Located in the heart of the city, The Garden Inn offers a warm welcome with a restaurant, cozy bar, and indoor pool. Connect to WiFi and enjoy perks like self parking and RV/bus/truck parking. With coffee/tea in the lobby and 24-hour front desk service.
Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
The Lerner - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
University of Notre Dame - 14 min drive - 26.9 km
Notre Dame Stadium - 19 min drive - 32.2 km
Four Winds Casino South Bend - 26 min drive - 53.6 km
Getting around
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 28 min drive
Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 34 min drive
Elkhart Station - 9 min drive
Niles Station - 28 min drive
South Bend Station - 30 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Chick Fil A - 8 min walk
Starbucks - 19 min walk
7-Eleven - 3 min drive
Jimmy John's - 14 min walk
About this property
The Garden Inn
The Garden Inn is a great choice for a stay in Elkhart. After having fun at the indoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
145 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Ramada Elkhart
Ramada Inn Elkhart
Garden Inn Elkhart
Garden Elkhart
Belvedere Hotel Elkhart
Elkhart Ramada
The Garden Inn Hotel
The Garden Inn Elkhart
The Garden Inn Hotel Elkhart
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at The Garden Inn?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Garden Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at The Garden Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Garden Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Garden Inn and nearby?
The Garden Inn has an indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Garden Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
The Garden Inn Reviews
6.8
Good
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6.6
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
7.2
Staff & service
6.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2025
Room was clean. Fresh breakfast. Friendly staff.
Destry
Destry, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 15, 2025
Nice restaurant connecting
Antwan
Antwan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2024
Affordable, clean, friendly staff.
david
david, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 3, 2025
Ok for the price. Great Mexican restaurant attached to the hotel.
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 18, 2024
Indoor pool and lots of surrounding restaurants and stores
Micheal
Micheal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Nice area, nice room and easy access to the freeway
ronald
ronald, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
The room was very clean and comfortable
Crystal
Crystal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Room was clean and spacious. Restaurant on property, quiet, and i liked the landscaping.
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
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Great hotel and great staff!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 16, 2025
The rooms were dirty and had no fitted sheet so you’re essentially sleeping on a bare mattress. Plenty of long term residents wandering around the halls throughout the night yelling, hanging out in the parking lot and premises. Staff was nice enough.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Clean room. Good resteraunt
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Convenient
The check in hostess was fantastic. My room was nice.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 8, 2024
good for walking the dog, but a fair amount of trash left by people who have cookouts.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2024
Good stop for a restful night, no breakfast
One night stay, just passing through, had everything I needed for a great price. Steps to 2nd floor, not sure if there was an elevator because I didn’t needed. No breakfast was fine with me and we found a good place near by at Callaghan’s Resteraunr
Leonard
Leonard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2024
Staff was nice the room was clean but so outdated and old.
Aurora
Aurora, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Great value
Had to cut the trip short. Hotel was clean. Pool was nice. Staff were friendly. Not a fan of the extra 75 dollar hold but for the value. I’d go again.
Raymond
Raymond, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
Very clever and very good customer service.
Grigoriy
Grigoriy, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 21, 2024
Stay was average, but flat pillows that had clean pillow cases but stained pillows. Loose or non working outlets. But otherwise a nice quiet stay. Friendly and helpful staff.
Holly
Holly, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 24, 2023
Mold in the bathroom. Sink very slow drainage.
Friendly staff. Close to everything.
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2024
Almost 5 starts
My stay was nice and comfortable for the price. However, the only problem I had was a light socket that didn't work. I had to plug my laptop into another outlet to charge.
Belinda
Belinda, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 23, 2024
You get what you pay for
This is my first Christmas since my separation from my kids mom and I wanted to take my kids to a hotel with a pool and i got what i paid for. This was the cheapest option in a 50 mi or so radius. Yes, they have an indoor pool, the pool room temp was probably 60. The pool was mildly warmer but definitely not warm. My son started chattering in 20 min but his lips werent blue so we kept playing. I let them know that night that we'd swim again innthe morning hoping they would turn on the heater. No such like. Hotels.com advertised free breakfast and there was none. The fridge did work. The mircrowave couldnt even pop popcorn and the bed was uneven and lumpy. There was no secondary lock on the door, just the deadbolt, which was only unsettling because there was a latch on the wall. Will not be returning. Definitely will try to pay more for a better venue if i can afford it.
Marlon
Marlon, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 20, 2026
Checked in walked
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2026
Enjoy this day.. very clean.. had friendly staff… and also kiosk with person who also greeted everybody that walked in the door.. and helped check people in and out…. first time I encountered that experience……
Mikell
Mikell, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 24, 2026
Easy parking security sketchy.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 20, 2026
Check in was not convenient, Place was dirty, When we got to our room it stunk, there was mold and a thin sheet on the bed for a blanket. Long story short I checked out and we did not stay there.