmanship of the hotel is fantastic. The hotel Is beautiful and well laid out. The swimming pool and the hot tub are well maintained. The breakfast in the morning was a step above the chain hotels. I missed having bacon and sausage, but how many hotel breakfasts have thick carved ham on the breakfast buffet? That was a wonderful surprise! The made to order omelet was a plus. The sausage gravy tasted freshly made and the donuts were fresh. The make your own yogurt bar with the fresh fruit was a real treat. The hotel is across the parking lot from the Blue Gate Performing Arts Theater, so we appreciated the ease of travel to our evening concert. Every staff member was courteous and helpful. Well Done!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Raymond

Nice room , great breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Steven

Everything was great! We would definitely stay at this hotel again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Kathy

We loved our stay at Blue Gate Garden Inn. The staff was wonderful. Breakfast was amazing and plentiful. We stayed in a double queen room that was very clean and comfortable. We will be making plans to stay with you in our future.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Douglas

Very comfortable place.
Needs more handicap parking.
Tub/ shower is very risky...slippery, needs more grab bars. Soap dispensers were not convenient.
Staff were fantastic.
Well furnished and decorated.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Karen

This hotel is always clean and staff friendly. Situated perfectly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Lisa

Room was very clean, staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was awesome, ice creamery was good, pool was clean and well maintained.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

gary

always the best place to stay when going to a concert

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Sheila

The staff was nice and friendly. The pool and the hot tub were relaxing. Our room was clean. Omg, the breakfast buffet was excellent where they make your omelet as requested. We had so much fun and I'm definitely going back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

VIRGINIA

Everything

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Teri

What a beautiful hotel! It is very big and a lot of walking to get to your room. But we had a great time.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Rachel

Hotel was very charming and clean. Beds were comfy. Breakfast had great options and was fresh. Close to everything you need. We will be back!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Kathy

Rooms were spacious, beds comfortable. Enjoyed the outdoor fire pit, and the indoor pool. Breakfast buffet was fabulous. Loved the made to order omelet station, and such a wide variety of other options.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

David

This is a very nice place to stay. We enjoyed our visit.

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Jun 2026

Dana

I didn’t get to stay here. There wasn’t any power at the hotel so they didn’t let me check in nor did they help me find another place to stay. I arrived and the just said,”Sorry”

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Mechelle

I love the amenities that they had. I love the rooms overall it was a good visit.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Jamie

Great place to stay in the area with an amazing breakfast!!

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

Janice

The room was clean.
The staff was nice.
Didn’t get to use the pool or hot tub because we arrived later than expected because of the time zone and immediately went to eat at the Blue Gate restaurant which was very good.
We had 7:00 tix for the musical which also was good and very entertaining (except for a couple of rude audience members not taking the show seriously snd making random comments ).
When we got out the town was shut down. Nothing to eat. My one granddaughter found a lunchable and the other found some ramen to cook in the room. The next day we got up early for breakfast but didn’t make it down there till 9 o’clock. I think breakfast was from eight till 10. At 9:00 one side of the buffet was already closed and the trees on the other side had maybe one scoop in them if that most were empty. So me and one girl opted for an omelette, which was thin as a crêpe and whatever ingredient you wanted included I can’t imagine asking for more than one because I only had bacon and it was piled in the middle, and I had to scrape most of it out. It was way too much. bacon bits. My other granddaughter made herself a waffle which she enjoyed. The coffee was another issue may be also at 9 o’clock. They decided it’s too late to make more coffee so it’s like they added water to the already used grounds. It was horrible. I put milk in my coffee and it was like drinking milk water.
I have to say I was pretty disappointed because with no dinner last night we were starving at breakfas

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

rabih

I don’t check in because no power and no water no food all the city she tell me talk to the Expedia for cancellation I talk I check my American Express still have the amount

4/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

karen

When we got to Shipshewana on Saturday morning there was no electricity but we had not been contacted by the hotel to let us know that there were no rooms available and we would need to seek other accommodations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Darlene

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Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Earl

Amazing place to stay, we love it, HIGHLY recommend!! Friendly, clean & comfy. Great breakfast too!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Ellen

Enjoyed being close to the Blue Gate for a concert. Nice staff, excellent food. There is a very nice pool and hot tub w/showers. It is a bit overpriced, and there is alot of walking to get to some of the rooms.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Jennifer

This is a very nice facility. Our room was well appointed. The breakfast was exceptional. There is a nice area to sit outside where it was very quiet and peaceful. We were there on a Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Only thing I would remind you is that Shipshewana totally shuts down on Sunday so plan accordingly. The facility served breakfast but we drove to La Grange to eat dinner Sunday evening!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Martha

Always a great stay at this hotel. That is why I keep coming back!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Mary K

Very nice stay . Location is walking distance to the theater we had tickets for . Disappointed that the game room pinball games were all not in good working order, but the Icecream shoppe was available. If you stay over the weekend - be aware almost all of the shops in town are closed on Sunday .
It’s a lovely place to stay and we’ll be back .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Shelly

Great atmosphere great staff

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Kelly

Room on the 2nd floor was clean and convenient to lobby, breakfast room and patio area. Highly recommend staying here.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Rita

Clean room, many items for breakfast, undergoing improvements but no construction noise.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Cassandra

Love that there's made to order omelets!

Family