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First State Inn

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, towels
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Reception
Close to Dover Downs Casino, First State Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Dover is home to First State Inn. Old State House and Wheel of Fortune are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Dover Commons Shopping Center and Dover Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dover International Speedway or Memorial Hall Gymnasium.
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Map
1760 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901

What's nearby

  • Delaware State University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dover Mall - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Dover Downs Casino - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Firefly Music Festival - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Dover International Speedway - 7 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪DQ Grill & Chill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

First State Inn

Motel near Dover Downs Casino
Located close to Dover International Speedway, First State Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at First State Inn feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 40 per person, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is First State Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at First State Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at First State Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at First State Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is First State Inn located?

Situated in Dover, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dover Mall, Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center, and Dover Commons Shopping Center. Pedestrian Mall and Memorial Hall Gymnasium are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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First State Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 315 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

8/10 Good

Shauntae

Liked: Staff & service
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Non smoking room with big bathroom 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsha

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home.

My stay was satisfactory, I only needed a place to lay down and wash and for the price I couldn’t beat it, check in is always fast and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

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

4/10 Poor

Devon

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was okay for what it is, but the cable didn't work, the bed was hard, and I wasn't provided a wifi code. Not a big deal, but it's definitely a "stay here if money is tight" kind of place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home when I travel to Dover
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paper thin walls kids on the top level running and you could hear everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jahmeelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a cool stay and the location is great. Lots of food in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great manager , attentive to the needs of visitors coming to their hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John The

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

10/10 Excellent

SHARMAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Awesome place

Very quiet place to come for good night sleep and the staff is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It seems like they are charging twice for taxes and fees. Before and after. It's says included
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here all the time and I feel safe here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First state is my home away from home 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cheap for the accommodation with fridge and microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mostafa

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

8/10 Good

Willens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the price, very budget friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023