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First State Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Dover International Speedway

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Close to Dover International Speedway, First State Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

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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Double Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

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

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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. Visit our Dover travel guide
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1760 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901

What's nearby

  • Cherry blossoms frame the cupola on the roof of the Delaware City Hall in Delaware County, Ohio
    Delaware State University
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dover Mall
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dover Commons Shopping Center
    1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Memorial Hall Gymnasium
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • North Dover Shopping Center
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    11 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Panda Express
    2 min drive
  • Sbarro
    20 min walk

About this property

First State Inn

Motel near Dover International Speedway
First State Inn provides everything you need. 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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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Jan 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First State Inn on Feb 2, 2026 start from $82.49, 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?

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

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 317 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shauntae

Liked: Staff & service
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
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

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

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean and safe place, will definitely be back next time in Dover.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

The Brief Stay

My stay was brief , bed comfy- great pillows clean , nice hot shower and microwave/ refrigerator and TV with A Lot of channels
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

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

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

6/10 Okay

Janiece

Disliked: Amenities
Needs to be updated but it was clean, neat and cheap
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Zemondra

Liked: Amenities
Nice guy clean room no drama
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

A very nice clean mom and pop motel. The manager was very nice. Our room was fully mobility accessible. My wife who is in a wheelchair had no problems at all. Good A/C, fridge, micro. There was no coffee or breakfast but none was promised. There is a McDonalds next door for coffee and breakfast. Overall, this motel was an outstanding value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

sue

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

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Underwhelmed

The best part of the trip was the fact that I was able to check in at 11:00 at night, but aside from that nothing was really good about to stay. The bed was very loud and squeaky. The hot water in the shower was non-existent, very cold. The TV was extremely small and discolored. I probably won't be ever going back to the site
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home when traveling to Dover
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024