Red Caboose Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Ronks with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Property grounds
Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath
Baggage Car, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunks
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA, 17572
  • Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sight and Sound Theatre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Medium Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunks

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Mail Car, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

Large Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Bunks

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)

Highlights

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

Small Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunks

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

Farmhouse Efficiency Suite Sm 2 Queen beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Baggage Car, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunks

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

Farmhouse Suite, 2 Queen & 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Farmhouse Small Suite, 1 Queen Bed & 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

Farmhouse Efficiency Suite, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Couples Caboose, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Double Caboose, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Ronks

Red Caboose Motel places you steps from Amish Impressions and within a short 5-minute stroll of National Toy Train Museum. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and barbecues. Plus you'll find a picnic area, express check-in and tour/ticket assistance. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Ronks motel include Sight and Sound Theatre and The Amish Village.

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 - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • The Amish Village - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Dutch Wonderland - 12 min drive - 11.2 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
  • ‪Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dienner's Country Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Red Caboose Motel

Motel in Ronks with restaurant and bar/lounge
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/games 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
  • Games 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 free toiletries and portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

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

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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
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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
  • Cot (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 lift (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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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 10.0 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
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. 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

What is the cancellation policy at Red Caboose Motel?

Red Caboose Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Red Caboose Motel?

Yep, Red Caboose Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is Red Caboose Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Red Caboose Motel is a hit with families.

Does Red Caboose Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Red Caboose Motel?

No, Red Caboose Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Red Caboose Motel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Red Caboose Motel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Red Caboose Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Red Caboose Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 755 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The air conditioning units had mouse poop on the vent. When it was adjusted the poop went all over our stuff on the table.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a clean caboose.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great caboose motel experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the best place to stay. A must for adults and kids who love trains.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Conshohocken

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and modern rooms. Just like a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was very nice with mostly everything looking well cared for and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome idea cozy definitely not your typical place but some updates would be awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ruthy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I, and my friends, enjoyed the concept/idea of the cabooses. This time, however, the caboose I had seemed to be run down and not as nice as in the past....I had also inquired two times during my stay if I could SEE some of the the other cabooses so I could choose the one I liked best for my next stay but was told (both times) that that is not possible. I would be given what was available....I would rather "KNOW" which one I was actually getting before securing a caboose. :(
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Layton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully unique motel with beautiful landscaping and scenic region. Great things to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So much fun to stay as a family! Not the fanciest, but definitely the most unique place we have stayed. My kids loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute quiet space. We stayed in the farm house and it was very cozy. Loved the petting zoo! Beautiful view from the front porch. Convenient and not too far away from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and special experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Listen, and I don’t wanna tear the place apart. If you’re really into trains, this might be the experience of a lifetime. I stayed there for work because it was inexpensive. I like staying in places that are different. But I would not stay here again. The sheets and linens were clean I guess. The carpet was not. The walls were not. The ceiling in the bathroom was not. Also, my train car was crooked so the whole time I thought I was going to roll out of the bed. It was literally crooked to the point where the toilet seat would not stay up by itself without holding it. The staff, however, were extremely friendly and very gracious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay in 41. It was spacious enough for 2 adults and one child. Nice deck and sitting area. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslea, Lawndale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time visit, will come again with grandkids!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilva Regina, Davenport

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience. Beds were not so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for our daughter’s softball tournament. The caboose car rooms were a unique experience. The staff was friendly and knowledgable about the property and surrounding area. There was a restaurant. Horse/Buggy ride and animals to pet/feed on the property. The Strasburg Train Museum and train ride were conveniently close. The borough of Strasburg is quaint with beer/food options. We would recommend staying here for your Lancaster County stays!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT, JACKSON

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a caboose. What’s not to like.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025