First State Inn

3.7

Good(291 Reviews)

Motel in Dover, DE

1 king bed

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this motel

Motel in Dover with free parking
A 24-hour front desk and free self parking are available at this motel.
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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Dover, DE

Nearby attractions

Cape May Lighthouse

59.2 mi

Cape May Point State Park

59.1 mi

East Point Lighthouse

45.4 mi

Millville Army Air Field Museum

45.8 mi

Available Rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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First State Inn

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3.7

Good(291 Reviews)

Motel in Dover, DE

1 king bed

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this motel

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Dover, DE

Nearby attractions

Cape May Lighthouse

59.2 mi

Cape May Point State Park

59.1 mi

East Point Lighthouse

45.4 mi

Millville Army Air Field Museum

45.8 mi

Available Rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

3.7

Good(291 Reviews)

3.7

Aug 2024

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.

3.7

Aug 2024

When 50,000 people descend on Dover to attend a phish festival and you decide to go late in the game, don't wanna camp in the muggy weather, you pivot and take a room with air conditioner. That was the best part of the room. Normally $75 we got $250 rate because they could. Room hasn't been updated in 20 plus years. Reached of cigarette smoke and air freshener. Carpet had cigarette burns everywhere. Bathroom was stained and gross. But there was a hot shower and a fridge. Normally you get what you pay for... not in this case. Would I stay there again. Maybe if I was as desperate as I was this time around.

3.7

Jul 2024

Experience

3.7

Jul 2024

The motel is very clean checkin was very good even though we didn’t get there till midnight. The only thing is that the bed was very hard. My husband said it was fine but not for me

3.7

Jul 2024

I assume because the surrounding area was close to several stores and diners that I would experience a great motel for its price, but the stench of the cigarettes was horrible. I don’t understand how this hotel is still up and standing! I traveled 3 hours away for a gathering but ended up in hospital at 2 am from the Stich of the smell on the room. When I asked to exchange room, the old man did not understand how horrible the smell was and how it affected my asthma. I would never recommend anyone to visit this place…

3.7

Jul 2024

The three rooms I looked at were dirty and had a disgusting smell of cigarette smoke. I didn’t feel safe there so I did not stay. I lost my $100 for my stay. My recommendation to Expedia is to remove them from your listing and save someone from a bad experience.

3.7

Jul 2024

The property is ok for just passing through or one night. My room must have been a smoking room because it smelled of smoke. I do not smoke, there was some small burn holes on the chairs and pillowcases. Its not the greatest place but it was clean.

3.7

Jul 2024

First state is my home away from home 👍

3.7

Jun 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.

3.7

Jun 2024

My stay was brief , bed comfy- great pillows clean , nice hot shower and microwave/ refrigerator and TV with A Lot of channels

3.7

May 2024

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

3.7

May 2024

The owner was not very friendly when I was checking in. The room smelled there were cigarettes burns in the mattress. It was a non smoking room. The bed was so hard it could have been a piece of plywood. There was shady looking people riding bikes and walking around. I did not even stay the second night it was so bad .

3.7

Apr 2024

Stay was fine, not enough towels

3.7

Apr 2024

There wasn’t much that I liked in my stay there

3.7

Apr 2024

I stay here all the time and I feel safe here

3.7

Apr 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

3.7

Mar 2024

Well me and my grown disabled daughter was scammed trying to rent a home for her surgery my daughter is really sick born with down syndrome alot of shelters discriminate against us because of it. Motel let us stay here we had to pay all the money we had so now we are back on the streets of Dover Delaware but this motel is the BEST

3.7

Mar 2024

Nice

3.7

Mar 2024

It’s better than expected

3.7

Mar 2024

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

3.7

Feb 2024

This hotel was fine for the price. Could use more or better pillows.

3.7

Nov 2023

all good

3.7

Nov 2023

Property was well lit

3.7

Oct 2023

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

3.7

Oct 2023

Clean and cheap for the accommodation with fridge and microwave.

3.7

Oct 2023

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

3.7

Sep 2023

The fact that I did not get a bill showing my length of stay, and payment was made in full.

3.7

Aug 2023

Was a terrible experience we got there late and the bed was concrete the door on the bathroom was missing parts and was a terrible nightmare to try to sleep

3.7

Aug 2023

Can't think of a thing other than check-in in & out that was not one of my worst motel stays ever. No made beds, no clean towels, musty, noisy outside until after midnight, cigarette smoke smells, empty shampoo packs.. too much more to want to think about.

3.7

Jul 2023

It was disgusting, owner was a real creep and there were multiple Illegal activities happening in and around the property that management was fine with

3.7

Jul 2023

No cool air conditioner..no toiletries..no customer service..no paperwork

3.7

Jul 2023

I felt sorry for the elderly desk clerk. The room was clean. Impressed by the paint job to brighten the room. Felt like I was in a motel friend m the 50’s or 60’s. I place to lay your head for 1 night.

3.7

Jul 2023

Quiet and comfortable. Room was clean and AC worked great as it was hot and muggy outside. Was in town for lacrosse tournament and it met our needs. Close to shopping, dining and entertainment. No frills but would stay here again.

3.7

Jun 2023

The room was decent and pretty clean for the type of hotel/motel it was. The area was quiet and a lot of store's nearby.

3.7

Jun 2023

Its clean

3.7

Jun 2023

Close to shopping

3.7

Jun 2023

Located in Bad area, no large vehicle parking and drug trading taking place

3.7

Jun 2023

I specifically requested a non smoking room and got a smoking room on the second floor (room 44). I had a very difficult time sleeping due to this as well as the trashy resident in the room next door with the television blaring. I doubt I would return unless the circumstances were different.

3.7

Jun 2023

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

3.7

May 2023

Very minimalistic. Rote 13 traffic noise all night!!

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Dover?

The average price for a rental in Dover is $152 per night. This rental is $14 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at First State Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is First State Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at First State Inn?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Dover, DE

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

First State Inn

Motel in Dover, DE

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Dover, DE

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Dover?

Is parking included with this motel?

Is there a pool at this motel?

Is First State Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at First State Inn?

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