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Bowie is home to Rips Country Inn. Marlboro Square Shopping Center and Marlborough Village Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chesapeake Bay and Watkins Regional Park. Bowie Train Station Museum and Goddard Visitor Center are also worth visiting.
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Private Bathroom
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3
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2691 ft²
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Room details
2691 ft²
Based on 9 verified reviews
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Across recent reviews of Rips Country Inn, guests describe a no frills, older motel with a convenient location, mixed service, and widely varying room conditions, balancing a few comfortable stays against repeated reports of cleanliness and maintenance issues.
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Across recent reviews of Rips Country Inn, guests describe a no frills, older motel with a convenient location, mixed service, and widely varying room conditions, balancing a few comfortable stays against repeated reports of cleanliness and maintenance issues.
Common issues include musty odors, stained carpets and chairs, pests, mold, leaks, and missing basics like soap, cups, or extra towels. Several guests also cite dated rooms with loud HVAC, thin walls, dripping showers, cold bathrooms, and inconsistent in room amenities such as microwaves or refrigerators. Some mention friendly staff, strong shower pressure, and acceptable stays. Overall, expect a basic stay with trade offs in upkeep and amenities.
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Facilities
A no frills setup with limited in room amenities; multiple reviews note missing basics like soap, cups, bath mats, or extra towels. Microwaves and refrigerators are inconsistent across rooms, and some fixtures like closet bars were broken.
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Patricia
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Catherine
Jan 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
David
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Karen
Jul 23, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Eric
Jun 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Kenneth
Jan 1, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Stephen
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Mary E
Feb 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Linda
Oct 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Enrique
Dec 20, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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Cleanliness
Frequent reports of musty odors, stained carpets and chairs, pests (stink bugs and cockroaches), and mold in showers or AC units. A few guests did find their rooms clean.
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Ute
Oct 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Patricia
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Darnell
Oct 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Karen
Jul 23, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Nolan
Nov 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Kenneth
Jan 1, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
John
Jul 22, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Stephen
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Mary E
Feb 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Linda
Oct 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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Rooms
Rooms are dated and in need of renovation, with recurring issues like dripping showers, leaks, cold bathrooms, gaps under doors, loud HVAC, and thin walls. Some guests noted spacious layouts, strong water pressure, and acceptable bed comfort.
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John
Oct 10, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Rick
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
samuel
Feb 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Carolyn
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Karen
Jul 23, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Kenneth
Jan 1, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
John
Jul 22, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Stephen
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
dmitri
Jan 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Enrique
Dec 20, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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Service
Feedback is mixed: several guests experienced friendly, accommodating staff and quick check in. Others described indifferent or hard to reach service and difficulty obtaining refunds.
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John
Oct 10, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Patricia
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rick
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
David
Nov 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Karen
Jul 23, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Eric
Jun 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nolan
Nov 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
John
Jul 22, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
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Location
Generally convenient, with mentions of easy access around the area and nearby shopping.
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Lakeisha
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Catherine
Jan 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
John
Jul 22, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Stephen
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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Dining
Not enough information in reviews.
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Rick
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Jeffrey
Jun 14, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Robin
Jun 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nicholas
May 15, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Margaret
May 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
heidi
Apr 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Complimentary parking is available for guests arriving with their own vehicles.
Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and costs are not specified.
The property features a stair-free path to the entrance, making it accessible for guests with disabilities.
Rips Country Inn is located in Bowie, Maryland, close to Marlboro Square Shopping Center, Chesapeake Bay, and Watkins Regional Park, providing access to both shopping and natural beauty.
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
Age Requirements
Minimum age to check in is 21 years old
Pets
Pets not allowed;
Front Desk Services
Contactless check-out is available; The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Quiet hours are enforced at the property from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Identification
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges;
Children And Extra Bed Policy
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy;
Dining
At Rips Country Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Popular amenities
Restaurant
Private Bathroom
TV
Housekeeping
Desk
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General
Restaurant
TV
Desk
Towels
Private Bathroom
Smoke-Free Property
Stair-Free Path to Entrance
Services
Housekeeping
Front Desk (limited hours)
Parking
Free Parking