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Rodeway Inn Newark - University Area

2.0 star property
Motel in Newark with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
A coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Rodeway Inn Newark - University Area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a restaurant.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Newark, Rodeway Inn Newark - University Area is near a train station. Christiana Mall and Brookside Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Clay Creek State Park and Lums Pond State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bob Carpenter Center or Fred Rust Ice Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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1120 S College Ave, Newark, DE, 19713

What's nearby

  • Bob Carpenter Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fred Rust Ice Arena - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • University of Delaware - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • The Patriot Ice Center - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Christiana Mall - 8 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Newark Station - 11 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Rodeway Inn Newark - University Area

Motel near University of Delaware
At Rodeway Inn Newark - University Area, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Free newspapers and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 75 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

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 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 10.00 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

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
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

Rodeway Inn University Motel
Rodeway Inn University Newark
Rodeway Inn University Motel Newark
Rodeway Inn University Newark
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Frequently asked questions

Is Rodeway Inn Newark - University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Rodeway Inn Newark - University Area?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rodeway Inn Newark - University Area?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rodeway Inn Newark - University Area?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rodeway Inn Newark - University Area located?

Situated in Newark, this motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Bob Carpenter Center and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of Delaware. Fred Rust Ice Arena and Iron Hill County Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Rodeway Inn Newark - University Area Reviews

5.4

5.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.2

Staff & service

5.2

Eco-friendliness

4.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 185 out of 655 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woke up to roaches on us and had to leave early
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maleeha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty good. Average motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tarang

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only for cheap accommodation for a night, or else never recommended, specially if travelling with family.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient. Right off the 95. Traffic getting in and out. Room was nice. Price was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought I was in the wrong place when I first arrived...thought it was an abandoned hotel. Overgrown with grass, trash everywhere, pool filled in with concrete, fences dilapidated. filthy exterior of building, just terrible all around. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maggie

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

Motel was Uninhabitable

I did not stay picture in websites must be from the 1900’s I had my granddaughters with me was able to cancel room. I was in lobby trying to cancel bug crawling on me buildings fall down
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kinda nice just looks abandoned the person in the next room was really load and inconsiderate don’t know why they stuck him right next to us when they had so many empty rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very run down
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thaddeus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't stay long there was bedbugs and one was big and on my leg
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Arelis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad if you’re onlyneed a bed. Bathrooms clogged. Bad smell inside the rooms. Extremely dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Randa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
There will be no more next time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not go by the photographs, the propriety looks structurally damaged, weeds growing that they don’t care about, pool filled in with cement, holes in the walls, and worst bed bugs, customer service doesn’t answer phone but standing behind counter with nobody to be serviced, will never ever recommend, so bad it should be removed from Expedia
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not recommend property surprise the property is listed on Orbitz. Room smelled like mildew, over grown weeds, no pool, paint pilling, dusty dirty drapery, carpet smelled.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not a good choice.

Spooky stairs. Terrible cable-- only a few stations. Used soap, used cup, other dirt and evidence of previous occupants. Saw 2 roaches. Useless neighborhood. Friendly's, Boston Market and IHOP were all nearby but closed. You can do much better for the same money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lawrence

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Like a horror movie

I didn't even bother staying in the room. As soon as you pull up to the place it looks so neglected and almost abandoned. I checked in and went up to the room and it was dark and smelled like an old ashtray. The bathroom was disgusting. I've seen porta-potties nicer than this. I came with my kids and their mom for parents weekend at UDel. I didn't even bother having them come out of the car. I drove across the street to the Red Roof Inn and booked a room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lilliah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shingirayi

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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