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Red Caboose Motel

2.5 star property

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Restaurant
A compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a ceiling fan, a kitchenette, and a door leading to another room.
Exterior
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a round table, and a window with blinds.
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $132
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

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

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

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
(17 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Couples Caboose, 1 Double Bed

A compact room with a bed, a small table, and a chair.

Couples Caboose, 1 Double Bed

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

View all photos for Double Double Caboose, 2 Double Beds

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a red curtain, a wall-mounted TV, and a ceiling fan.

Double Double Caboose, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Farmhouse Suite, 2 Queen & 2 Single Beds (NOT A CABOOSE)

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)
  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a desk with a chair.

Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Mail Car, 2 Queen Beds

A compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a ceiling fan, a kitchenette, and a door leading to another room.

Mail Car, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Large Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Bunks

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A compact room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of a building.

Medium Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunks

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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
  • Free WiFi

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

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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a round table, and a window with blinds.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 207 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Red Caboose Motel

Ronks motel with restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and an arcade/game room are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Red Caboose Motel offers 47 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The motel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Ronks motel also offers barbecue grills, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Red Caboose Motel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and noon.
Red Caboose Motel has a restaurant on site.

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

Red Caboose Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 802 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1055 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the stay and will come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Would do again
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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was ample and secure, the staff were friendly and welcoming with ample space in the caboose, a good stay
Stayed 8 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Staff & service
Food was good. Parking easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
VERY friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, staff is excellent. Aiden deserves a raise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place, kids want to go back next time in Lancaster.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always fun to stay here. This was our third time coming. It’s great to see work continuing on the cabooses to keep them in good shape. Properly it looking great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coretta

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique and fun experience. Staff were all polite and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable, the family had a great time and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely adorable! We had a fantastic time. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We loved everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026