Downtown Dover Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Dover with free parking

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Indoor pool
2 Double Bed Efficiency Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Breakfast area
Front of property

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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481 Central Ave, Dover, NH, 03820
  • Place, Henry Law Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Children's Museum of New Hampshire
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodman Institute
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

1 Double Bed Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

1 King Bed Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed Pool View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

2 Double Bed Efficiency Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

2 Double Bed Efficiency Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Dover

Downtown Dover Inn places you within a 10-minute stroll of Henry Law Park and The Children's Museum of New Hampshire. This 50-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Henry Law Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Children's Museum of New Hampshire - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Woodman Institute - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hampton Beach - 29 min drive - 27.3 miles
  • Ogunquit Beach - 33 min drive - 24.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 6 min walk
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪OTTO Dover - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Breakaway Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Garrison City Beerworks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Farm Bar and Grille - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Downtown Dover Inn

Hotel in Dover with free parking
Guests of Downtown Dover Inn enjoy features like an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and local meal delivery service. Free parking is included with your stay. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch LED TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free local calls, and ironing boards are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Downtown Dover Inn Hotel
Downtown Dover Inn Dover
Downtown Dover Inn Hotel Dover

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Downtown Dover Inn?

Downtown Dover Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Downtown Dover Inn?

This hotel in Dover is within a 10-minute walk of The Children's Museum of New Hampshire and Henry Law Park. You'll also find Woodman Institute and Dover Bowl Family Fun Center within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Downtown Dover Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Downtown Dover Inn include a casino?

No, Downtown Dover Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Downtown Dover Inn?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Downtown Dover Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a meal delivery service and streaming services as well as an indoor pool.

Does Downtown Dover Inn have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Downtown Dover Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Downtown Dover Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Downtown Dover Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Downtown Dover Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Downtown Dover Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Downtown Dover Inn?

The closest major airport to Downtown Dover Inn is Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.), which is 10.2 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional), which is located 20.4 mi away (33-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Downtown Dover Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Downtown Dover Inn.

Downtown Dover Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 307 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lucas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The facility was not in the best condition and it appears that people and dogs live there. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean good customer service the only down side kids hanging outside till late hard to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

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

Don’t stay here

Tv remote not working, no chain lock on door did not feel safe, it’s basically like a homeless shelter, people doing drigs in parking lots teens walking around barefoot, staff on personal phone by pool. Did not try pool because vibe was weird seemed clean enough but like the soaps and lotions were small disposable type but had not been changed out they weee used.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
There’s a sign at the counter indicating that there’s breakfast starting at 7 AM and it also states online but there is no breakfast offering. When you stood in the shower, the water would rise around your ankles. The walls are thin beds are reasonably comfortable and it was good for late arrival and early departure but overall a pretty mediocre place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were not in the best condition. Renovation needed. But the location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1. cafeteria was small and not so organized/clean, needed a tending to by employee, most hotels have someone there in the room full time, cleaning, organizing, stocking etc., this one did not. 2. room seemed tired, the bathroom had marks on the wall from someone's wheel chair tires in the drywall. Fixtures looked new and the tile, but not sure if the work is "in process" or underfunded. 3. many guests smoke right outside the rooms, so you had to walk through the smoke. 4. our A/C was missing the grill inside. 5. walls in the room had dirt above the bedframe, weird, and an odd odor when you walk in. Disappointed for sure, pictures look better than the actual hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISHNATH

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

6/10 Okay

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, run down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenna

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No privacy.

Memory foam bed was extremely uncomfortable, pool was out of service for maintenance, room had a mirror angled towards a window with no privacy shade. Had request a new room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I give it 5 stars for the price. It had exactly what we needed which was 2 comfy beds, hot shower, and quiet. We stayed in side by the pool which was closed for maintenance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dorean

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool wasn't working. Breakfast was cold cereal, bagels w/ no cream cheese or toast. You have to ASK for orange juice. I asked for towels never got them. Never came to clean our room. Keurig didn't work. Floors were FILTHY. Pic below.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

underwhelming

Huge turnoff, rug was worn, stained and smelly. Large, cracked mirror. Overall, room was sub-par. Plus side, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Madeline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Reasonable Stay

The staff was excellent. We checked in super late and they were very accommodating. We were disappointed that the pool was closed. The room was reasonably comfortable, but the dog in the room next door barking at the kid knocking at 2am was annoying (not in their control though).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn't filthy but I certainly wouldn't call it clean. Broken mirror in the bathroom, didn't smell great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t do it. Only lasted 30 mins before checking out and finding a safer place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Enrique, Stamford

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beware pictures do not tell true condition of inn
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Good basic lodging. The pool was closed and when it reopened the
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

⭐️⭐️

Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs more variety for breakfast. Bed was very comfortable. Everything was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025