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Red Caboose Motel

Lancaster - PA · United States

312 Paradise LaneView location

9.4/10Excellent1,086 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.2/109.2
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Red Caboose Motel

Stay at the unique Red Caboose Motel, featuring individually decorated guestrooms equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs with cable. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, cooked-to-order breakfast (fee applies), and amenities like an arcade/game room, gift shop, and bar/lounge. Free parking is available onsite.

Explore nearby attractions such as the Strasburg Rail Road and the National Toy Train Museum, conveniently located near Lancaster, PA (LNS) airport.

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When you stay at Red Caboose Motel in Ronks, you'll be in the historical district, a 5-minute drive from Sight and Sound Theatre and 7 minutes from American Music Theatre Lancaster.

This motel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Dutch Wonderland and 5 mi (8 km) from Amish Farm and House. Make yourself at home in one of the 47 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves.

Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-in, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • 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 per stay

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Amish Impressions 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
National Toy Train Museum 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The House of Donald Collectibles and Museum 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Old Windmill Farm 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Strasburg Rail Road 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Choo Choo Barn 1.6 km / 1 mi
Strasburg Heritage Society 3 km / 1.8 mi
Fairview Fruit Farm 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Village of Dutch Delights 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Sight and Sound Theatre 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Rainbow Dinner Theater 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Gordonville Book Store 4.9 km / 3 mi
Village Green Mini Golf 5.1 km / 3.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 47
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Shop
  • Luggage room
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Children playground
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  • Game room
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM BUNK BEDFAMILY ROOM • BUNK BEDFAM.BK

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 39 m²DBL.ST

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    Room size
    39 m²
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  • SUITE ECONOMYSUITE • ECONOMYSUI.EY

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Red Caboose Motel

9.4
Excellent
1,086 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Marie
Enjoyed our stay at The Red Caboose Motel. Unique setup. Rented two units; two doubles and two baths. Clean, comfortable and quiet
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Janet
It was a very pleasant stay. Caboose was recently painted outside. It did lean a little. Round pills would roll off the table but that was OK. It wasn't that bad. It was very clean. No complaints on the motel.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jul 2026
Thomas
Okay place, no thrills
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Edith
Renovated. Gorgeous!!! Friendly staff, lots to do. I’m love this place. It is magical. The beds and very comfortable. I can’t wait to come back.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Donald
Wonderful experience! The grandchildren really enjoyed sleeping in a caboose.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
John
Very nice and super clean! We stayed once before awhile ago and this time was just over the top.
Definitely the place to stay!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Michael
What a beautiful location! It's absolutely beautiful property. The rooms are great and very clean.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Christine
We loved staying here. We stayed in the Honeymoon caboose. The room was great- no closet, but there are hooks to hang clothes-, the bed was comfortable and the deck on the back was great for sitting outside with your morning coffee.

The petting zoo was lots of fun!! There is a lovely gift shop and the Toy Train Museum is a must see.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Verna R.
Great vacation for the whole family. Ages 9 to 71, we all enjoyed everything!!! Close to everything.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
10 Jul 2026
Claudette
We were in room 3. I felt unsafe and really tacky so we left early in the morning and checked into another hotel where we had taken our showers. The concept of the individual trains is what attracted us there. All in all I will never stay there again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2026
Scott
Was a great stay and really cozy inside the caboose. They would be perfect for single person or college students!

Thank you, Scott and Vicki Secor
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Rick
Fun place to stay. Too hot when we were there but we will go back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Theresa
Perfect for a one night stay. Not walkable but did have a restaurant which was great for breakfast!!!!! Staff very friendly and helpful!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Kay
Staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was excellent, staff was attentive. Took a horse and buggy ride in the evening was wonderful.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Elaine
The bed sheets were too old! The disposable cups in our room had already been used! everything is good ! Kids are like that trip!
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2026
Jess
wish there are more amenities and activities on the property
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Philip
One-of-a-kind property. Stay in a train and eat in the dining car.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Megan
It was a great place to visit! The only negative is that we didn’t spend a longer time there, so that’s on us! There was so much to do. The kids loved feeding the animals. The accommodation was fun, clean and so unique.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Anthony
We love this place! It’s out 5th time and I made reservations for next year already.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Mike
Cool place we loved it Christen at the check in desk was awesome. We will be back
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2026
Daniel
The staff are excellent. Keep in mind you're staying in a train car - it can be a little tight but it's exactly as advertised. Just bring in what you need. It was nice to park right at our caboose. Our 4 year old loved the bunk beds - and I actually found them more firm & comfortable than the double bed (and I'm 6'2, 250#).

We did find the overall accommodations could used a more thorough cleaning (some dead bugs around windows and baseboards). Some additional maintenance would help spruce things up a bit (hole in bathroom door, switch covers not covering the cutout). These were BY NO MEANS dealbreakers, though - and not even something we'd raise with the staff - especially on our short stay. The AC units were a little loud, but we were happy to have them in 90 degree heat!

The location is beautiful, quiet, and convenient to Lancaster and Strasburg attractions. The petting zoo was nice to have onsite. We had a great time and will stay here again. It was a fun little adventure!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jul 2026
Cheryl
The room (Mail car) and showers are super small. Sleeps 4, but the Murphy bed is not comfortable or large.
No side tables nor place to open your luggage.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Lisa
The room and housekeeping was great. The property and location was spectacular with the Strasburg railroad steam engine running right by the property several times a day. The onsite restaurant was good, but was always out of something on the menu (waffles, potatoes). The room was quite small, but that was to be expected for a renovated caboose. The only real negative was the ice machine which I found to be either out of ice or dirty or both.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2026
Stephanie
A unique and fun stay with many options for room layouts. Stayed in the honey moon room which had a Jacuzzi tub in the main room area. Staff were friendly and helpful. Animals were sweet. Did not do the buggy ride. Attempted to eat breakfast at the restaurant but it was a 45-1 hour wait and there was barely anyone seated. Appeared to be not enough staff. The rooms were clean enough. Gives the feel of staying in a camper. Fly swatters are provided inside as insects can be an issue.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Gina
Our Caboose was SO CUTE! It was clean and comfortable. The grounds of the hotel were stunning. There was a mini farm, small arcade, and the Casey Jones Restaurant was just amazing. The store in the restaurant and office were so fun to browse too!
We were so impressed with the level of service offered. The front desk called to ensure our Caboose was the way we expected and to remind us they were available if we had any questions. While we didn’t ask for housekeeping, we did want towels for the second day and we were able to get them immediately!
We wished we had gotten the opportunity to visit the Toy Museum, but we thoroughly enjoyed riding on the train, which is literally within walking distance (or a very short drive).
I cannot say enough great things about this hotel. We stayed at two locations during our trip to PA and the Red Caboose Hotel was by far the best location!
Thank you for a memorable trip!
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
Christine
Friendly and welcoming staff.
We stayed in a Caboose with 1 double bed and a set of bunk-beds. The kids said their beds were comfy. The double bed was too firm and uncomfortable.
The bathroom is tiny, with just a toilet and a stand-up shower (very cramped & the floor was creaky). The sink is located outside the bathroom in the room with the bunk-beds.
There was a small table with 2 chairs, a small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker located in the Caboose as well.
The accommodations could use some minor repairs & updates (windowsills are peeling, the curtain rods are not sturdy and fell with the faintest touch, panel cover had a hole, etc). Most of the electrical outlets are in use for the AC, fridge, and lights, so it was a struggle to find someplace to plug in phone chargers.
We did not take advantage of the on-site restaurant, toy train museum, or other amenities.
All-in-all, our stay was pleasant and the kids really enjoyed staying in a unique \"room.\" The location may be a little out of the way, but it was the perfect place for watching the sunset over the open fields.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Brandon
The Red Caboose Motel is unlike any other lodging experience you’ll ever have. The motel offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the modern world by creating a nostalgic experience in the middle of Amish Country. The daily steam train excursions through the property are a wonderful addition to the experience and the inside dining at Casey Jones’ means leaving the area isn’t necessary. Thanks for another great stay!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Cary
This is a fun one or two night stopover for families. Cabooses that sleep 6 are tight but fine for 1-2 nights. Not really a place for multiple night stay in my opinion. Definitely visit the National Toy Train museum next door and make the trip train themed.
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2026
Pam
This place is fantastic for families! Our kids loved the caboose hotel room, the animals and restaurant. Our only disappointment was that the bunks in the room were hard and a bit uncomfortable. There was also just a sheet and thin blanket for the kids bunks and my kids were cold. Having and actual comforter would have made it much more comfortable. The pillows were also quite flat and felt old. We will return because it was so great but will be bringing more blankets and pillows with us.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Dora
Excellent exlerience for children
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Philip
The Red Caboose is great! It has a wonderful charm that is perfect for any railfan! The room was spotlessly clean and everyone was very welcoming. You couldn’t ask for a better place to watch trains go by. The restaurant is good and the train car that it is in is really beautiful. There’s also a petting zoo area on site that has some very sweet (if greedy!) goats and a very affectionate miniature horse. They offer Amish buggy rides departing from the parking lot if you’re interested; although a quick walk down the street in the evening will see you walking along fields with Amish men and women working hard. It’s also very close to both the Strasburg Railroad (which runs right by the property’s fence!) and the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum. Definitely a great place to visit!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Nikia
Beautiful train car and property. Extremely kid friendly and a wonderful experience for anyone who loves trains! Highly recommend it was our 2nd stay and we will be back :)
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2026
Dennis
Interesting theme but air conditioning is lacking and bed uncomfortable
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2026
Linda
Grandkids loved the animals, trains( both motel & passing Strausburg Railroad)& country views of farms & Amish community
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Richard
Everything was and staff was excellent, especially Christine from the front desk.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Viktoriia
Everything was great
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Vicki
We took our 3 and 4 year old grandsons and they were so excited. Everyone was so helpful and kind. Extremely clean and a lot of things to do. My 4 year old grandson said he wants to live there!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
James
When we come to town to see a show at Sight and Sound we always choose the Red Caboose. Very nice time!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
LaVern
My granddaughter, grandson and I loved the fact that our accommodations were in a train caboose. The train car was actually on railroad tracks!! The interior was very clean and well maintained. The grounds were clean. The staff were very friendly. We went on an Amish buggy tour which was very enjoyable. We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner at Casey Jones which is on the grounds. The food was delicious. I loved the half rack of ribs. Their sauce was fantastic!!We parked right in front of our caboose. I plan to return in the near future.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2026
Amanda
Been coming to this place since I was a kid, it’s definitely not modern but it’s clean and has an awesome aura.
The towels though are hard as a rock and pillow cases not comfortable: besides from that always a pleasure
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Paul
Beds were very comfortable, room( caboose ) very clean, nice shower. Plenty of parking. Restaurant on property, good food. Near many attractions. Staff very helpful.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Raylinn
This motel was great! The car is well maintained. It is not huge, but that was expected seeing as it is a train car. The property is beautiful. The motel is between two fields with incredible sunrises and sunsets. The old-fashioned locomotive runs during the day, which is amazing to see for the kids. It does not run at night so it is not waking you up. The property offers buggy rides to purchase. They have little goats, alpacas and a miniature horse that you can feed and are incredibly friendly. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They called to make sure I didn’t need anything when I first checked in before the office closed. They are the same staff that run the restaurant. The restaurant is great and the prices are reasonable. I will definitely be staying here again. The next time I am in the area.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Cynthia
The room we stayed in had separate sleeping rooms, which was great, we had a 16 year old with us. She had privacy that is not available in most hotels that we normally stay in.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
George
Awesome and unique experience
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2026
Geff
The motel is very much like an old time motel, except many of the rooms are in an old railroad car/caboose. This is great for kids or adults who are into trains. Since the rooms are old railroad cars, its hard to have all the amenities of a modern hotel. But for the railfan, this is a great place to stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Lamar
There is a petting zoo right on the property which is free. You only need to use change to get food out the feeder to feed the animals. You can see and hear the vintage steam engine train everyday about 3x a day pass in front of the hotel. Just a really fun, relaxing, and enjoyable time!
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2026
CINDY
Could use some updating specifically paint!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Michael
We came up for the night just to make sure everything is set for our wedding here this summer. Everyone is great, but Christine is wonderful. Our family loves this place.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
Farran
Caboose is a bit dated but we knew that from the photos prior to booking. Everything was clean and was a fun experience when visiting train town. It was raining the whole time so didn’t get to walk around or get a buggy ride.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Alicia
Super fun theming and atmosphere! Definitely a unique experience. The only downside I would say is be careful what you are booking. A \"couples caboose\" is only half of a caboose and very tight to where one person has to move to let the other person be able to walk by. The pictures on the website don't tell you which caboose they go with and you don't know which one you're getting until you check in. Otherwise it was neat and I loved having the Strasburg railroad go right past!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Donna
Cute place!
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2026
Kathleen
The place is a unique experience set in beautiful PA Amish farmland, however it is extremely noisy when sleeping and you hear everything. I am glad we booked for one night. The staff and place itself was amazing!!!!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2026
GORDON
No ammeneties, rooms were nice, Rooms were not very quiet as I could hear the people in the other part of the train come in and talk/cry and snore. :( we had the two room mail car that apparently had another room on the other end. The staff was great at the resturant were very nice but they needed more than one waitress. We had a fairly long wait. Good thing we had family to talk to that we had not seen in awhile. Warning the caboose couples room is fairly small if you are going to stay long you might want a bigger room. Parking was excellent.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Jeremy
This was my first time staying here and it will not be my last. We had a nice time here. The staff is very caring. The hot tub was not something I expected in a caboose. The caboose was clean and comfortable. Definitely something I will remember.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Janell
Very special, unique concept for an overnight family stay. Perfect location and amenities. Friendliest staff on earth :)
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
18 May 2026
Judith
I like the uniqueness of sleeping in a caboose. The couple room was half caboose which was a little tight . The shower was great.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Rolland
An all round great place
Especially if you are a railfan
Family
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2026
Wuji
Everything is good, but just be aware the room is small if you are a tall person.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Susan
Love the area. Watched the train go by. Had a delicious breakfast at Casey Jones restaurant. Wayne is an excellent waiter. Will stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Rodney
Caboose was clean and quite comfortable. It was so convenient to park right outside the door so no long haul with luggage. Desk staff was very polite and explained everything and then called a short while later to see if we needed anything. Loved the stay, the petting zoo and buggy rides all on site. Highly recommend.
Family
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2026
John
It is a once in a lifetime experience. Lots of stuff to do there besides the Railroad museum. Wish they would upgrade the linens there. Caboose we stayed in ok. There was a birds nest on top of the air conditioner. Food at the resteraunt was good. This is a nice spot if your kid is into trains. Staff was excellent. Wish they would upgrade the cabooses and make the insides feel a little bit more modern. Start with new flat screen TVs. Brighter more modern tone paints for inside the cabooses. Overall I had a good time and will probably come again.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
16 May 2026
Carla
The check-in staff at the front desk Christine was not very helpful at all. My husband spilled coffee down his shirt and we had tickets to see a show at Sight & Sound at 3:00 p.m. we asked her if we can get into our room a little earlier she told the snow because it was not ready however, we spoke to another woman in housekeeping and she said the room was ready and also we were then told by Christine that all the rooms were ready by 1:00 p.m. we wanted to get in the room between 2:00 and 2:30 p.m. and was not allowed I was even willing to pay extra just so my husband can change his shirt and clean up a little bit. I think the hotel itself is Awesome with a great concept and very clean. It's a shame that you have staff that won't even budge a little to accommodate when she could have and also lied to us.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2026
Jeff
Only condition I did not rate this a five star stay was the nights sleep. There was a clunking sound which we thought was from a pump somewhere.
On a morning investigation we found that there was an actuator under our caboose which activating red signal lights outside. Mentioned to desk clerk that the actuator should be put on a timer so it shuts off at night they mentioned that they would pass this complaint to the owner
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2026
Larry
Very well maintained property with plenty of amenities for a couple or a family.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2026
David
My first stay at The Red Caboose Motel was in May 2016 and I have stayed numerous times since.
I decided to book a stay for this month to commerate it as a 10 year anniversary of my first Red Caboose stay.

I booked the same caboose, ate the identical dinner and breakfast at Casey Jones that I had on that first stay.

I was checked in by Christine on this visit and she was also the same one that checked me in on my first stay in 2016.

I have seen numerous improvements done to the property over the past decade.

My stays are always comfortable and enjoyable at The Red Caboose Motel and I am looking forward to many more stays in the future.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
Dwight
I loved this place. The rooms were a little small, but their charm easily made up for that. They were immaculately clean and the staff were great. Also, there is so much to do (most of it railroad related) within walking distance! I highly recommend to anybody interested in visiting Lancaster County
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2026
Jonathan
The room was clean. The staff was friendly during check in. My kids really enjoyed the petting zoo and the train that went by the property.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
Emily
The employees were just the nicest! The place was adorable. And the atmosphere was relaxing, calming, and fun. We really enjoyed it there. Even walking around looking ant all the cabooses and feeding the animals. Just hanging out. A beautiful place!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2026
Lisa
Such a unique cute little place to stay. Excellent restaurant at the motel. Petting zoo for the kids. Train rides up the road. My kids loved sleeping in a train. Staff was very friendly.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Deborah
It was so unique staying in a rail car. Very clean and great staff. The bed wasn't as I like but my daughterwas okay with it. The property was very nice
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2026
Paul
Cute, clean. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. Very clean rooms.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2026
Tiffany
The room was cute and clean! The property is super clean. It was a cool experience; especially for my 6yr old who loves trains!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2026
David J.
Fantastic staff. Neat and quirky stay in a caboose. Lots of fun .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2026
Chris
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
Shauna
The staff were friendly and I liked parking right in front of your room/train car. The mattresses were all uncomfortable- that’s my main complaint. There’s not a lot of space in the room but that is to be expected because it’s a train car. You go for the uniqueness of the stay not for the 5 star amenities. My kids loved watching the Strasburg railroad train go by. The restaurant there is pretty good and the servers were all excellent and friendly. You can see the train from the restaurant windows too. In the restaurant gift shop there is a model train you have to pay a dollar to run on the ceiling and my son really enjoyed that. There is a little petting zoo out front that you can put a quarter in to get some food and feed the alpacas, donkey, and goats. We enjoyed our stay and will likely return.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
Lan
Ofcourse it’s great for children who love trains. We had a two bed caboose option and wished we gone with bunk beds so had more floor space for them to play around inside. Being right beside the train tracks, buggy rides and petting farm, the restaurant and shop is just perfect.

If you have little ones the shop in the restaurant has some great books available too.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
30 Apr 2026
Reann
We had a wonderful time staying in one of the caboose rooms! The staff was incredibly friendly and made us feel welcome right away. While it isn’t a luxury five-star resort, it is a solid three-star gem with an immense amount of charm.

The location is perfect—it's very convenient for visiting local attractions like the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Sight & Sound Theatres, and the Tanger Outlets, yet it feels peacefully tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main drag. If you’re a train enthusiast or just looking for a unique stay, it is well worth it. Don't skip the restaurant—the food was fantastic, and the portions/quality really give you your money's worth!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2026
Cherie
Everything was wonderful! Rooms clean, staff was awesome, parking good, scenic & great location!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Lisa
Such a relaxing fun stay. Enjoyed feeding the animals on the property. The room was wonderful such a unique stay would visit again and highly recommend such a great experience.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
ANITA
This was a great experience. Beautiful views of farmland & exceptionally nice staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Michael
Great value for the concept. Clean and comfortable. Staff was outstanding.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Matthew
We love the Caboose! Place is nestled between all the Amish properties for a unique relaxing getaway
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2026
Arthur
Toilet was clogged when we arrived. We were able to unclog it the first time, however, the second time we had to unclog ourselves with a plunger we got from maintenance. We lost consistent hot water almost completely on our last night there and could not bathe our kids before traveling home.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2026
Jessie
Everything was amazing except the caboose we stayed in had a bad lean to it. (Alaska)
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2026
Carl
Nice room with bubble tub
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
philip
Had 2 breakfast and 2 dinner at
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Kelly
We really enjoyed staying there. Room was clean. Staff was friendly. Just a great place to stay. We will definitely be staying there again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Lindsay
Super cute place to stay. The petting zoo was my kids favorite. The train cars are so cool and super roomy inside. Even the restaurant was amazing and the gift shop had a lot of neat stuff to offer. We will definitely be going back in the near future.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Nicole
We enjoyed our overnight stay athi hotel. It's close to the attractions at Lancaster. The train decor is cute. The restaurant was very good. The pillows are very flat but the clerk aid we could ask for more. Parking was right in front of our caboose.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Verona
The staff are very friendly. The Casey Jones restaurant was very good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Olga
First time staying here. It was very clean and welcoming. Was very neat to stay at a train motel and parking right in front of your train car. Staff very polite and informative. Would so recommend this stay. Next time i will do more around the facility. I was just looking for a place to stay while i attended a show at sight and sounds theater. And found this place will definitely come back. With family and grandchildren.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
Barbara
Parking right at one's caboose. Staff friendly and responsive to needs.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
Kevin
It’s an experience to have once in a while. Hotels are the same everywhere and this is a complete game change. You can actually park next to your room.
Breakfast at Casey Jones will fill you up as the portions are generous and very very good value.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Vicente
Rooms were very clean, it was great having a restaurant right on the property, and having a couple animals on the property for petting and feeding was a hit with my 8yr old.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
Kenneth
Clean and fun, great location to Amish Village Tour and Sight & Sound
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
michael
Great stay. Would do again
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Kelly
Excellent !
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Noach
very clean
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
David
Very cool spot to stay and watch the train go by. Breakfast was nice at the restaurant and was very cool to eat inside a train car. Staff were extremely friendly and the location was very close to everything.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Erica
We loved the stay and will come back soon.
Family_with_children

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Red Caboose Motel
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