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Red Caboose Motel

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

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Property grounds
Exterior

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

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

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Couples Caboose, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Couples Caboose, 1 Double Bed

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

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Double Double Caboose, 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

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Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath

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

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Mail Car, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Mail Car, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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
(59 reviews)
  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Medium Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunks

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

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Small Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunks

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

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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)
  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 207 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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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
(3 reviews)
  • 207 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Ronks

Red Caboose Motel places you next to Amish Impressions and within a 5-minute walk of National Toy Train Museum. This motel has 47 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Amish Impressions - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • National Toy Train Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The House of Donald Collectibles and Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Strasburg Rail Road - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

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 in Ronks with a restaurant and a bar
At Red Caboose Motel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and express check-in. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a gift shop, a vending machine, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and portable fans.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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

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

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no 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

Are free cancellation options available at Red Caboose Motel?

Red Caboose Motel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Feb 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Caboose Motel on Feb 24, 2026 start from $120.49, 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.

What can I see within easy reach of Red Caboose Motel?

This motel is located in Ronks, just steps from Amish Impressions and National Toy Train Museum, and within a short walk of The House of Donald Collectibles and Museum. You'll also find Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and Strasburg Rail Road less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Red Caboose Motel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Red Caboose Motel include a casino on the premises?

No, Red Caboose Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Red Caboose Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Red Caboose Motel good for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include kitchens.

Does Red Caboose Motel have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Red Caboose Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Red Caboose Motel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Red Caboose Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Red Caboose Motel though service animals are welcome.

Does Red Caboose Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Red Caboose Motel?

The closest major airport to Red Caboose Motel is Lancaster, PA (LNS), which is 15.8 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional), which is around 28.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Red Caboose Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Red Caboose Motel.

Red Caboose Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 762 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Staten island

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Rooms are adorable, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN, ARCHBALD

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised staying at this property. Rooms were very clean, staff at front desk and restaurant were nice. Compact space inside the caboose, but still comfortable.The grounds are beautiful. It was a fun, different experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean and unique experience. Will definitely go back again. Spaghetti sauce was one of the best I have had at Casey Jones.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanessa, brooklyn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff very friendly, restaurant fantastic. But absolutely no storage.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James, Fleetwood

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huuj
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, friendly staff, rooms are awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, like a tiny house. Loved the property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, beautiful grounds, clean and really cool experience. My 9 year old and 4 year old loved it (and so did the parents)!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

May

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pattie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very nice and accommodating. The room was clean and it was very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super unique and enjoyable stay! Retro and cozy all at the same time. Very good restaurant and large gift shop on premises too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay so much. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Maryetta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is so unique with over 40 railroad cabooses. Was fun staying in one. My sister and I had plenty of room and loved the way it was laid out giving each of us some privacy. Had a frig,microwave, and coffee maker everything we needed and it was very clean. Staff was very welcoming also. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, beds in train car were comfortable, restaurant on site, beautiful setting. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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