Red Caboose Motel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath  | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Property grounds
Restaurant
Baggage Car, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunks | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
$122
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Couples Caboose, 1 Double Bed

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

Double Double Caboose, 2 Double Beds

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

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

Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath

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

Mail Car, 2 Queen Beds

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

Large Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Bunks

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

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

Small Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunks

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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

Farmhouse Efficiency Suite Sm 2 Queen beds (NOT CABOOSE)

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

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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
  • 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

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 10.0 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 10.0 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

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

Reviews

Red Caboose Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 766 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1015 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved our stay

We loved this experience. Our caboose was large enough to fit 6 people comfortably for sleeping and there was so much to do on the property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

raina

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The caboose we stayed in did not look like the pictures. It was run down. It was older and smelled musty, spider webs in the bunk room and ceiling, There was a spider in my bed and a few bugs around so the kids wouldn’t sleep. It’s summer on a farm so it wouldn’t be a big deal if you are a camper. The windows had dead bugs and dirt around them. I spent a lot to stay there and maybe they should let visitors know they may get an old one.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went for my son’s 4th birthday. He has a blast! So much fun train stuff to do nearby. The room was really fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

cliff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was nice but the cabooses were a little run down
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the uniqueness of the rooms and the cute shop and dinning area. However, they seemed to be short staffed and we waited awhile for our food, but over all everyone wasfriendly and they worked hard. I hope they get help soon to allow the atmosphere flow better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

July Red Caboose Motel stay.

Stayed at The Red Caboose Motel in July 2025. I have stayed at this establishment a number of times since 2016. I was assigned to the New Haven Caboose which is one of several Cabooses that received fresh exterior paint last year. Room interior was comfortable with two wall unit A/C units which kept the room cool. Room also featured Cable flat screen TV, coffee maker, microwave, and mini-fridge. I dined at the on-site Casey Jones Restaurant and had a good dinner. The Motel is having free concerts during the Summer on Thursday evenings at the on-site Barn entertainment venue with drinks and appetizers available for purchase. All in all, I enjoy my stays at The Red Caboose Motel and will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to visit all the sights in the area. Great staff always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Xinyu, FOREST HILLS

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
caboose is tight but nice and clean. buggy ride on site. toy train museum next door. great animal feed. nice property to walk around. train ride a few minutes away. restaurant setting is nice but food so-so. overall a nice place for family with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sleeping in a caboose......the girls loved that
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. We had stayed here about 10 years ago when our son was younger. We have great memories so came back fur a 1night stay with our son. Loved the improvements to the cabooses and property. Had a great time at the 4th of July celebration & fireworks were fantastic. Made more special memories and would encourage families to stay here to do the same.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our second year in a row staying on July 3rd to experience the wonderful festival and fireworks. We were actually gonna go ahead and reserve for next July 3 but was told since it’s on a Friday it would be a two night minimum. Unfortunately, we cannot stay for the two nights and will probably miss next year. Wonderful place, wonderful event, wonderful people. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

MARISA

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs James E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rural feel was great. Our granddaughter loved the animals at the petting zoo. Good food, comfortable beds, nice people!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was a truly great experience. The only issues were that the caboose had a slight left hand lean to it making it a little difficult to maneuver. The bed, though we chose the caboose with a double bed, was very small
Goats on property that you could feed and pet
Local
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a nice stay , the room very clean , staff 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kids love sleeping in old train cars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly clean room. Peaceful environment around property. Parking directly next to room. Would definitely recommend, and I hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a unique, fun experience, this is the place to go. If you are looking for a spacious, modern room, stay away. This is a train caboose and they haven’t made a caboose in decades so they are old but nicely remodeled for a comfortable night rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dixie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rail Road Heaven

Don't want to give away the real secret but stay in the Farm House. Beautiful evenings on the porch watching the trains go by, looking at the incredible farm lands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a super convenient and fun place to stay while my family visited the area for Day Out with Thomas. The caboose was comfortable, food at the restaurant was great, and we enjoyed the gift shop, petting zoo, and small train playground area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025