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First State Inn

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Dover Downs Casino

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Sunlit streets lead to a charming two-story building with a 'DIN' sign, surrounded by a quiet neighborhood. | First State Inn
Exterior view of a well-maintained apartment complex with a clear 'NO PARKING' sign in front. Cars parked in the lot. | First State Inn
Seating area with a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, offering a calm and secure environment. | First State Inn
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, free WiFi | First State Inn
Modern, clean bathroom with a white toilet, sink, and a mirror. Ideal for guests seeking comfort and convenience. | First State Inn

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $88
includes taxes & fees
$79 per night
Feb 8 - Feb 9

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
1760 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901

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
  • Delaware State Capitol - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 74 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 101 min drive
  • Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal) - 103 min drive
  • Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN) - 123 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

When you stay at First State Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Dover Downs Casino and Dover International Speedway. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does First State Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, First State Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at First State Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at First State Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at First State Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at First State Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Dover Downs Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around First State Inn like?

First State Inn is a short 15-minute walk from Dover Mall and 16 minutes' walk from Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center.

Reviews

7.6

Good

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 Exceptional

Tashiane, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Kyla, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Timothy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Marcelle, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was an excellent first night to a long trip - the owners were nice and accommodating. The hotel was clean. I liked staying here
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

I liked the property, its different. However, the wifi needs some love. Used my hot spot because the wifi suffers from low performance.
Gary, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice guy clean room no drama
Zemondra, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Natasha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Marcelle, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

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!
sue, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was one of the nicest motels I had seen for the price that it was.
Jim, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Louis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tyrasina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is very good in server
Louis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tyrasina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Andrew, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Kenyandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Beverly, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cosy and very very clean Just need a tea maker or coffee
Mostafa, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable beds....
John The, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Daniel, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home when traveling to Dover
Rosa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review