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First State Inn

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

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Exterior - First State Inn (Dover)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, towels - First State Inn (Dover)
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, free WiFi - First State Inn (Dover)
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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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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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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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About the neighborhood

Map
1760 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901

What's nearby

  • Delaware State University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dover Mall - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Dover Downs Casino - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Firefly Music Festival - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Dover International Speedway - 7 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪DQ Grill & Chill - ‬3 min drive

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

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Total with taxes and fees
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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 does it cost to stay at First State Inn?

As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First State Inn on Dec 1, 2025 start from $78.49, excluding 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.

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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Reviews

First State Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 316 reviews

Reviews

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

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

Rosa

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John The

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

8/10 Good

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was decent and pretty clean for the type of hotel/motel it was. The area was quiet and a lot of store's nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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

8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was fine, not enough towels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice. Rooms very clean. Quiet area. Close to other businesses.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Darnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well lit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

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

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

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, if I had anything to say is the check in office smells like mold and pictures in room needs some updating otherwise everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager & housekeeping was pleasant. My only complaint is that there was no room on 1st floor available. No elevator. Bed was very comfortable but pillows were flat. Microwave and mini refrigerator worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charles L Watson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There wasn’t much that I liked in my stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean. The road noise was loud in inside the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bare bones but perfectly adequate

The manager was a little slow, but the room was clean and quiet. There was a fridge and microwave in the room, no coffee machine, but a McDonald's next door
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness

No Frills back in time motel!

I felt sorry for the elderly desk clerk. The room was clean. Impressed by the paint job to brighten the room. Felt like I was in a motel friend m the 50’s or 60’s. I place to lay your head for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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