Red Caboose Motel

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

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sight and Sound Theatre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Baggage Car, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunks

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 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

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

Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 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

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
(57 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

Medium Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunks

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 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

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 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

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

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

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

  • National Toy Train Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cherry Crest Adventure Farm - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Sight and Sound Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • The Amish Village - 6 min drive - 6.3 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
  • ‪Dienner's Country Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Latte Luv - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Agape Cafe & Grille - ‬4 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.

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

As of 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Caboose Motel on 24 Nov 2025 start from NZ$157.75, 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.

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. 761 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
So cute in theory but I went out and got my own sheets and towels from target. The rooms were horrible inside I wanted to love it but wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant on site. Cabooses are well maintained and spacious. Would have been nice to have an outdoor space to enjoy the wonderful weather.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Great unique place to stay! I can totally se hosting events and parties there. We never tried the restaurant. Gift shop was great, lots of stuff. Staff is super friendly even with our late check in. They have a process for late check in that is seamless, but you have to call in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George, Colonial Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique place to stay. Love the train passing by. Food is good to.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, wayne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 3rd stay here and it is always pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay in the heart of Amish country! Add the whistle and charm of the Strasburg Railroad and it was a complete vacation for this rail fan!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

cigdem

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a unique experience staying in a train car. The rooms were clean but the windows behind the curtains were not. It's very good for older couples or families with young children. The check in staff member was very abrupt and unfriendly but the lady who started her shift later that day made up for it. The rest of the staff were very friendly. It is well worth the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique experience in staying in a caboose as I am a railroad nut.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great! They bc are constantly making improvements!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Izabella B

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay yearly and love it. We have now started coming with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to visit for a unique "experience" hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
My grandsons love trains and it was unique to stay in an actual caboose. Close to Strasburg Railroad and the train museum which was the focus of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jody, New Tripoli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Area is nice and seeing the Train cars is very cool but the room itself was not impressive. Very small and needs updated. I guess all I can say is I can now cross staying in a train car off my bucket list.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Kids dream

Kids loved it, my grandson is a train fanatic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it. The room was clean and spacious. The land surrounding was beautiful and the staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Must for Train Enthusiasts

If you love trains, you’ll love the Red Caboose! We stayed in car 26 and it was very comfortable and so charming. Bonus : the steam engine passes by a few times a day!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025