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Red Caboose Motel

2.5 star property
History buffs appreciate this motel's location in a heritage district, where guests can explore nearby landmarks before returning to comfortable accommodations.

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The Red Caboose Motel in the historical district offers fun for all ages. Kids love the playground, and the arcade entertains everyone. Adults can relax at the bar. Free self-parking and a cooked-to-order breakfast near the popular restaurant are available.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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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
(16 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Couples Caboose, 1 Double Bed

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

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Double Double Caboose, 2 Double Beds

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

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Farmhouse Suite, 2 Queen & 2 Single Beds (NOT A CABOOSE) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
(60 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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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 Twin Beds

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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

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 (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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Ronks, Red Caboose Motel is in the historical district. Sight and Sound Theatre and American Music Theatre Lancaster are cultural highlights and Dutch Wonderland is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Penn Medicine Park or Brooks Tennis Center. Guests appreciate the motel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Ronks travel guide
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312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA, 17572

What's nearby

  • National Toy Train Museum
    National Toy Train Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
    Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ronks, Pennsylvania, December 4, 2022 - Aerial Parallel View of a Restored Antique Steam Passenger Train Traveling Thru The Countryside on a Sunny Autumn Day
    Strasburg Rail Road
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Amish Impressions
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The House of Donald Collectibles and Museum
    11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • Agape Cafe & Grille
    4 min drive
  • Sushi Heaven
    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 barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

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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

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)

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 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

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 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Red Caboose Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly. The Casey Jones restaurant was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and fun, great location to Amish Village Tour and Sight & Sound
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool spot to stay and watch the train go by. Breakfast was nice at the restaurant and was very cool to eat inside a train car. Staff were extremely friendly and the location was very close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely adorable place. Caboose was roomy and clean. Restaurant and gift shop was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with bubble tub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ares

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place, nice room, petting zoo on site as well as restaurant with pretty waitresses
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Red Caboose Motel was way cooler and incredible than we imagined. The views are fantastic, the staff is the friendliest, nice breakfast at their train restaurant and our caboose was comfortable and clean. We can’t wait to be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest and cleanest motel I have ever stayed at! Individual train car rooms are such a great idea, and they allow for more privacy than a typical motel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here. It was very clean and welcoming. Was very neat to stay at a train motel and parking right in front of your train car. Staff very polite and informative. Would so recommend this stay. Next time i will do more around the facility. I was just looking for a place to stay while i attended a show at sight and sounds theater. And found this place will definitely come back. With family and grandchildren.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and the bathrooms were very nice. We always love staying at the Red Caboose.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an experience to have once in a while. Hotels are the same everywhere and this is a complete game change. You can actually park next to your room. Breakfast at Casey Jones will fill you up as the portions are generous and very very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful, off the beaten path accommodation! Absolute must for train lovers. We arrived just before the last train of the day passed by, and felt it down to our toes. Dinner at Casey Jones (a real vintage dining car) was delicious. Our caboose "room" was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so much fun to stay in a caboose! The accommodations were great—simple, clean, had everything we needed. The staff was so attentive. We were running late, and Christine stayed to wait for us. The restaurant was lovely as well, with great service and food! I can’t wait to come back and try another caboose!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shyrah

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is really special - it's a good experience, the staff is so nice, the restaurant is on site, and there are animals to visit. With all that said, the room itself was pretty shabby. The beds were wildly uncomfortable , the blankets had other people's hair embedded in it, and the cars/rooms are just run down. We were sad to leave the place in general but not the room itself.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

8/10 Good

MICHELE M

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

10/10 Excellent

Terri

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

10/10 Excellent

Thelma

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

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Quiet and convenient to area shopping and tourist options!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025