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First State Inn

First State Inn
First State Inn – Dover, DE
First State Inn – Dover, DE
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About First State Inn

Located within 2.6 miles of Dover International Speedway and 18 miles of Killens Pond Water Park, First State Inn has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Dover. The property is around a 15-minute walk from Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center, 1.7 miles from Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village and 2.5 miles from Richardson Park. Wesley College is 3.2 miles away and Saulsbury Road Park is 4.2 miles from the motel. At the motel, every room includes a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at First State Inn also have free WiFi. At the accommodation the rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Staff at First State Inn are always available to provide information at the reception. Williams Park is 3 miles from the motel, while Silver Lake Park is 3.1 miles from the property. New Castle Airport is 39 miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk

Reviews

3.8 / 5
Great 322 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Quick check in. Clean and spacious room.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Would stay there again

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Families were living in the hotel full time. Kids running around all night. Will never go back

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    It was a good stay

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    come back. I never entered the room .

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Clean, neat, and comfortable Nothing

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Staff Clients

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    Location Clientele

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    Room was just ok. Walls very thin and adjacent rooms were occupied by sketchy people.

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    Staff was courteous Even though I was given a non-smoking room, it did not feel as "clean" because all smoking rooms were above me but people smoked on the upper level outside. The room was crowded but the bathroom was very large. Missing complimentary toiletries, bed was decent. Unfortunately, too much noise from upper level late at night. Outside my door in the parking lot peeps were also noisy but I did get a good sleep. Unfortunately, no coffee and breakfast provided.

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    Price Other tenants

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Nothing Yes

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    One member of staff was particularly courteous when I came to him with a problem. There was nothing to dislike.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    I like that I can see my vehicle right in front of the door More pillows

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Not a lot Drug dealer right next door. Cookers and drug addicts and homeless all around.

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    The location was good for me to see customers within a 100-mile radius. It was surprisingly quiet as it has people living at the motel (I'm happy they have a place to live regardless of personal/social circumstances). The motel could use a good scrubbing and linen service. I was a little skeptical of the cleanliness as linens & bath towels are changed after a person leaves. It served its purpose, but I don't think I would stay again

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    Location

  • Engine customer Jun 2025

    This booking site did nothing about get my money back. Book your own hotel stay.

  • Engine customer Jun 2025

    Room was clean, attendant was available. The other residents were awful. Basically, it's very sketchy and weird people everywhere. There were people hanging out all over the property all through the night. One group decided it was a good idea to start working on his motorcycle at 3am. Reved the engine and woke up my whole family. Also, random and loud noises coming from other rooms. My whole family got very little sleep thanks to all the weirdos outside.

  • Engine customer Jun 2025

    Nothing in particular. Poor refrigeration. Poor ice availability.

Frequently asked questions about First State Inn

Does First State Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, First State Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does First State Inn offer parking?
Yes, First State Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does First State Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
First State Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Dover, see business hotels in Dover.
Does First State Inn have a fitness center?
First State Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is First State Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
First State Inn is located at 1760 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE DE 19901. With a Walk Score of 47, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

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