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Red Caboose Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Sight and Sound Theatre in Ronks

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Restaurant
Mail Car, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
Farmhouse Efficiency Suite, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA, 17572
  • Place, Amish Impressions
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, National Toy Train Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Baggage Car, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunks

Baggage Car, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunks

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Couples Caboose, 1 Double Bed

Couples Caboose, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Double Caboose, 2 Double Beds

Double Double Caboose, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Farmhouse Suite, 2 Queen & 2 Single Beds

Farmhouse Suite, 2 Queen & 2 Single Beds (NOT A CABOOSE)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath

Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mail Car, 2 Queen Beds

Mail Car, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Large Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Bunks

Large Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Bunks

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Medium Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunks

Medium Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunks

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Small Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunks

Small Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunks

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Farmhouse Small Suite, 1 Queen Bed & 1 Double Bed

Farmhouse Small Suite, 1 Queen Bed & 1 Double Bed (NOT CABOOSE)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Farmhouse Efficiency Suite, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed (NOT CABOOSE)

Farmhouse Efficiency Suite, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed

Farmhouse Efficiency Suite, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed (NOT CABOOSE)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Farmhouse Efficiency Suite Sm 2 Queen beds (NOT CABOOSE)

Farmhouse Efficiency Suite Sm 2 Queen beds

Farmhouse Efficiency Suite Sm 2 Queen beds (NOT CABOOSE)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Ronks

In historical district.You'll be steps from Amish Impressions and a 5-minute walk from National Toy Train Museum. Also, The House of Donald Collectibles and Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Old Windmill Farm is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Amish Impressions - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • National Toy Train Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The House of Donald Collectibles and Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Strasburg Rail Road - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station - 19 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Smorgasbord - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Heaven - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Red Caboose Motel

Motel near Sight and Sound Theatre in Ronks
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Red Caboose Motel. Free self parking is available.

This Ronks motel is smoke free.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1970
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Red Caboose Motel offers 47 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: USD 4.95 to 9.95 for adults and USD 4.99 to 4.99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4.95 to 9.95 for adults, and USD 4.99 to 4.99 for children
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Red Caboose Motel
Red Caboose Motel Ronks
Red Caboose Ronks
Red Caboose Hotel
Red Caboose Motel, Restaurant & Gift Shop Hotel Strasburg
Red Caboose Motel, Restaurant And Gift Shop
Red Caboose Motel Motel
Red Caboose Motel Ronks
Red Caboose Motel Motel Ronks

Frequently asked questions

How close is Red Caboose Motel to the airport?

Red Caboose Motel is 15.8 mi (26-min drive) away from the Lancaster, PA (LNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Caboose Motel?

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Caboose Motel on Mar 15, 2026 start from CA $177, 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.

Does Red Caboose Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Red Caboose Motel.

Does Red Caboose Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Red Caboose Motel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 4.95 and 9.95 for adults, USD 4.99 and 4.99 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Red Caboose Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Red Caboose Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Early check-in costs USD 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Red Caboose Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Red Caboose Motel have a pool?

Red Caboose Motel does not have a pool.

Does Red Caboose Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Red Caboose Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Red Caboose Motel to downtown Ronks?

Red Caboose Motel is 3 mi away from Ronks.

Red Caboose Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 766 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Coretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to spend a long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay at The Red Caboose Motel! We loved how unique each room is a train car and the restaurant is in a train car too! The staff were very friendly and pleasant! The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We ate breakfast at the restaurant and it was delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

jacqueline

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was very adorable but rooms were very dated & worn. The door seal was completely gone put a towel down to try to stop the draft. Everyone was very friendly & helpful. Location was the best the train ran right in front of the motel. There is a museum right behind you can just walk to.
Our caboose
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a fun experience! We took our grandchildren and they loved it! The staff was in train attire, and very willing to answer questions and provide information. The restaurant served large portions, The gift shop was well stocked with something for everybody. The animals at the petting zoo were friendly and very willing to eat, so bring quarters. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Lancaster County.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really liked the little caboose we stayed it. It was cozy and had a refrigerator and microwave for us to enjoy. There was a space heater in the bathroom in case you got cold. Check in was a delight. They went over everything with you and called you to see if you needed anything else. Staying in a caboose was a highlight of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I've been bringing first my children, now my gran children for 40 years! LOVE the RED Caboose!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Experience was amazing train cars were great staff was helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a bit dated but very unique. My daughter and grandkids have been staying there for the last three years when they visit and she loves the privacy and quiet the place affords. (No worries about noise from other rooms or her kids disturbing other guests if they’re noisy). On-site restaurant and buggy rides are a plus. Parking right in front of your room (train car). Convenient to plenty of restaurants, attractions and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun place and the staff were all exceptionally warm and helpful. We will be back for another stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri, Bedford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have wanted to stay at this motel for years. A train car as a hotel room really makes me smile. It was fun and it was in every way unique! A big shout out to Cheryl at the front desk. She was very kind and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Beds were not meant for adults. Very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My young son, who is a train enthusiast, absolutely loved the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a wonderful place to stay especially with little boys, petting zoo on site for free, caboose we stayed in so much fun, dinner in the dining car was so cute, great little shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
AWESOME PROPERTY AND HOTEL! Cabooses offer simple accommodations and are very comfortable. You are away from the business area, so it is quiet at night. Occasional horse and buggy or train going by. Restaurant was good. Beautiful relaxing area and stay. We will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If a clever setup and delightful staff are all that you care about, to here immediately. It has that. It's also really going to appeal to children. But, as far as hotels go, I'd have to rate it on the lower end of the scale, 2.5 stars. The biggest let down (which the photos are accurate about but stll) was the lack of interior decor. There is neither "choo-choo train" kitsch nor old rail line maps or paraphernalia. Seems like a major missed opportunity. THe interior is just beige drywall which gets the job done, but once you're inside it's hard to remember you're in a caboose. The room comes with the following standard amenities: fridge, microwave, coffee maker, tv (our caboose had 2 rooms and there was a tv in only 1 room), A/C, hair dryer, shampoo/conditioner/soap. No in-room safe. Also the front door didn't have a keyed deadbolt which seemed odd. We weren't concerned for safety, but as the site doesn't have controlled access it was odd. The room was quite clean, just basic and in some cases worn.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Tarentum

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun and unique spot to stay. Love the surroundings, the railroad, the restaurant was great and everyone was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun idea. Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had another lovely visit. As always staff was awesome. We love caboose life.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025