First State Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Dover Downs Casino in Dover

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for First State Inn

Exterior
Exterior
Reception
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, towels

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
1760 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901
  • Place, Delaware State University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Dover Downs Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dover International Speedway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal)
    ‪125 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

You may also like

Ad
Terrace/patio

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dover

Dover
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 495 reviews
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dover

About the neighborhood

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).
View more Motels in DoverOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Delaware State University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dover Mall - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Dover Downs Casino - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Firefly Music Festival - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Dover International Speedway - 7 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Motel near Dover Downs Casino 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.

Similar properties

Lobby
Days Inn by Wyndham Dover Downtown
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
2.1 out of 5, 1,008 reviews
$63 nightly
The price is $70
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Dover Downtown

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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 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 Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First State Inn on Oct 21, 2025 start from $80.49, 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.

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.

Reviews

First State Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 316 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark M

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Devon

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

Marcelle

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024