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Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center

3.5 star property

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Courtyard
Interior
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Gallery Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
$144
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

Explore the area

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240 Hwy 20, Middlebury, IN, 46540
  • Place, Blue Gate Theater
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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Gallery Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Gallery Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Gallery Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Gallery Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center features an indoor pool 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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

  • 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: 18

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 6.5 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 4.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 4.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 6.5 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 884 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1032 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with big, homey rooms. The grounds are lovely with a bridge. The breakfast was very good. You can walk across the parking lot to the Essenhaus restaurant, which serves both off the menu and buffet amish food. They also have a bakery. Overall, a nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room and bathroom. We felt like we were staying at a friend’s home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATTY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Getaway

A very relaxing stay. Room was very clean and spacious. Breakfast was delicious and the pool/hot tub wascgreat. Especially love the grounds around the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well kept property and grounds. Staff is very accommodating and personable. Shopping is great and food is delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Like a country cottage.

You will LOVE the atmosphere of this hotel and property. It is peaceful and very relaxing. The rooms are like a country cottage. The grounds are so expansive and if you like walking, there are many places to walk.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, quiet and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanushe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay felt like we were right at home! So clean that we slept like babies and it was so cozy. Pool was perfect size and breakfast was delicious! Bonus: 15% off at the boutiques!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always love staying at the Essenhaus! It is just a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a time away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful & Beautiful have been going there for over 20 years and enjoy being there every time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Staff & service

Welcoming atmosphere

Overall excellent We are glad we choice this! Top class! Food! Atmosphere! Grounds!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dillon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are so hard , it is not comfortable to sleep. Everything else was a 100 percent 5 star. We hurt everyday due to the beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very peaceful settings. Wonderful people working there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stay at Essenhaus

Have stayed before liked it came back The hot tub needs renovation! Those things in floor almost broke my toes on it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THIs is an awesome place to stay. It is safe, clean and easy to get to the stores and restaurant. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. Everyone was pleasant and helpful. Rooms were very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel sets on a beautiful piece of property with access to walking/bike trails
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

peggy

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025