Name: First State Inn
Address: 1760 North Dupont Highway, Dover, Delaware, United States of America, Dover, Delaware, United States of America
Rating: 7.27

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7.3

Good

Based on 314 verified reviews

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Reviews of First State Inn describe a no-frills, budget motel with mixed experiences: many guests appreciate clean rooms, working A/C, and friendly staff, while recurring complaints note cigarette smells, dated interiors, thin walls, and traffic noise.

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6

Dan

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

4

Devon

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

dewey

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Louis

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It seems like they are charging twice for taxes and fees. Before and after. It's says included

10

Lonnie

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

5

1760 North Dupont Highway, Dover, Delaware, United States of America

Location

With a stay at First State Inn in Dover, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dover Downs Casino and Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center. This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dover Commons Shopping Center and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Dover Mall.

Dover Mall(0.8 miles)

Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center(0.8 miles)

Dover Commons Shopping Center(1.1 miles)

Pedestrian Mall(1.2 miles)

Memorial Hall Gymnasium(1.3 miles)

Delaware State University(1.4 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 23:59

Before 11:00

Security deposit

You'll be required to pay the fully refundable deposit for this property.

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FAQs

Yes, free self parking is available on-site.

Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:59, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and possible additional charges.

The property is located within a 5-minute drive of Dover International Speedway and Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center. It is approximately 1.2 miles from Dover Mall and 1.3 miles from Dover Commons Shopping Center.

Children are allowed at the property, but specific policies regarding age and fees are not provided.

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