Hotels in Shipshewana, IN

Embrace a simpler way of life while cycling the Amish backroads of Shipshewana and LaGrange counties in northern Indiana. Amish country offers scenic views, from farmhouses with laundry on the line to antique shops and markets. Fish for bass at Shipshewana Lake, or canoe or kayak the Pigeon River in nearby Mongo. The kids can get wet and wild at Shipshewana's Splash Universe Indoor Waterpark, where the whole family can stay overnight in the park's resort hotel.

Bring the Pets

Der Ruhe Blatz Motel welcomes pets (additional charges might apply) and is within a half-mile of Shipshewana's famous flea market. This Amish-built independent motel also has Wi-Fi access, continental breakfast and satellite TV.

Der Ruhe Blatz Motel
1195 S. Van Buren St.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7750
therestplace.com

Pets are allowed at Super 8 Hotel in Shipshewana. This hotel also provides continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. People 12 years of age and younger stay free.

Super 8 Hotel
740 S. Van Buren St.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4004
super8.com

Resort

Slash Universe combines a major water park, resort-style lodging and dining into one stop in Shipshewana. The full-scale water park has slides, a lazy river, wave pool, age-appropriate stations and a hot tub for mom and dad. Water park passes are included with room and package purchase. Splash Universe has a variety of rooms available. There's an on-site restaurant and ice cream/soda shop.

Splash Universe
800 S. Van Buren St.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
1-87-SPLASHU2
wanawaves.splashuniverse.com

Cozy Inns

Country Inn & Suites is on the north side of busy Van Buren Street in Shipshewana. It has an indoor pool and fitness center, meeting rooms, free W-Fi and complimentary breakfast.

Country Inn & Suites
1175 N. Van Buren St.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7780 or 1-800-596-2375
countryinns.com/shipshewanain

Farmstead Inn has location, location, location! This hotel is right across the street from Shipshewana's famous flea market. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, but should note a strict no-alcohol, no-smoking, no pets policy at Farmstead Inn.

Farmstead Inn
370 S. Van Buren St.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4595
tradingplaceamerica.com

Resources

LaGrange County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Article Written By Jamie Witt

Jamie Witt began her writing career in 2005 by assisting in the launch of a daily newspaper. Previous roles in newspaper have included reporter, photographer, copy editor and assistant managing editor. She moved into advertising with an emphasis on public relations, copy writing and copy editing. Witt studied Journalism and English at Indiana University.

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