Red Caboose Motel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Property grounds
Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath  | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
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
Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

Medium Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunks

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

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
(55 reviews)
  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk 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 Efficiency Suite Sm 2 Queen beds (NOT CABOOSE)

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

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

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

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

Honeymoon Caboose, 1 Queen Bed, Whirlpool Bath

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

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
(62 reviews)
  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double 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

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 766 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1017 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy, Spencerport

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our caboose wasn't ready @ 3pm check in time. I think they need more cleaning staff. The caboose appeared clean, but only on the surface. Our son found a shoe and a ball in his room on the right side of the bed next to the wall. Carpets could use a good cleaning. The bedspreads smelled and looked dirty. First and last stay for us. It was unique. The property was nice. Son enjoyed the petting area of a llama, pony, and goat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When have you ever slept in a caboose? The whole staff was the friendlest we have ever met.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tais

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazingly created especially for train lovers! Worth it to come from other states too!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tearra

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and cute
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yania

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a blast!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you want to stay in a memorable location, look no further than the Red Caboose Motel. The rooms are clean and offer many amenities on the property. They even have a petting zoo and offer buggy rides (for a fee). The restaurant served excellent food. Overall, this is an excellent place to stay and to watch the Strasburg Rail Road trail travel by several times a day. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fun
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The air conditioning units had mouse poop on the vent. When it was adjusted the poop went all over our stuff on the table.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a clean caboose.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every couple of years. The owners invest back into the property and are actively refreshing all the cabooses and farmhouse, inside and out. A great, unique place to stay for train lovers!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great caboose motel experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the best place to stay. A must for adults and kids who love trains.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Conshohocken

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and modern rooms. Just like a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was very nice with mostly everything looking well cared for and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome idea cozy definitely not your typical place but some updates would be awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025