First State Inn

3.8

Good(291 Reviews)

Motel in Dover, DE

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

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

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First State Inn

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3.8

Good(291 Reviews)

Motel in Dover, DE

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

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

Reviews

3.8

Good(291 Reviews)

2.5

Nov 2024

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.

2.5

Nov 2024

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.

2.5

Nov 2024

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

2.5

Nov 2024

5.0

Sep 2024

This place is very good in server

4.0

Sep 2024

I’m going to rate this based on what the price is and not compare to higher priced hotels that I normally stay at. I was here for Amish bike ride. It was just me and I’m very easy going. The good: - Cost - Fast food. Walk to Wendy’s and McDonald’s are couple doors down. - Convenient stores. Wawa is 5 min drive. - Fairly quiet. I only saw a few cars parked there though. - Non smoking. I got non smoking room and no smell of smoke. - Air conditioner - worked. - No bugs. I didn’t see anything. - Microwave and fridge worked. - Parking - got space in front of room. It was a little empty though. - Businesses - it’s on a busy street so lots of other options if looking for something. Bad - No shampoo. I asked for and didn’t have. - There was dirty towel or was clean with dirt marks. - Visually looked clean but if look closely little dirty. There was actually some dog throw up or something in corner under chair. - Tv - not sure if expecting too much at this price point but tv had no HD. And seemed to only have access to basic channels. I gave it 4 stars based on the price. Would I stay here again - possible but may check out other cheap hotels down the street. I wouldn’t bring my family here unless needed to.

2.5

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.

2.5

Aug 2024

4.0

Aug 2024

Cosy and very very clean Just need a tea maker or coffee

5.0

Aug 2024

Comfortable beds....

5.0

Aug 2024

Comfortable beds....

4.0

Aug 2024

Cosy and very very clean Just need a tea maker or coffee

1.5

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.

1.5

Aug 2024

5.0

Jul 2024

Experience

5.0

Jul 2024

Experience

5.0

Jul 2024

Home away from home when traveling to Dover

5.0

Jul 2024

Home away from home when traveling to Dover 👍

5.0

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

5.0

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

1.0

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…

1.0

Jul 2024

4.0

Jul 2024

Home away from home when I travel to Dover

1.0

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.

1.0

Jul 2024

3.0

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.

3.0

Jul 2024

4.0

Jul 2024

First state is my home away from home 👍

4.0

Jul 2024

First state is my home away from home 👍

5.0

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.

5.0

Jun 2024

2.5

Jun 2024

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

2.5

Jun 2024

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

1.0

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

1.0

May 2024

1.0

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 .

1.0

May 2024

2.0

Apr 2024

Stay was fine, not enough towels

2.0

Apr 2024

Stay was fine, not enough towels

5.0

Apr 2024

Friendly and quiet

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 $24 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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First State Inn

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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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