First State Inn

Motel in Dover

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January 2026

February 2026

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, free WiFi - First State Inn (Dover)

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, towels - First State Inn (Dover)

Enjoy your visit to Dover with a stay at First State Inn. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

Good

Popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (3)

Daily housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning

$85 nightly

Dec 27 - Dec 28

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 26 - Dec 27

Tomorrow

Dec 27 - Dec 28

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Shower/tub combination

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

$70 nightly

Dec 27 - Dec 28

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

1760 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901

What's nearby

Delaware State University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Dover Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Fork Branch Nature Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
North Dover Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

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

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

About this property

First State Inn

Enjoy your visit to Dover with a stay at First State Inn. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 26 rooms

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

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

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

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in rooms

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

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 40 per person, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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.

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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

Popular mentions

Room

Bed

Refrigerator

Service staff

Microwave

Shower

Air conditioning

Companies

Bathroom

Parking

8/10 Very good

Feb 12, 2025

The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Shauntae, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 31, 2024

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 Exceptional

Nov 27, 2024

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

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 8, 2023

Very clean and great manager , attentive to the needs of visitors coming to their hotel

Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 4, 2024

Very nice clean and safe place, will definitely be back next time in Dover.

Hector, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 17, 2024

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

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 15, 2024

I stay here all the time and I feel safe here

Rosa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 25, 2024

Comfortable beds....

John The, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 10, 2024

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

Howard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 14, 2023

Clean and cheap for the accommodation with fridge and microwave.

Mary Jean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 20, 2024

Friendly and quiet

Rosa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 7, 2024

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

Michelle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 20, 2024

Nice guy clean room no drama

Zemondra, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 22, 2023

Needs to be updated but it was clean, neat and cheap

Janiece, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 30, 2024

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.

Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 26, 2024

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 18, 2024

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.

Charles, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 8, 2024

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 trip

4/10 Fair

May 6, 2024

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

Anthony, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 8, 2024

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