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Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

Property class: 3.5

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A multi-level hotel interior with a central staircase, a dining area, and a balcony with a white picket fence.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a stained glass ceiling.
An indoor swimming pool with two striped lounge chairs, a potted plant, and a sign indicating pool capacity.
A large, white building with a covered entrance and a well-maintained lawn with red and yellow flowers.
A circular fire pit with chairs around it, set on a brick patio.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $133
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

Explore the area

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240 Hwy 20, Middlebury, IN, 46540
  • Place, Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, East Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Middlebury Public Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Gallery Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, striped wallpaper, bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone and lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Gallery Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a telephone, and striped wallpaper.

Gallery Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a plant, and two lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

3.5-star Middlebury hotel with restaurant
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and a hot tub are onsite.
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center offers 100 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Middlebury hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an indoor pool, Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 4000 square feet (372 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Essenhaus Inn Middlebury
Essenhaus Inn
Essenhaus Middlebury
Essenhaus
Essenhaus & Conference Center
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Hotel
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Middlebury
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Hotel Middlebury

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 862 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1013 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent place to stay. Very friendly staff, beautiful and very comfortable room and the breakfast was restaurant quality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay a lot here and love it every time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roseann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the hotel it was cozy and nice the food at the restaurant was delicious! Staff was very pleasant! Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole hotel experience was very nice. The breakfast was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good ,parkng good and very safe
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful quiet place to stay. Large complex that is very well maintained. The restaurant next door was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice plenty of room and some shops and a very good restaurant right beside it over all very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very nice. Room was clean. Staff was very friendly. Beautiful and safe area to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place! Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to to visit Shipshewana and surroundings. Clean and very friendly staff! Excellent breakfast as well. Best of all, Coffee is always available!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The actual hotel was super clean and nice, but what really made the experience was the friendliness of the staff. Especially the front desk staff the night we checked in. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed many times and enjoyed the convenient location, fabulous food and shopping. The facilities are very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love to stay here. So clean, staff friendly, helpful and accommodating. Breakfast is amazing. Rooms are lovely. Has a peaceful pleasant ambiance. Pool and game area excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and hotel. Breakfast was OK, nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kraig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great atmosphere, cool rooms and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great. Shopping was close and staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most pleasant stays we can remember in all areas. One small feature that impressed us was a nightlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant atmosphere and charming ambiance. Consider this property with your next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained property! The Inn was so inviting!! Love all the sit down areas throughout the Inn. Coffee and hot chocolate stations were wonderful! Loved the FREE cookies!!! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026