Red Caboose Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Sight and Sound Theatre in Ronks

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

Medium Family Caboose, 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunks

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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
(53 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
(2 reviews)
  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Baggage Car, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunks

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 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
(57 reviews)
  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Ronks

In historical district.You'll be steps from Amish Impressions and a 5-minute walk from National Toy Train Museum. Also, The House of Donald Collectibles and Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Old Windmill Farm is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cherry Crest Adventure Farm - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Sight and Sound Theatre - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • The Amish Village - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Dutch Wonderland - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station - 19 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Smorgasbord - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dienner's Country Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Red Caboose Motel

Motel near Sight and Sound Theatre in Ronks
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/game 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
  • Game 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 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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Property 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Red Caboose Motel to the airport?

Red Caboose Motel is 15.8 mi (26-min drive) away from the Lancaster, PA (LNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Caboose Motel on Sep 10, 2025 start from $105.49, excluding 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.

Does Red Caboose Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Red Caboose Motel.

Does Red Caboose Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Red Caboose Motel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 4.95 and 9.95 for adults, USD 4.99 and 4.99 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Red Caboose Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Red Caboose Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Early check-in costs USD 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Red Caboose Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Red Caboose Motel have a pool?

Red Caboose Motel does not have a pool.

Does Red Caboose Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Red Caboose Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Red Caboose Motel to downtown Ronks?

Red Caboose Motel is 3 mi away from Ronks.

Red Caboose Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 753 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

SCOTT, JACKSON

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a caboose. What’s not to like.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT, BEVERLY HILLS

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is being remodeled and the units that have been remodeled look amazing. Unfortunately we didn’t get one of those. The carpet was old and the bunk beds did not look safe. Our teenage girls would not climb up to sleep on them for fear of them falling. More bracing would have helped. We only ate ice cream at the restaurant and it was a bit over priced. The service appeared slow so we didn’t return. It is in a very convenient location, close to so much to do.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherre

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

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great experience for a train buff

Sleeping in a caboose is a one of the coolest things I've ever done! It was cozy and romantic. It would have been blast to do with small kids. The grounds are beautiful and it was awesome to sit on the front patio and watch the steam engine go by several times during the day. The staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktoriia, Hillsborough

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel to stay with kids, has petting zoo and baggie rides. Stralsburg railroad is 3 minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying in the Alaska caboose. Nice size for a family of four. They have high standards for cleanliness. Staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice unique, fun experience. Lovely property. Staff were super.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will . Stay there again. Great for the train enthusiasts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezzie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had no problems.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Kids LOVED it! Food was expensive in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lawn mowers at 8 am tv didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

I liked it

Staff was friendly, rooms was cool and cozy. Only thing to complain about was the pillows were not comfortable. But will come again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Brooklyn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique lodging experience! I booked this for my family of three. I loved a lot of things about it. Inside the caboose, it was clean! It was simple but had everything I needed. I appreciate that the beds had wheels, I was able to push it against the wall for my 4 year old. You can regulate the temperature. Outside, I loved the open air. We enjoyed the area on the other side of the caboose, it has a mini play area for children. The motel has other areas to explore, even has a petting zoo and budgy rides for a fee. I appreciate the peacefulness and quietness, a mini getaway from the city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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