9.3

906 reviews

Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

240 Highway 20, Middlebury, IN 46540, United States

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Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

Welcome to the Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center, the perfect getaway nestled in the heart of Middlebury, Indiana! Whether you’re a business traveler or on a leisure trip, this cozy haven is just 1mi from the city center and offers everything you need for a memorable stay. With prices starting at $159, you’ll experience a world of comfort without breaking the bank.

Indulge in a delightful breakfast to kickstart your day and relax in the large indoor swimming pool, where the water is always free! With 906 enthusiastic reviews, our visitors rave about the fantastic amenities, including a fitness center to work off those delicious meals and an on-site restaurant serving up scrumptious dishes. Need to mix business with pleasure? We have a business center and meeting facilities at your disposal, so you can seamlessly juggle both.

When it’s time to unwind, take advantage of our beautiful sun deck or cozy up on a balcony with a stunning view. For family fun, there’s a playground and even a picnic area to enjoy sunny Indiana days. Plus, guests can explore nearby golf courses or have a blast with mini-golf at an extra charge. With wheelchair accessibility and non-smoking rooms, the Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center is ready to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Come join the fun and discover why so many guests fall in love with our charming hotel!

Imagine waking up to the delightful aroma of breakfast wafting through the air—it's a promise of a delicious day ahead at Das Dutchman Essenhaus, our on-site restaurant! With a vibe that's perfect for families, it’s the ideal place to gather with loved ones and savor hearty meals created with passion and local ingredients. Spend leisurely moments flipping through an enticing menu that features a range of family favorites sure to satisfy every palate. One of the best parts? You won't have to travel far to experience the joy of dining since it's right within your hotel!

As if that weren't enough, consider spending your afternoons splashing away in our vast indoor pool, which is always a hit with guests of all ages. With a warm, inviting atmosphere, it’s a fantastic spot to relax after a busy day of exploring Middlebury. And for the adults, the serene heated area comes with a view—the perfect sanctuary to unwind and catch up with friends over soft splashes and laughter. Feeling adventurous? Slip into the shallow end and let the kids enjoy some carefree swim time, while you sip on a refreshing beverage by the poolside.

After an exciting day, retreat to your very own balcony to soak in the scenic views that surround the Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center. Whether you choose a cozy King Room or a spacious Queen Room with a lovely balcony, comfort and relaxation await you. Unwinding here is all about enjoying the calm of Indiana as dusk settles in, making it the perfect ending to your day. Plus, with lots of nearby attractions—from golf courses to lively mini-golf options—you’ll never run out of fun things to do. So gear up for an unforgettable stay, where warmth and hospitality go hand in hand!

Closest airports

South Bend International Airport

30.5mi

Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport

40.2mi

Fort Wayne International Airport

54.7mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Playground

Picnic area

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

View

Bathtub

Rooms

King Room in Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

475 sqft

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Introducing our elegant and spacious King Room, perfect for couples or small families. With 474 sqft of luxurious comfort, this room boasts a King size bed, private bathroom with a bathtub, stunning views, and all the essential amenities you need for a relaxing stay.

Queen Room with Balcony in Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

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Queen Room with Balcony

2 Queen Size Beds

475 sqft

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Indulge in a spacious Queen Room with a private balcony boasting picturesque views. This charming room features two comfortable Queen size beds, a refreshing bathtub, and an array of convenient amenities for a relaxing stay.

King Room with Balcony in Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

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King Room with Balcony

1 King Size Bed

475 sqft

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Experience the ultimate luxury in our spacious 474 sqft King Room with Balcony, featuring a private bathroom, bathtub, and stunning views. Relax and unwind in style while enjoying the comforts of a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and air conditioning. Accommodates up to 4 adults and 1 child for a memorable stay.

Queen Room with Balcony in Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

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Queen Room with Balcony

2 Queen Size Beds

475 sqft

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Relax and enjoy in our spacious Queen Room with Balcony, featuring a stunning view and a private bathroom with a bathtub. With two queen beds, it can comfortably accommodate up to 4 adults and 1 child. Plus, you'll have access to convenient amenities like a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and free toiletries.

Standard Queen Room in Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

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Standard Queen Room

2 Queen Size Beds

440 sqft

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Relax and unwind in our spacious Standard Queen Room, boasting 441 sqft of pure comfort. With two Queen size beds, a private bathroom with a bathtub, and stunning views, this room is perfect for up to 4 adults and 1 child. Enjoy premium amenities such as a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning for a truly memorable stay.

Deluxe King Room in Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

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Deluxe King Room

1 King Size Bed

440 sqft

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Relax in our spacious Deluxe King Room, featuring a comfortable king size bed, private bathroom with bathtub, and stunning views. With amenities like a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, this room is perfect for up to 4 adults and 1 child.

King Room with Balcony in Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

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King Room with Balcony

1 King Size Bed

475 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Experience luxury and relaxation in our spacious King Room with Balcony, boasting a generous 474 sqft of elegant living space. This room features a private bathroom, a soothing bathtub, a captivating view, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay for up to 4 adults and 1 child.

Standard Queen Room in Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

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Standard Queen Room

2 Queen Size Beds

475 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Experience comfort and relaxation in our spacious Standard Queen Room, boasting a generous 474 sqft of space. With two Queen size beds, it can comfortably accommodate up to 4 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom with a bathtub, a stunning view, and modern amenities including a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV.

Guest reviews

9.3

906 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Allyn

9.1

August 2023

Our room was large and spacious, with a lovely balcony overlooking a beautiful flower garden and gazebo. The balcony had a nice table and chair set that allowed for sitting outside with an iced tea or cup of coffee depending on the time of day and your personal tastes. The ambience of the hallways and lobby was peaceful, safe, and comforting. It was great that our closet area also had a second sink so that my wife could use the sink and mirror there while I was using the shower. That was an unexpected, but very nice, blessing! The continental breakfast provided was well-stocked, delicious, and served in a very lovely and spacious room designed to accommodate a large number of guests.

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Daisyrose93

10

July 2023

The hotel was very clean, comfortable, safe, and relaxing. The room was cute and very charming. It felt like we were sleeping over at grandma's house...in the best possible way. The colors were soothing. The beds were very comfortable and had quilts folded at the foot. There was a small table and chairs, a desk, a large TV cabinet that hid the TV and looked like a large armoire. There was a fridge, but no microwave. We had a balcony room on the first floor that looked out onto a beautiful floral quilt square garden. The grounds were lovely and quiet to stroll or bicycle around. We had the evening buffet in the restaurant and both the food and the service were great. We plan to return soon!

There was nothing that we didn't like.

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Pamela

10

June 2023

Very nice hotel, with friendly guest services. The room was comfortable and unbeknownst to us, had a restaurant, playground and stores on the property. We were traveling with the grandkids, so the playground and gift shop were a bonus. It's a less congested area than Shipshewana and I loved not fighting the traffic. The restaurant food was very good.

The guest services offered to call into the restaurant to put our name on the list to be seated. We had no idea where the restaurant was and barely made our time as we had to walk across the property to get there. We thought it was in the hotel. Luckily it wasn't very busy, so we easily got a table. The stores in the area closed pretty early, so we didn't get a chance to visit them.

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Melissa

9.1

June 2023

The grounds and landscaping are absolutely beautiful. The decor is fitting to the area. Every area was very clean. The balcony is a wonderful amenity. The breakfast exceeded expectations - gravy and egg casserole were very good & better than you'd find at other hotel breakfasts. Would definitely stay here again!

The walls do seem a bit thin, as we heard everything from our "neighbors" and were awakened by their talking. The shops on the grounds are not open on Sundays. We stayed on a Saturday night, so hoped to visit the shops before we left on Sunday, but they were closed. We learned this is typical for the surrounding area shops and restaurants as well, and not a reflection of the inn.

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Niemannsnuthouse

10

May 2023

The room was very nice. We are planning to stay there again this summer. The staff was very nice and accommodating. We traveled to Shipshewana, IN for a concert. It was cold outside so we just stayed in our room & watched television until supper. We didn't use the pool. We ate at the restaurant on the premises. They have very good food that is reasonably priced & much better tasting than fastfood. We returned to watched more TV. Since the area has a large Amish population, all restaurants & stores are closed on sundays. Except McDonald's & the gas stations. So if you want to do any shopping do it before or after Sunday. If you're going to stay over a Sunday & you don't want to eat fastfood, order restaurant food & put it in your room refrigerator. We didn't have a microwave, but if you plan ahead & bring paper plates & check with the hotel staff, maybe they could heat your food up for you. Otherwise, it's McDonald's, Subway (at the Knights gas station down the road) or there is a Mexican restaurant in Shipshewana on the main drag, but since it's like the only thing open, so it's crowded. As you can see, we've been there a few times. LOL

The room didn't have a microwave.

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Ralf

10

September 2023

It felt like home! Rooms and hallways were tastefully decorated had more than enough space- including 2 sinks in two different spaces! The hallway had spaces where you could sit on a couch or comfy chair. Our patio looked out onto a small pond- very peaceful and welcoming. We had a problem with the heat but the maintenance worker came right away and fixed it. He was very polite, efficient, and cleaned up his mess.

A little disappointed in breakfast- no hot eggs. Also, the tv in our room was a little on the small side.

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Rosanne

9.1

September 2023

Beautiful and comfortable!! Staff were polite and helpful.room was nice and appreciated being close to elevator and breakfast area!!

I Was little disappointed in the buffet bar for dinner. Food was delicious but not too much variety and your competition was better at this. My expectations were high being this is a major resort and conference center. Again food was delicious but pretty standard..I've seen more selection at similar restaurants.

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Travelmaven260

10

September 2022

As a local resident (we live 40 minutes from location) I had never visited the property for lodging. We were incredibly impressed with the room, facilities, atmosphere, and service. The room was incredibly clean and welcoming. The staff was friendly and knowledgable with our questions. The price was average for this type of lodging. The breakfast was EXCEPTIONAL and there were a lot of buffet choices. You can get carry-out from the Essenhaus restaurant and Door Dash from most of the other local restaurants. The Essenhaus buffet was phenominal.

I would have liked to see later hours for the pool/spa services - since we came for a wedding we didn't get to use those facilities due to the time contraints. The local shoppes are a bit pricey, but they have a lot of nice touristy items.

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Monique

10

August 2023

We loved our stay. The entire place was so clean and welcoming. We loved the available sitting areas all over the hotel. The breakfast was delicious and they provided yummy donuts from their bakery next to the hotel with the breakfast too. The beds were comfortable and the room spacious. We stayed next to this beautiful atrium just outside our door. We plan on coming back with the rest of our family.

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Carla

10

August 2022

Beautiful grounds, beautiful, home-like decor, comfortable beds, and good TV channels for children. Delicious snacks and drinks available all hours. WONDERFUL breakfast! Sausage gravy, biscuits, delicious hash browns with cheese, lots of sweet rolls and banana bread. Even the coffee was excellent -and I am super picky about coffee. Great pool and lots of game options including air hockey, ping pong, arcade games, and pool. Lots to do and plenty of shopping. I wish we had stayed more than one night.

They need a sign by the pool shower. I couldn't figure out how to turn it on. It should be simple to figure out, but... somehow it wasn't. It would be nice to have a fan in the room for white noise. I still slept pretty well, and the temperature was perfect.

Points of Interest Around Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

Airports

South Bend International Airport

30.5mi

Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport

40.2mi

Fort Wayne International Airport

54.7mi

Restaurants

Das Dutchman Essenhaus

Cuisines

  • 0

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Playground

Picnic area

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

View

Bathtub

Stay rules - Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

What are the check-in and check-out times at Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center?

Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center permits check-ins after 03:00 PM and expects check-outs to be completed by 11:00 AM.

Is there parking at Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center?

Yes, the Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center offers free private parking on site.

What's the nightly rate at Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center?

Room rates at Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center initiate from $159. Yet, variations occur based on your room and date preferences. For exact rates, please insert your travel dates.

Which room categories can I book at Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center?

The Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center offers various room types including King Rooms, Queen Rooms with Balcony, and Standard Queen Rooms. The rooms are all double occupancy and non-smoking. The bed sizes range from King size to Queen size, and the room sizes are either 441 sqft or 474 sqft. All rooms can accommodate up to 4 adults and 1 child.

What activities does Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center offer?

Guests at the Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can relax and unwind in the indoor swimming pool, where they can also enjoy the view from the poolside. The pool is heated and has a shallow end. Additionally, guests can make use of the hot tub/Jacuzzi for ultimate relaxation.

For those looking to stay active, there is a golf course on-site where guests can enjoy a round of golf. They can also engage in other outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, and mini golf. There is a fitness center available for guests who want to maintain their fitness routine.

The hotel also offers a variety of entertainment options, including ping-pong and pool tables. There is a playground for children and an outdoor fireplace for guests to gather around.

Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, Das Dutchman Essenhaus, which offers a family-friendly ambiance.

Can guests use a pool at Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center?

The hotel has an indoor pool called Pool 1. It is available all year round and is restricted to adults only. It is heated and has a shallow end, as well as a view.

Does Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center has a restaurant on site called Das Dutchman Essenhaus. The restaurant is family-friendly and offers a cuisine type that is not specified in the provided data.

Does Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center accept credit cards and cash payments?

No, Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center does not accept cash payments. They only accept credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.