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Der Ruhe Blatz Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Shipshewana with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
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Der Ruhe Blatz Motel, nestled in a serene setting, offers continental breakfast and a peaceful garden. Relax with WiFi in your room or unwind near the vending machine while enjoying newspapers from the lobby.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Shipshewana is home to Der Ruhe Blatz Motel. Meadow Valley Golf Club and KLCC Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market and Shipshewana Flea Market. Deutsch Kase Haus and Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park are also worth visiting.
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Map
1195 S. Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565

What's nearby

  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Michiana Event Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Blue Gate Theater - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ben's Soft Pretzels - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rise'n Roll - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yoder Popcorn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Corn Crib Cafe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Der Ruhe Blatz Motel

Property highlights
Der Ruhe Blatz Motel provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Newspapers in the lobby, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Der Ruhe Blatz Motel feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Basketball

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (24 inches high)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.0 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.0 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Der Ruhe Blatz Motel Shipshewana
Der Ruhe Blatz Motel
Der Ruhe Blatz Shipshewana
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Der Ruhe Blatz Motel Shipshewana
Der Ruhe Blatz Motel Motel Shipshewana

Frequently asked questions

Is Der Ruhe Blatz Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.0 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Der Ruhe Blatz Motel?

As of Aug 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Der Ruhe Blatz Motel on Sep 6, 2025 start from $99.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Der Ruhe Blatz Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Der Ruhe Blatz Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Der Ruhe Blatz Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Der Ruhe Blatz Motel located?

Situated in Shipshewana, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, Menno-Hof Museum of Culture, and Michiana Event Center. Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market and Shipshewana Flea Market are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Der Ruhe Blatz Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

PATRICIA

Disliked: Amenities
Nothing unique about the property but it was a good location to our venue
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good breakfast, nice people, easy in and out
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convienient location, clean, quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

AlIcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and rooms were very clean. Helpfull staff and a delicous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. It was a very quaint hotel and comfortable. Nice hot breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage, waffles, juice, cereal. It is located near large Amish restaurants with excellent food and also several large attractions, antique and craft shops and bakeries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel, but adequate. Comfortable beds. Easy parking. Food options are minimal, but the town is small. Most all restaurants close at 7:00.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice little spot. We stayed overnight after a concert. Simple, inexpensive, comfortable beds, very clean. The decor is a bit outdated but we don’t care as long as it’s comfy and clean. Staff was nice and breakfast was good. We would definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Nothing fancy but was fine for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a good place to stay. Rooms are smaller, but well equiped. Only complaint is breakfast , it ends at 9:00 AM. Should run later.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has everything you need and lots of channels to watch on TV
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet clean place to stay I appreciate that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked being able to psrk rightboutside the room. Itvwascclose to town and breakfast was wonderful. Staff were very attentive and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rena and Arlo

Stayed here a couple years ago. Seems to have not been kept up. Tolerable but not worth the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is very close to everything in Shipshewana. The room was very clean. The breakfast had a nice variety to choose from and was good. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the owner and his wife. They were very friendly. The rooms were definitely nice enough.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, reasonably priced, clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

We'll stay here again

Warm and friendly reception, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

CECILIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t smell good. Like a dead mice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills clean place to stay in Shipshewanna.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025