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Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant - Ronks

312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 17572·View on map

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Overall Score

Perfect

9.0Perfect

Staff9.6

Location9.5

Cleanliness8.9

Comfort8.9

Facilities8.9

Who stays here

Families62%

Couples25%

Groups9%

Solo4%

Overview

Overall Score

Perfect

9.0Perfect

Staff9.6

Location9.5

Cleanliness8.9

Comfort8.9

Facilities8.9

Who stays here

Families62%

Couples25%

Groups9%

Solo4%

Sleep in a real caboose at this 38-room motel in the heart of Amish Country.

Accommodations

The Red Caboose Motel offers 38 authentic train cars, 19 of which were once part of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Room options include the Baggage Car, Mail Car, and the Shady Rest Hotel Farmhouse Efficiency Suite, each catering to different group sizes. All 38 units are decorated in the paint schemes of America's most famous railroads, with 11 general floor plans available.

Dining

Casey Jones' Restaurant serves meals inside a dining car on the property, with a menu that includes wine and champagne. For a lighter option, Janie Jones' ice cream parlor offers take-out treats. The restaurant provides special diet menus and kids' meals, making it convenient for families.

Family & Children

Children have access to a dedicated playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, and a games room on site. The property also offers a petting zoo with farm animals and nightly entertainment like live music and movie nights. Buggy rides through Amish farmland are available, with the National Toy Train Museum next door.

Entertainment & Activities

Guests can watch the Strasburg Railroad steam trains pass by directly from the motel grounds. Evening entertainment includes live music performances and movie nights in communal areas. A gift shop on site sells train memorabilia, books, and local whoopie pies.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Red Caboose Motel sits in Ronks, Pennsylvania, surrounded by Amish farmland and within minutes of the Strasburg Railroad. The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and Cherry Crest Adventure Farm are a short drive away. Guests can also walk to the National Toy Train Museum, located right next door.

Rooms: 38 cabooses with 11 floor plans
Dining: Casey Jones' Restaurant & Janie Jones' ice cream parlor
Family: Petting zoo, playground, kids' meals
Entertainment: Live music, movie nights, game room
Nearby: Strasburg Railroad & National Toy Train Museum
Activities: Amish buggy rides, gift shop

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-21:00

until 11:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

There are no cribs provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:47

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Rooms and availability

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Small Suite

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Large Suite

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Efficiency Suite

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Picnic area/ Tables

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Children's menu

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu
Children's play area
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Patio

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant

💵 Lowest room price	90 US$
📏 Distance to center	3.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport	15.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Lancaster, LNS

Location

312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 17572

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312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 17572

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312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 17572

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Museums

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

1.1 mi

Farm

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

1.3 mi

Museums

National Toy Train Museum

200 yd

Farm

Old Windmill Farm

200 yd

Farm

Verdant View Farm

100 yd

Farm

Li'l Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm

200 yd

Landmark

The House of Donald Collectibles and Museum

1.1 mi

Landmark

Choo Choo Barn

2.1 mi

Landmark

Sight & Sound Theatres

2.1 mi

Landmark

Train Collectors Association

200 yd

Landmark

House of Donal Collectibles

100 yd

Store

Strasburg Antique Market

1.0 mi

Landmark

The Amish Village

1.6 mi

Store

Blue Dandelion by Tiffany

1.4 mi

Landmark

Strasburg Scooters

1.5 mi

Church

First Presbyterian Church Of Strasburg

1.5 mi

Museums

National Toy Train Museum

100 yd

Farm

Old Windmill Farm

100 yd

Farm

Li'l Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm

100 yd

300 Paradise Ln

Train Collectors Association

100 yd

Restaurant

Casey Jones' Restaurant

100 yd

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