First State Inn

Motel in Dover

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January 2026

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)

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

Good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

Daily housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning

$94 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Tomorrow

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Connecting rooms available

$70 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

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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
Dover Commons Shopping Center - 1 min drive - 1.8 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
‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
‪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

Companies

Bathroom

Air conditioning

Parking

6/10 Good

Nov 9, 2025

Room was just ok. Walls very thin and adjacent rooms were occupied by sketchy people.

Dan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 12, 2025

The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Shauntae, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 7, 2024

It was one of the nicest motels I had seen for the price that it was.

Jim, 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

Jul 24, 2024

Home away from home when traveling to Dover 👍

Rosa, 1-night trip

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

Aug 6, 2024

Home away from home when traveling to Dover

Rosa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 26, 2024

Home away from home when traveling to Dover

Rosa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 5, 2025

Non smoking room with big bathroom 👍

Rosa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 4, 2023

It was a cool stay and the location is great. Lots of food in the area.

Jahmeelo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 15, 2024

Home away from home when I travel to Dover

Rosa, 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

Sep 11, 2024

This place is very good in server

Louis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 22, 2022

Awesome place

Very quiet place to come for good night sleep and the staff is very nice

Erica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 25, 2024

This is a nice place

SHARMAINE, 1-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

8/10 Very good

Jul 1, 2024

First state is my home away from home 👍

Rosa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 2, 2022

Great stay. No complaints.

Willens, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Apr 7, 2025

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.

Devon, 1-night trip