Der Ruhe Blatz Motel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Interior
Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

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

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About the area

Shipshewana

With a stay at Der Ruhe Blatz Motel in Shipshewana, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Blue Gate Theater and Menno-Hof Museum of Culture. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Blue Gate Performing Arts Center and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Michiana Event Center.

What's nearby

  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Michiana Event Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Blue Gate Theater - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rise'n Roll - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Five Lakes Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ben's Soft Pretzels - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wana-Cup Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Der Ruhe Blatz Motel

Motel with free parking, near Blue Gate Theater
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM

Things to do

  • Basketball

Family friendly

  • Cot (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 lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (61 centimetre high)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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Der Ruhe Blatz Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Allendale

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and convenient. Breakfast was good, but did not remain in the dining area as there is not enough seating; very small area. Parking was good; no issues. Enjoyable stay overall. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly, Wabash

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room like most hotel room nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

joy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes the room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

I’m celiac so I didn’t eat the breakfast, only coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location after attending a concert at a local venue. Quick, courteous check in and out. Clean comfortable bed and room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and check-in very fast. Everything worked fine in the room. We've stayed here before and hope to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We’ve been here before and love the safe, quiet and comfortable rooms. The staff is friendly and what more could you want?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fine, spotless, staff was friendly, as advertised. We will come again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very old dirty place do not stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking right outside the door
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES, East Durham

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

NILS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was as expected, breakfast not so good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handicap accessible room not made for wheelchair to maneuver so only shower are truly handicap accessible. Main people who run it are not people friendly but other staff made up for it with their kindness. Breakfast food was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025