MainStay Suites Dover

2.5 star property
Hotel in Dover with free breakfast and a fitness center

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MainStay Suites Dover offers a warm welcome in the heart of the historical district. Start your day with a full breakfast, stay connected with free WiFi, and unwind at the gym or with barbecue grills. Enjoy extended parking, laundry facilities and coffee/tea in the lobby. Previous guests rave about MainStay’s helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
201 Stover Blvd, Dover, DE, 19901

What's nearby

  • Blue Hen Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bay Court Plaza Shopping Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dover Air Force Base - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Delaware State Capitol - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bayhealth Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

MainStay Suites Dover

Hotel in the historical district
Take advantage of free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym at MainStay Suites Dover. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Extended parking, a computer station, and free newspapers
  • 1 meeting room, coffee/tea in the lobby, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 92 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Sofa beds, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Kitchenettes, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 5:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Queen sofa bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is MainStay Suites Dover pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at MainStay Suites Dover?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM.

What time is check-out at MainStay Suites Dover?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is MainStay Suites Dover located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Hen Mall and Bay Court Plaza Shopping Center. Edgehill Shopping Center and Delaware State Capitol are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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MainStay Suites Dover Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 648 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 648 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 648 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 648 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 648 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here twice for lacrosse tournaments. The staff is the nicest people. The rooms are great for the price. I’d recommend this place wholeheartedly if you’re looking for solid value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for the price but nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service
Old hotel. Needs updates
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Joyce

Right away walking to the elevator, you smell marijuana!! Not pleased with the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really nice

Nice area, the place was well kept, the staff was extremely friendly and plenty of places to eat in the area. Will definitely stay again. It was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I reserved a king side bed and got a full with a sofa bed and kitchenette. The bed was really small for my husband who is 6'2. I was not please. Never need none of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TVs did not work. Tried 5 rooms. All tvs not working. Different remotes. I’m
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn

The staff was very pleasant and nice. Just the hotel needs to be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, good price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was CLEAN!!! The staff were friendly and very professional and the check was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good for short stay No frills
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and good location to the Dover Airforce Base Museum
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gaspari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st night was given a double bed. I paid for a king bed with suite . They moved us the following day to 322 with a toilet that didn’t flush …….
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.. comfortable beds and pillows!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Meh. Seemed like a lot of the other guests were living there. One guest was repeatedly seen sitting outside with bins of clothes and stuff. There was one guest constantly seen smoking by the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Ease of acess
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Iva

Average. Old building and rooms equipment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good time
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and rooms were all cleam with the requested amount of beds
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and run down
Stayed 1 night in May 2025