Name: Blue Gate Garden Inn
Address: 800 South Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, Indiana, United States of America, Shipshewana, Indiana, US
Price range: $116–$329 per night
Rating: 9.35

What guests think

At Blue Gate Garden Inn, travellers consistently highlight spotless rooms, a standout complimentary breakfast with made-to-order omelets, friendly service, and a convenient location next to the Performing Arts Center, plus family-friendly amenities throughout the property.

Common drawbacks include noise from adjacent rooms, spotty Wi-Fi and dated or finicky TVs, and some décor feeling a bit worn. Several reviews also mention intermittent pool or hot tub closures, strong chlorine or cleanliness issues in the spa area, and limited hours for the onsite pizza and ice cream options, especially after shows or on Sundays. Expect a clean, friendly stay that is especially convenient for concerts and families.

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Facilities

Amenities include an indoor pool and hot tub, arcade, patio fire pits, and an ice cream/pizza shop; many enjoy them, though hours can be limited. Some report closures, strong chlorine or cleanliness issues in the spa area, and a desire for more elevator access.

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Cynthia

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable. The chlorine fumes in the pool/hot tub area were a bit excessive this time, stinging our eyes, but overall the stay was great. The breakfast buffet was wonderful, as usual. This is where we stay every time we come to Shipshewana.

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Charles

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The price for the arcade games is reasonable!! The kitchen is second to none!! Stayed there for the pool, the chlorine is so strong it burns your eyes when you walk onto the pool deck. It would greatly benefit from better air circulation. The ice cream parlor rarely appears open. The seasonal decorations are astounding!

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Pamela

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Walking distance to the show Pool wasn't open and I had been told it would be completed in2/28. Upon arrival, now it will be open 3/6

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Jennifer

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms, comfy bed. Hotel can use some updates. Pool and spa need a deep clean. Mold and mildew around the edges. Outdoor area was beautiful but with only one fire pit, good luck getting to sit around it. Pizza and ice cream parlor have very limited hours so don't plan on those. Hotel restaurant is down the street, not close. Must drive to most places. Town is pretty spaced out.

10

Randall

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The patio with fire pit and fountain faces a pasture. Great place to sit and read. Clean salt filtered pool was nice too. Complete breakfast bar was excellent.

10

Nathan

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was amazing. Clean and friendly staff. They have a hot breakfast and a ice-cream parlor. Pool, basketball court, arcade.

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rick

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My wife and I were going to stay there as part of our 51st anniversary celebration. We were so looking forward to spending the evening in such a nice but affordable place. In particular, we were going to enjoy the pool and sauna after supper and before bedtime. Unfortunately, the pool/sauce was closed for repairs and upkeep. There went 90 percent of the reason we picked that place. Fortunately we live close enough it was just as easy to go home and enjoy our own place. Now we'll see about getting the financial part straightened out.

10

Joe

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our favorite place to stay when visiting Shipshewana. Staff are wonderful, the pool is amazing, but the superb breakfast buffet is the best ever.

10

Cathy

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool area and outside patio are amazing! So much to do here it’s almost like staying at a resort!!

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Shawn

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What an amazing place to stay.From the comfy Beds that begged you to sleep in a little longer, to the concert theatre and buffet restaurant owned by the hotel. The hot tub and swimming pool, on site ice cream parlor and arcade to the work out room full of exercise equipment ready and waiting for you.Plus the sitting area with its waterfall fountain, fire pit and large seating area.And then there is the above and beyond service and helpful friendly staff .If you’re looking to get away at a cost that won’t blow your budget out of the park and really relax then this place is a must do. We will most definitely be back to stay here again very soon. It’s like a little slice of heaven right in the middle of Amish country.And One last thing,make it a point to visit the local shops and vendors in Shipshewana, They offer amenities of there own that are to many to mention here.

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly praise very clean, well-kept rooms and public areas. A few note isolated issues like musty odors or missed spots.

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Tricia

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a wonderful hotel. Staff was very friendly and the premises was extremely clean. It has a nice big pool/hot tub and the breakfast was superior. The beds were super comfy and the pillows were like clouds. No funny smell in the room. Excellent place to stay!

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Stacy

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, friendly staff, excellent complimentary breakfast.

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Candice

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was a little disgusted by the headboard having some substances on it. It was gross and my husband cleaned it. It sounded like people were stomping upstairs through the night but thankfully not as we slept. It started up again in the morning. Very very loud. This is not the first time we have stayed there so this was disappointing. Of course the breakfast is always amazing.

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Gail

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, friendly and so welcoming!

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Steven

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless. Staff are all very friendly. We had a very nice stay.

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Melodie

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A really nice, very clean place.

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Susan

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes, room was spotless. Front desk staff exceptional with questions we had. Breakfast staff pleasant and friendly.

10

Rick

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. The property is well kept. The staff is very courteous. We would stay here again.

10

William

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Also a very friendly staff.

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William

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean modern hotel in excellent location. Outstanding staff.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with many noting good beds and quiet stays. Downsides include thin walls or overhead noise, slow or unreliable Wi-Fi, dated TVs/remotes, small bathrooms, and a lack of USB outlets.

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Paul

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wireless is slow, spotty coverage. TV (DirectTV) is cumbersome to use. The rooms all have parking lot views. The staff is great, the rooms ok, but our refrigerator seal was barely hanging on. The beds were comfy, and the AC handled the hot days without a problem.

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Paul

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We always enjoy our many stays at Blue Gate. We were a little let down this time though. We understand it was a busy weekend, but one of the elevators was out of service all weekend, so the wait was a little long at times. We could not get our TV to work at all Saturday night. They may want to consider giving people with smaller children lower level rooms, we are not ones to complain about kids making noise, but we had a few small children above us on the 3rd floor that ran from one end of the room to the other until 3am 😳 For the rates that are charged we are really hoping we don’t have this experience again. As far as cleanliness, friendly staff and cozy feel of the hotel it is top notch!

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Bradley

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very nice place to stay. My only issue is that is seema to be slightly dated now in its appearance. But everything was nice and clean, and the staff is very friendly.

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Marge

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location. Rooms need updating with USB ports.

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Michael

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We always stay at the Blue Gate when visiting Shipshewana. The breakfast buffet, including the made to order omelets, was fantastic as always and one of the biggest perks of the hotel. The WiFi could use a boost and some updated televisions with streaming capabilities would be a welcome upgrade. All in all, the rooms are always very clean and the pool and breakfast will always be plusses that put the Blue Gate ahead of the other hotels in the area.

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Darin

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect stay with one minor desired change for guests. One cannot control temperature in their guest room…was very cold and could not adjust room temperature. Otherwise…PERFECT!!!!

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pamela

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Thin walls, and loud air conditioner. Other than that, great place. Kids in room next door were loud at 1am. Called front desk and it was taken care of right away.

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Crista

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved everything about the hotel other than the TV & the bed. The TV didn't have a guide that I could figure out, so I couldn't really see what was on or upcoming. And the beds were very uncomfortable for me. But we will stay again to see if it is all beds or just the luck of the draw.

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Sue

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room above us had very loud squeaky floors. Heater was very loud and not consistent, had to constantly adjust temperature and hard to sleep since so noisey

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John

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean and spacious. Complimentary breakfast was way beyond what we expected. Great variety of food and everything was delicious.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and responsive. Occasional complaints mention slow or unattended check-in and isolated rudeness.

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Jeanette

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was great the front desk person who greeted me during the day when I tried to check in was almost rude. Most times if your room is not ready they will offer to take your bags give you an estimated time etc. I got a flat your room isn’t ready check back in a hour. I check back and I get again just it’s not ready yet. I feel like after working in hospitality for 10 years myself this was not what I expected. No sorry for the delay or can we store your bags just a blank stare like I was bothering her and there were no other guests there. The people who checked me in and out and housekeeping were great.

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Martha

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We love the Blue Gate and loved our stay. The only complaint is check in. We waited 20-25 minutes in the lobby and nobody was around. When finally the receptionist showed up, there was no apologies or nothing said about us waiting

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Marna

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was very sick upon arrival and the clerk checking us in found me a room, so I could go to bed. Thx you, I ended up having Emergency Surgery but she made my day so much better

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Lori

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was friendly and very helpful.

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pamela

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Thin walls, and loud air conditioner. Other than that, great place. Kids in room next door were loud at 1am. Called front desk and it was taken care of right away.

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Kris

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No complaints. Staff was exceptional. Room was clean. Food was wonderful. I left my purse in the dining area and a staffer turned it into the front desk. I really appreciated that.

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William

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly and professional. They seemed genuinely interested in making our stay comfortable and enjoyable. It was great to have housekeeping take care of our room both days without us even asking.

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Kevin

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

During check in, I was checking to see if I was able to check in early, and one of the staff behind the counter gave me a look I did not appreciate. There were not enough trash cans through out the entire room. Had issues with the TV's but made them functional for the one night stay. Did not have hot water at all. It was somewhat warm at best. When we went to use the pool, the door wouldn't open for us even though we had our door card. Had to get a manager to open it for us. We were planning on using the hot tub, but it was out of commission which was not disclosed to us at check in. I was lead to believe that the restaurant is located on the property, which is not correct. You have to drive a couple of miles up the road to get to the restaurant. We ended up ordering food for dinner and had it delivered. At check out, the staff behind the counter was more concerned about the upcoming concerts at the facility than making sure my family had a great stay.

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Tracy

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in is always quick. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Hotel is always clean and very nicely decorated! Plenty of parking too!

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Tammye

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Waa very disappoi tes the hot tub was not open and there was no advance warning about it. We forgot toothbrushes and went to the front desk two different times and there was a sign saying they were busy an hour later still not there and there was a line of people waiting. Very disappointing as we have never had poor service here in the past.

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Location

Next door to the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center and close to shopping and the flea market, making it easy to walk to shows. Some mention limited local dining late or on Sundays.

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Lori

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Went to concert and hotel was right next door

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Tara

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Super quaint and cute. Walkable to the concert.

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Charles

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean and comfortable. Conveniently located to walk to Performing Arts Center next door. Very nice breakfast buffet!

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Daniel

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place, especially if attending a show at the next door performing arts center. Clean and comfortable. Nice breakfast in the morning.

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Debbie

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very nice. Right next door to the Blue Gate Theater. Very convenient. Room was clean and comfortable. Thank you

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Michael

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What a wonderful hotel this is! We were there for 3 days, mostly to see a concert at the Performing Arts Center right next door. Hotel is bright with cute decor. The free breakfast buffet was great, with lots of choices. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Shipshewana is a quaint and lovely town. Had a fantastic stay and definitely want to go again.

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Paul

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent room. Walking distance to the PAC. Shopping just up the road. BEAUTIFUL area!! Just watch out for all the buggies! LOL!

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Jocelyn

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanliness and convenience to venue

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Todd

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome breakfast. Spacious and comfortable room. Property right next door just steps away from the entrance to the performing arts center, where all the best shows are.

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John

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really close to the Blue Gate Concert Venue

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Dining

The breakfast buffet is a highlight with made-to-order omelets and a wide variety. Some guests found items lukewarm or wished it started earlier, and onsite food choices beyond breakfast can have limited hours.

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mark

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is really picky, but we wanted to travel early and breakfast did not start until 7AM. 6 AM would have been a plus. The food was very good, just wish we could have had it earlier. We thoroughly enjoyed everything else

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Patricia

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to everything, the breakfast buffet was outstanding

10

Kevin

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was outstanding. It was the best I have had in any hotel.

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Susan

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cook to order omelets. Great selection of hot breakfast items. They offer a cold selection of fresh fruits and yogurts.

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Gary

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Poor food availability. Ecept breakfast.

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Sheila

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The complimentary breakfast was wonderful every morning of our stay.

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BRIE

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is clean and pretty quiet while being extremely family friendly. The only disappointed was the breakfast, although it was no worse than other hotel hot breakfasts, just didn't get the hype about it since it basically was a regular hot breakfast at a hotel - minus the fresh custom omelet bar

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Tammy

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location to the concert venue next door was great! Wish there were more food options onsite, besides pizza, wings and ice cream.

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Joe

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our favorite place to stay when visiting Shipshewana. Staff are wonderful, the pool is amazing, but the superb breakfast buffet is the best ever.

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Cheryl

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful property. Room was clean and spacious. Only downside is there are no USB charger in the room. Would be very helpful in this day and age. Breakfast had multiple options including a made to order omelet, very good. But the other buffet items were lukewarm at best and the milk was not cold. Minor stuff. Lots for kids to do. Ice cream and pizza parlor on site.

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Month	Average price
January	$152
February	$166
March	$165
April	$172
May	$189
June	$201
July	$191
August	$207
September	$192
October	$193
November	$181
December	$182

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $164	17 $130	18 $214	19 $161
20 $116	21 $130	22 $234	23 $270	24 $329	25 $145	26 $145
27 $116	28 $131	29 $329	30 $329

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $329	2 $329	3 $329
4 $116	5 $131	6 $131	7 $329	8 $328	9 $286	10 $145
11 $131	12	13	14	15 $200	16 $327	17 $152
18 $116	19 $131	20 $131	21 $133	22 $258	23 $329	24 $317
25 $116	26 $131	27	28 $204	29 $131	30 $145	31 $145

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Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

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