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Der Ruhe Blatz Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
$102
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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1195 S. Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565
  • Place, Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Gate Theater
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Der Ruhe Blatz Motel

Shipshewana motel with free breakfast
A 24-hour front desk, a garden, and free breakfast are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Der Ruhe Blatz Motel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Shipshewana motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly motel also offers a vending machine and a garden. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Der Ruhe Blatz Motel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.

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
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Reviews

Der Ruhe Blatz Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

8/10 Good

Ward

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Phyllis L

Traveled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregg

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rena and Arlo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are aging. Refrigerator and air conditioner had not been turned on. Safety lock on one of the two rooms didn’t lock. Coffee machine in lobby was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not as good as it used to be

This was our 3rd stay at Der Ruhe Blatz Motel and sadly will be our last. The best feature was the bed. It was very comfortable!! The room for the most part was clean but the surface on the desk and nightstand was sticky. Even after I wiped them down with an anti-bacterial wipe they were still sticky to the touch. Breakfast was marginal. Breakfast hours are 7 to 9am. Arrived at 8:30 and several items were out and not refilled. Also the concentrate bag for the orange juice needed replaced and the coffee machine was out of order. The young girl who checked us in on 7/31 night was very, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

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

6/10 Okay

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Somewhat disappointed

All the wood surfaces on the furniture were sticky. That may have been because it didn't seem like the air conditioner pulled any moisture out of the air. The bathroom exhaust fan was so loud we couldn't use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Marcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best sleep ever.

Most sleep I have ever gotten in a motel room. I am used to a waterbed at home, so I always dread motel stays. This bed was so comfortable if I ever get back there, I am going to request the same room and hope they haven't changed anything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toilet flapper was broken so it would run unless you caught it. Shower sqealed but would still give this property high marks. Nice hotel and great beakfast. Front desk helped us find nice dinner options. Very safe and clean hotel.
Stayed 2 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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Business traveler
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

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No bad
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stacie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay.

This hotel was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. For a no frills hotel this one hits the mark.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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