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Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant

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Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant, 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA -(888) 608-6346
Area: Lancaster East and Intercourse Area
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4.35
HOTEL RATING: 
EXCELLENT
4.35 out of 5 (953 Ratings)
0.5 miles Strasburg Rail Road
v1 min driving
t10 mins walking
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Hotel Description
All aboard! Hop on a caboose car at the Red Caboose Motel for a fun and unique overnight stay. All 38 cabooses (19 of which were once part of the Pennsylvania Railroad) are decorated in the paint schemes of America's most famous railroads. The rooms are divided into 11 general floor plans, each catered to the number of guests for the evening. There's also a baggage car, mail car and a home away from home called the Shady Rest Hotel Farmhouse Efficiency Suite. And the best part is, you never have to leave the property -- it has everything you could possibly need on site. Explore Amish life on an Amish buggy ride, play games at the arcade, pet animals at the zoo. There's also a restaurant on-site, Casey Jones' Restaurant, and for a late-night snack, guests can stop by the take-out ice cream parlor, Janie Jones'.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Air Conditioning
` Children's playground
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Evening entertainment
` On-site parking
` vending machine
` 24-hour security
` Accessible parking
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Game Room
` Live entertainment
` Picnic Area
` Restaurant(s)
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Electric vehicle charging station
` Wine/champagne
` Movie nights
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` ATM or cash withdraw on site
` Restaurant (special diets available)

Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Excellent (4.35 out of 5)

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3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Anonymous Sat, 23 August 2025

was nice. A speciality hotel...

Liked: It was a cute unique experience
Disliked: Definitely wasn't a fan of the door and lock. Not that I didnt feel unsafe but I think that could sometimes they should improve on.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Tony Fri, 22 August 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Is was duch a unique place to visit@

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Danielle Mon, 18 August 2025

Needed a recharge

Liked: This was the first time in a long time the caboose felt and smelt clean.
Disliked: The way people block the driveway. It’s very unsafe if you are walking around.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Peter Sun, 17 August 2025

Exceptional

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Richard Sun, 17 August 2025

Great location, fabulous friendly staff,...

Liked: Photos on website do not do it justice, it’s a beautiful location. We stayed in the farmhouse which was so lovely, lots of space, very well maintained, beds were very comfortable. We had a lovely meal in the barn with a live jazz band playing, sat and listened with a drink watching the sun set. Perfect evening.
Disliked: Nothing.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Anonymous Sun, 17 August 2025

Good

Liked: We liked the location. It was close to everything we wanted to do. The breakfast was good but the service was a little slow. I was excited at first to stay in a caboose but I must admit I was a little disappointed when we got there. I think it was a lot of money for what you got. I asked housekeeping what was the best cars to stay in. So we may try one of those in the future.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Paula Fri, 15 August 2025

Unforgettable family time

Liked: Something totally new.It’s a lovely place, everything works together to make it unforgettable and recommendable, the view, the animals, the restaurant, we loved it very much.
Disliked: I have absolutely nothing to complain about, I loved the experience

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Robyn Fri, 15 August 2025

Neat experience, but we are...

Liked: The location was wonderful and the staff was very kind. Staying in the train cars was a unique experience.
Disliked: The cars are extremely tiny. Our room was so small that the front door didn't open the whole way as it hit against one of the beds. It could have been cleaner as there were cob webs (although admittedly, they were up high in difficult to reach places). There was an old Snapple bottle under the bed, so that area hadn't been addressed for a while. There is zero storage, nowhere to hang anything, no drawer or shelf for clothes and very little space to even leave our suitcase.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Stuart Wed, 13 August 2025

Upgraded experiences from years past.

Liked: We last stayed here more than 5 years ago and the spaces have undergone vast renovations making the interiors feel modern and comfortable while the exteriors have the charm of the rail car.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Scott Sun, 10 August 2025

Easy drive fun for kids...

Liked: A very cool experience for the kids and very close to an Amish farm to gain the full experience with limited driving.

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Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA