The Oliver Inn

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Historic Charm: The Oliver Inn in South Bend offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and soundproofing. Additional comforts include bathrobes, hypoallergenic bedding, and free toiletries. Delicious Breakfast: A buffet breakfast is served daily, offering a full English or Irish selection with local specialties, warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juices. Special diet menus are available. Convenient Location: Located 3.1 mi from South Bend Regional Airport, the inn is close to attractions like Studebaker National Museum (6-minute walk) and Noter Dame Stadium (3.7 mi). Free on-site private parking is provided.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Edward
United States United States
“Great breakfast and great host!! When we come back (and we will when next in South Bend) we will stay here for sure but booking one of their better rooms.”
Michele
United States United States
“The Inn itself and the decorating had a lot of character. Our hosts were friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was yummy.”
Jayne
United States United States
“Every breakfast was superb & something different each day. We enjoyed common areas of the house, ie, living room, and appreciated not having to stick to our room. We also appreciated availability of all-day snacks & beverages.”
Mary-beth
United States United States
“The property is beautiful. The hosts are very knowledgeable about the history of the property and the town. The breakfast and coffee are exceptional. We stayed once on our way out east and stayed again on our return trip west. We plan to stay again.”
Mary-beth
United States United States
“The hosts were personable and knowledgeable about the history of the property in particular and the town in general.”
Peter
United States United States
“Beautiful home and grounds, great comfort vibe throughout - lovely breakfast”
Jenifer
United States United States
“This was our second time staying. Tom and Alice are the best hosts. We will be back again October 2025. The gourmet breakfast is always wonderful.”
Jessica
United States United States
“Breakfast was excellent and the house was amazing, a walk through a history!”
Anne
United States United States
“excellent home made food for breakfast abd treats available throughout the day”
Sanchez
Mexico Mexico
“Amazing unique place if you want to feel like home. The home-made pastries for Breakfast are delicious. The location is just perfect, beautiful and calm. I will never forget that morning coffee at the porche. Great hosts! Hope to be back.”

Host Info

Company review score: 10Based on 34 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Whether you are visiting South Bend for business or pleasure, The Oliver Inn Bed & Breakfast in South Bend is the perfect choice for comfort, relaxation, and modern amenities. From the moment you pull into its stately circular drive and up to the grand porte cochere, the Oliver Inn will gently nudge you back into the grandeur of another time. Shaded by more than twenty tall maple trees, this twenty-five room estate is a local historical landmark and was home to the Oliver family for over 100 years. The Victorian romance of the Oliver Inn Bed and Breakfast reflects the lives and times of South Bend’s most famous families, The Olivers (the world famous Oliver Chilled Plow) and the Studebakers (automobiles). For an enriching glimpse of Indiana life at the turn of the century, coupled with one of the areas finest lodging properties, The Oliver Inn is the perfect choice. Plan your visit today.

Neighborhood info

The Oliver Inn is located in a Nationally Registered Historic District. The Inn is walking distance to museums, restaurants and night life, and just 2.5 miles from the University of Notre Dame.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Oliver Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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