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Van Buren Hotel

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

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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.
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

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

2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(155 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 King Whirlpool

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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2 Queen Suite with a twin Sofa Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

2 Queen Family Suite Sofa Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

2 Full Accessible with roll in shower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
1175 Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565

What's nearby

  • Blue Gate Theater - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Michiana Event Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rise'n Roll - ‬9 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 reception and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a front desk safe and a reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture, a computer station and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 84 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 cot
  • 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
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 57 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 57 kg 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?

Checkout 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. 900 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1292 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great check in staff, quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Clean, quaint hotel. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Larry

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well-kept. The staff was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. This is a great place to stay while visiting Shipshewana.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness
No issues. Clean, quiet room. Breakfast had great variety/warm items/clean area. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night 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

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

Cristina

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

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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