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First State Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Dover with free parking

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Exterior
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

Explore the area

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1760 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901
  • Place, Delaware State University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Dover Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, North Dover Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal)
    ‪100 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Dover

At First State Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Dover Mall and Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Dover motel include Dover Commons Shopping Center and Pedestrian Mall.
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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

  • 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
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬2 min drive

About this property

First State Inn

Motel in Dover with free parking
Free self parking is available.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
First State Inn offers 26 accommodations with air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 40 per person, per day

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at First State Inn?

First State Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at First State Inn?

As of 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First State Inn on 15 Feb 2026 start from NZ$147.05, including 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.

Is parking available at First State Inn?

Yep, First State Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to First State Inn?

The closest beach to First State Inn is Woodland Beach (16.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at First State Inn?

No, First State Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at First State Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at First State Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

First State Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dan

Travelled with family
Room was just ok. Walls very thin and adjacent rooms were occupied by sketchy people.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kisha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark M

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Devon

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Louis

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

4/10 Poor

dewey

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
A smoking room was incorrectly booked and when I asked about non-smoking I was told it would cost more than paid on reservation. Room was on highway and nosiy and very nosiy occupans of room on 2nd floor. Temperature control not working - not responding to changes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Louis

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

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

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paper thin walls kids on the top level running and you could hear everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shauntae

Liked: Staff & service
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Non smoking room with big bathroom 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Goo
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tashiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

louis

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
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

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