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Red Caboose Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Ronks with a restaurant and a bar

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Exterior
Reception
Property grounds
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Medium Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunks

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Medium Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunks

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Mail Car, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Large Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Bunks

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Large Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Bunks

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Small Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunks

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Small Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunks

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Farmhouse Efficiency Suite Sm 2 Queen beds (NOT CABOOSE)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Baggage Car, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunks

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Baggage Car, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunks

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Farmhouse Suite, 2 Queen & 2 Single Beds

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Farmhouse Suite, 2 Queen & 2 Single Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath

Bathroom

Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Couples Caboose, 1 Double Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Couples Caboose, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Double Caboose, 2 Double Beds

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Double Caboose, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA, 17572

What's nearby

  • Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cherry Crest Adventure Farm - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Sight and Sound Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • The Amish Village - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • American Music Theatre Lancaster - 9 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Smorgasbord - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Down On The Farm Creamery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Red Caboose Motel

Motel near Sight and Sound Theatre
You can look forward to a playground, an arcade/game room, and a bar at Red Caboose Motel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • A gift shop, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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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
  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 10.0 per stay

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Red Caboose Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Red Caboose Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Caboose Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Red Caboose Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Red Caboose Motel located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is steps from Amish Impressions and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Sight and Sound Theatre. National Toy Train Museum and The House of Donald Collectibles and Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Red Caboose Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 766 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1009 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Super cute place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It is a great caboose motel experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This was a super convenient and fun place to stay while my family visited the area for Day Out with Thomas. The caboose was comfortable, food at the restaurant was great, and we enjoyed the gift shop, petting zoo, and small train playground area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Wonderfully unique motel with beautiful landscaping and scenic region. Great things to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

First time visit, will come again with grandkids!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Friendly staff and a clean caboose.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The place was very nice with mostly everything looking well cared for and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

It was a blast!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Just a fun place to stay. Lots to do right there on the property. Even tough it’s a long way from home, I’ll go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

We stay here every couple of years. The owners invest back into the property and are actively refreshing all the cabooses and farmhouse, inside and out. A great, unique place to stay for train lovers!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Amazingly created especially for train lovers! Worth it to come from other states too!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Super fun
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very cute place. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

always a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great safe and clean place to say.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Kids loved it!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

When have you ever slept in a caboose? The whole staff was the friendlest we have ever met.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Unique and cute
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The staff was great thats why we like staying there.What also makes this a great place to stay is there is a restaurant on site,Casey Jones.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

A lovely unique stay experience great and friendly plan to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very nice motel to stay with kids, has petting zoo and baggie rides. Stralsburg railroad is 3 minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Sleeping in a railcar surrounded by open farm land and farm animals, next to a railroad line, with a great restaurant and a shop full of railroad memorabilia was great for kids and adults
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Courteous and attentive staff. Great family property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025