Nestled in the historical district, Red Caboose Motel offers a fun-filled getaway. Enjoy a playground for kids, an arcade/game room for adults and kids alike, or unwind with a drink at the bar. With free self-parking and cooked-to-order breakfast options available near the restaurant, guests love dining here.
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Sight and Sound Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
The Amish Village - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Dutch Wonderland - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 26 min drive
Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional) - 48 min drive
Lancaster Station - 19 min drive
Parkesburg Station - 22 min drive
Coatesville Station - 27 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
At Red Caboose Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sight and Sound Theatre and The Amish Village. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, American Music Theatre Lancaster and Amish Farm and House are within a short drive. The helpful staff and restaurant get great marks from fellow travelers.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–noon
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Playground
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1970
ATM/banking
Picnic area
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Closed captioned TV
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
5 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Portable fan
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 4.95 to 9.95 for adults, and USD 4.99 to 4.99 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does Red Caboose Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Red Caboose Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Red Caboose Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Red Caboose Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Caboose Motel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. There's a charge of USD 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25 (subject to availability). Express check-in and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Red Caboose Motel and nearby?
Red Caboose Motel has an arcade and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Red Caboose Motel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Red Caboose Motel like?
Red Caboose Motel is a short 13-minute walk from Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and 3 minutes' walk from National Toy Train Museum. Travelers love the motel's prime location.
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Reviews
Red Caboose Motel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The on-site restaurant served good food with a unique dining car theme and convenient location. (25 reviews)
Breakfast at the on-site Casey Jones restaurant was delicious and a highlight of the stay. (12 reviews)
The internet and wifi worked perfectly, providing a reliable connection throughout the stay. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2025
Nice stay
Nice experience , restaurant very good
Tammy
Tammy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2025
Great stay
Fun place to stay. Great restaurant and within walking distance to the Toy Train museum. Beautiful countryside.
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2025
Very friendly staff. Bed was slopping, but everything was great and fun and good location.
Phyllis
Phyllis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2025
Very private and safe!
SANGHYUN
SANGHYUN, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2025
I love this place although I would say the cabooses need a bit updating. This was our second stay. Wayne at Casey Jones restaurant is awesome.
Darlene
Darlene, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2025
Was a cute experience to stay in a train car.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
The Caboose Motel is a Hidden Gem.
The staff absolutely knew what customer service meant! They went above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable.
Susan
Susan, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2025
Great weekend
You park right by your caboose, very very quiet and scenic
joseph
joseph, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Super cute place to stay!
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Creating Core Memories with our kids
A memorable experience for our family of 4!
Leslie
Leslie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
Would absolutely stay here again!
Our stay at the Red Caboose was absolutely delightful! Such a fun idea. Restaurant was very convenient. The room was comfortable and perfectly decorated. The staff were engaging and friendly. We had everything we could have needed.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
I have a nice stay , the room very clean , staff 5 stars
angela
angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2025
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
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
It is a great caboose motel experience!
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
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.
Beau
Beau, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
This is the best place to stay. A must for adults and kids who love trains.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
This place is SO CUTE! Very charming and unexpected! We had to travel to the area for a wedding and found this place for the night before. After a very long and rainy drive from Michigan we were so excited when we arrived! The ONLY criticism I would give is the mini split AC in the bunk room had a very bright light on it and wouldn’t turn off, so we didn’t sleep much. But the charm, unique design, yummy restaurant, and gift shop made up for it. Wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
Wonderfully unique motel with beautiful landscaping and scenic region. Great things to do in the area.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 2, 2025
The rural feel was great. Our granddaughter loved the animals at the petting zoo.
Good food, comfortable beds, nice people!
Mrs James E
Mrs James E, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
First time visit, will come again with grandkids!
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Great stay
Great place to stay. We loved it.
DAVID
DAVID, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Friendly staff and a clean caboose.
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
The place was very nice with mostly everything looking well cared for and the staff were very friendly.
Lee
Lee, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
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!