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First State Inn

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Dover Downs Casino

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Reception
Combined shower/tub, towels
Exterior
First State Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Dover Downs Casino. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Red Roof Inn & Suites Dover Downtown

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  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
7.4 out of 10, Good, 1,002 reviews
The price is $89
$80 nightly
$89 total
Total includes taxes and fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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About the neighborhood

Map
1760 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901

What's nearby

  • Delaware State University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dover Mall - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Dover Downs Casino - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Firefly Music Festival - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Dover International Speedway - 7 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 74 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 101 min drive
  • Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal) - 103 min drive
  • Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dover Mall Food Court - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

First State Inn

First State Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Dover Downs Casino. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 40 per person, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does First State Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, First State Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at First State Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at First State Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at First State Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at First State Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Dover Downs Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around First State Inn like?

First State Inn is a short 15-minute walk from Dover Mall and 16 minutes' walk from Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center.

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First State Inn Reviews

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

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Reviews

8/10

The staff is very friendly and helpful.
1-night trip

10/10

Non smoking room with big bathroom 👍
1-night trip

10/10

It was one of the nicest motels I had seen for the price that it was.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

This was an excellent first night to a long trip - the owners were nice and accommodating. The hotel was clean. I liked staying here

10/10

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-night trip

10/10

Goo
4-night trip

10/10

Home away from home when traveling to Dover 👍
1-night trip

10/10

Home away from home when traveling to Dover
1-night trip

10/10

Home away from home when traveling to Dover
2-night trip

10/10

This place is very good in server
1-night trip

8/10

Home away from home when I travel to Dover
1-night trip

4/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Comfortable beds....
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

This is a nice place
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Very clean and great manager , attentive to the needs of visitors coming to their hotel
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

First state is my home away from home 👍
1-night trip

10/10

I stay here all the time and I feel safe here
1-night trip

8/10

Cosy and very very clean Just need a tea maker or coffee
3-night trip

8/10

I liked the property, its different. However, the wifi needs some love. Used my hot spot because the wifi suffers from low performance.
3-night trip

10/10

Very quiet place to come for good night sleep and the staff is very nice
1-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip