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Red Caboose Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

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)
    ‪24 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Couples Caboose, 1 Double Bed

Couples Caboose, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Double Caboose, 2 Double Beds

Double Double Caboose, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(71 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Farmhouse Suite, 2 Queen & 2 Single Beds

Farmhouse Suite, 2 Queen & 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath

Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(60 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Farmhouse Small Suite, 1 Queen Bed & 1 Double Bed

Farmhouse Small Suite, 1 Queen Bed & 1 Double Bed

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

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Farmhouse Efficiency Suite, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed

Farmhouse Efficiency Suite, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed

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

View all photos for Farmhouse Efficiency Suite Sm 2 Queen beds

Farmhouse Efficiency Suite Sm 2 Queen beds

Farmhouse Efficiency Suite Sm 2 Queen beds

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

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 American Music Theatre Lancaster.
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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
  • ‪Agape Cafe & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Heaven - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Red Caboose Motel

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
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.
  • 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 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 all 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

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.

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

As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Caboose Motel on 29 Apr 2026 start from AU$138, including 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.

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.

Red Caboose Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 771 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room was clean and staff courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is such a cute place to stay, it was our first time here but we already have plans to go back. The caboose rooms are adorable, very clean & comfortable with parking right out front of each individual train car. Staff was super friendly & helpful, you can tell they really enjoy working there. The weather wasn't great so we missed out on the petting zoo & buggy rides, definitely looking forward to both next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service; unique stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have been visiting The Red Caboose Motel several times per year ever since the current owners purchased the property in 2016. I am a railfan that enjoys train related things including sleeping in a caboose at The Red Caboose Motel. Rooms are comfortable, dining at the onsite Casey Jones Restaurant has always been a pleasant experience for me and the Pennsylvania Dutch atmosphere of the surrounding area along with the close proximity to The Strasburg Railroad and The Railroad Museum of PA. To sum up, an enjoyable stay as usual and I will return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

NATALIA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in and staff is wonderful, the convenience of having so much to do around like the horse carriage on site makes the experience different. The only thing, is during winter they should winterized the caboons better, and deep clean the carpets. They do give you a room warmer, and you can control the thermostat. Most is just covering holes where the cold air comes in. Like air-conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lot of fun to do a train trip and stay and eat in a train car!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fun time with family. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coretta

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

8/10 Good

Shyrah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The experience is unique, the restaurant was good. We enjoyed the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

MICHELE M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique place, lodging is in 43 re-claimed rail cars, mainly cabooses. As such, it is very well maintained and designed to capture the atmosphere of a bygone era that many people might have thought of only in their fantasies. It's designed for families with young kids to capture elements that they will make memories from, it's not a luxury resort for adults, so don't expect that. They work hard to make a nice place and allow kids,and parents to see and experience things they would never otherwise have an opportunity to know.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

Renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is right here. I wish I knew the Barn,.had shows. Taking a train ride tiday. Last minute isea. Going to be fun.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Really cool spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thelma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff Clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were delighted with our Caboose. The staff was wonderful and the room was clean. We were thrilled to find out that our room had a jacuzzi. We enjoy all the amenities, including the restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Biggest issue was that the bathroom baseboard heater didn’t work, so the floors were frozen cold. The bathroom drain had a bunch of caulk around it you could tell the bathroom was older and heavily used. Lots of rust and the whole caboose was leaning to the left so you felt weird when walking in it and felt like you were going to fall out of bed. The Amish horses were clip clopping early in the morning and late at night and the train blows its horn and comes through right near there around 7am, those seem to wake you up early. They need to be remodeled, the quality of materials in them are equivalent to a 1980s trailer. Only 2 towels and washcloths for a family of 5, just doesn’t cut it. Also it has a tiny little hot water heater that so only one person gets a warm shower then you have to wait 2 hours for it to heat back up. The queen bed slept fine like a heavily used standard firm bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025