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First State Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Dover Downs Casino

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Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Combined shower/bathtub, towels
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Explore the area

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1760 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901
  • Dover Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • North Dover Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Delaware State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dover, DE (DVX-Delaware Airpark)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Parking included
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About the area

Dover

At First State Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Dover Mall and Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Dover motel include Dover Downs Casino and Dover International Speedway.
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What's nearby

  • Dover Mall - 15 min walk
  • Delaware State University - 3 min drive
  • Dover Downs Casino - 3 min drive
  • Dover International Speedway - 4 min drive
  • Firefly Music Festival - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dover Mall Food Court - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

First State Inn

Motel with free parking, near Dover Downs Casino
Free self parking is available.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
First State Inn offers 26 accommodations with air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

First State Inn Motel
First State Inn Dover
First State Inn Motel Dover

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at First State Inn?

First State Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at First State Inn?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First State Inn on 25 Feb 2025 start from AU$134.46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at First State Inn?

Yep, First State Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to First State Inn?

The closest beach to First State Inn is Woodland Beach (16.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at First State Inn?

No, First State Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at First State Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at First State Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

First State Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 304 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleased
We reallyenjoyed staying here. It was very quiet considering being on a main strip. Was very clean and just what we needed after our long drive. We will definitely make this our go to when we travel that way again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Deandre

Disliked: Staff & service
The old man couldn’t understand what I said you could barely speak I was so rough!!!!! To communicate
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent first night to a long trip - the owners were nice and accommodating. The hotel was clean. I liked staying here

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the property, its different. However, the wifi needs some love. Used my hot spot because the wifi suffers from low performance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zemondra

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Nice guy clean room no drama
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrasina

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

sue

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility itself is dated and could use some renovation. The bed was huge and comfy, sheets/towels clean - only one bar of soap provided. TV, frig, microwave and A/C were all functional. Carpet needs to be shampooed. TP was cheap and thin. Office staff was hard to understand at check in, then we never saw any other employee. Got a smoking room which was GROSS!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was one of the nicest motels I had seen for the price that it was.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrasina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very good in server
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrasina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’m going to rate this based on what the price is and not compare to higher priced hotels that I normally stay at. I was here for Amish bike ride. It was just me and I’m very easy going. The good: - Cost - Fast food. Walk to Wendy’s and McDonald’s are couple doors down. - Convenient stores. Wawa is 5 min drive. - Fairly quiet. I only saw a few cars parked there though. - Non smoking. I got non smoking room and no smell of smoke. - Air conditioner - worked. - No bugs. I didn’t see anything. - Microwave and fridge worked. - Parking - got space in front of room. It was a little empty though. - Businesses - it’s on a busy street so lots of other options if looking for something. Bad - No shampoo. I asked for and didn’t have. - There was dirty towel or was clean with dirt marks. - Visually looked clean but if look closely little dirty. There was actually some dog throw up or something in corner under chair. - Tv - not sure if expecting too much at this price point but tv had no HD. And seemed to only have access to basic channels. I gave it 4 stars based on the price. Would I stay here again - possible but may check out other cheap hotels down the street. I wouldn’t bring my family here unless needed to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kenyandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My Stay
We come to Dover each year for a special event. We stay at First State Inn.This was our third year and we will continue to stay there. Good value for the money. It lacks the bells and whistles such as a pool and gym...we have no time for anyway...it is clean and the air is strong. Both the microwave and fridge worked. It was quiet. Many places to eat and/or shop nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mostafa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cosy and very very clean Just need a tea maker or coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John The

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Phish Festival for the win
When 50,000 people descend on Dover to attend a phish festival and you decide to go late in the game, don't wanna camp in the muggy weather, you pivot and take a room with air conditioner. That was the best part of the room. Normally $75 we got $250 rate because they could. Room hasn't been updated in 20 plus years. Reached of cigarette smoke and air freshener. Carpet had cigarette burns everywhere. Bathroom was stained and gross. But there was a hot shower and a fridge. Normally you get what you pay for... not in this case. Would I stay there again. Maybe if I was as desperate as I was this time around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Amenities
Home away from home when traveling to Dover
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024