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Der Ruhe Blatz Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A motel with a white exterior, a covered front porch, and a horse-drawn carriage decoration.
A sign for Der Ruhe Blitz Motel advertising amenities like clean rooms, cable TV, a gift shop, and wireless internet.
A glass-enclosed shower with a shower curtain, a handheld showerhead, and a handheld faucet.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a refrigerator, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $91
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

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1195 S. Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN, 46565
  • Place, Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a refrigerator, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a patterned bedspread. There is a framed picture on the wall above the beds and a lamp on the nightstand.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white and brown bedding, and framed pictures on the walls.

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 and phones; free local calls are provided (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
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 25.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 25.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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
Der Ruhe Blatz
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Der Ruhe Blatz Motel Shipshewana
Der Ruhe Blatz Motel Motel Shipshewana

Der Ruhe Blatz Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Very clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place at a nice price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was so nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, clean, quiet and within walking distance to the Blue Gate Theater.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location location, so close to everything. Enjoyed our stay. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room, parking and staff were all great. Breakfast was a typical motel breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, friendly convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room, beds very comfortable Ac worked great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room was very clean. Good breakfast. Nice & quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, staff was friendly. It was nice to be parked right by our door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Bed was comfortable, room was clean, shower was nice, had a refrigerator with a small freezer. The staff was great. Breakfast was ok. The room is a little small but had everything we needed. Just wish there was more room for our belongings because the tv took up most of the space on the desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very clean and well managed and friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Price was fair. Close to flea market. Room was clean but had a musty odor. Breakfast was fair.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were clean and inviting and the grounds were properly maintained. It was in a safe area and close to everything you want to see and do in Shipshewana. The staff were very nice and the breakfast was so yummy!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice, well be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Bed was comfortable, quiet, clean room. Breakfast was disappointing. Left and went to a restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room. Close to the flea market and Essence House.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Breakfast was great. Everything was ready and prepared nicely. It was good to mingle at breakfast. The room was really nice. It was very conveniently located. Check in and out was easy. We will kost likely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, front desk people very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was very good. Very conveniently located for our show at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center. Our room was clean and all on 1 level. I will definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This smaller motel was so conveniently located near are Event Center. The Staff is very helpful and pleasant. The room are homey and comfortable , clean, and well kept. This is are favorite place to stay. Looking forward to another visit soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026