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First State Inn

Property class: 2
Motel near Delaware State University in Dover

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A reception area with a reception desk, a chair, a small table with a potted plant, a fire extinguisher, and a window with a view of parked cars outside.
A bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a microwave.
A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and chairs. There is a mirror on the wall and a ceiling light.
A street view with a motel sign, a building with a number 1760, and parked cars.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites with a parking lot, a building with a sign for the inn, and a McDonald's across the street.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1760 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901
  • Place, Delaware State University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Dover Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal)
    ‪120 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a door leading to a bathroom.

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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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and chairs. There is a mirror on the wall and a ceiling light.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Dover

In Dover .You'll find Dover Mall and Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Dover Commons Shopping Center and Pedestrian Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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 - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dover Commons Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pedestrian Mall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬2 min drive

About this property

First State Inn

Motel near Delaware State University in Dover
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 shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is First State Inn to the airport?

First State Inn is 82.1 mi (103-min drive) away from the Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First State Inn on Nov 21, 2026 start from CA $116, 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.

Does First State Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at First State Inn.

How close is First State Inn to the beach?

This motel is 12.9 mi (20-min drive) from Woodland Beach.

Does First State Inn offer free breakfast?

First State Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at First State Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Dover Downs Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at First State Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at First State Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does First State Inn have a pool?

First State Inn does not have a pool.

Does First State Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is First State Inn to downtown Dover?

First State Inn is 3.2 mi away from Dover.

First State Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 333 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good stay at a budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic (safe) property. Okay for solo male travelers but will not be appreciated by wives. Located on Rt 13 near fast food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in. Clean and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Families were living in the hotel full time. Kids running around all night. Will never go back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome place

Very quiet place to come for good night sleep and the staff is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home when traveling to Dover đź‘Ť
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home when I travel to Dover
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very good in server
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cheap for the accommodation with fridge and microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the price, very budget friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the kind, courteous, friendly staff. Clean rooms, quiet, and shopping, casino, and restaurants close by. I love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023