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NovaStar Motel On The Lake

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
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Full Kitchenette Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Economy Apartment, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
$124
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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214 Hwy 1, Dayton, Dayton, NS, B5A 5A1
  • Yarmouth Regional Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Yarmouth Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Studio Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels

Comfort Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Apartment, Lake View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Economy Apartment, Lake View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Full Kitchenette Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Full Kitchenette Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • 250 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Triple Room, Double and Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Triple Room, Double and Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • 205 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

NovaStar Motel On The Lake

Dayton motel close to Yarmouth Mall
This motel features a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and barbecue grills. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a picnic area, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite.
NovaStar Motel On The Lake offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Dayton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly motel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf clubhouse

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CAD 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 CAD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 120.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: CAD 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

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 and cash
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03150710304056533-214

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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NovaStar Motel On The Lake Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 172 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Caulist

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place looks like its falling apart
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mackenzie

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

Won’t stay again.

The service wasn’t terrible but wasn’t great. Talked to me through the ring camera, when I checked in and out.. wasn’t worth $150 for one night. Very outdated. Not the cleanest. Mold in the bathroom, it’ll do if you’re in a pinch. Likely wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marnie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do i start. Electrical wires poking through the walls, overloaded plugs. Broken window, holes in the walls, paint peeling on the ceiling and bathroom door. No fan in the bathroom. Flooring was separated, tripping hazard. Didnt even plow the parking lot after 6 inches of snow, plus it was on a steep hill. Never saw anyone for checkin or checkout. Flat sheet thrown over the mattress, no fitted sheet. DO NOT STAY THERE! PLUS CHARGED 120 DOLLARS PER NIGHT! No refund offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Tried to call multiple times to confirm my arrival time. No answer. Arrived around 7 pm. There was no lights in at the offiice. I used the ring buzzer. I was told my room number and the key was in it. The room was cold. Furniture in front of all the registers. No breakfast the next morning as stated in my reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Philip, Halifax

Traveled with partner
The suit was very rundown and dated. The radiators and the stove were rusty, the tub is mouldy. There was only one kitchen chair. There was only enough cutlery for one or two people. The kitchen cupboards were completely empty, no salt, pepper, oil, or anything else. No coffee machine. Lots of extension cords run around. Microwave blew a breaker and we lost 1/2 of the outlets. We were late arriving and they had just turned the heat on so it took a very long time to warm up. We booked two nights but left after the first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the lake and the sunset. Staff very accommodating and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
View of the lake is amazing. Beautiful sunset
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

No coffee in room , no internet, terrible room

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Olha, Lower Sackville

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cathy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older facility but it was comfortable and great for our family. We all enjoyed the walking trail behind the motel (trans canada trail, goes for miles and miles, and always dear on the trail) and the breakfast. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint little Inn for our night's stay. Staff we're exceptionally friendly and eager to help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property. Very friendly staff. Rooms have an upgraded look to them and are very clean Will absolutely stay there again when I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Darcie

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place was ok. You get what you pay for. We booked a kitchenette and it was nice but very old. Rusty heaters, fridge and oven. No AC. there was a fan and a tv and microwave. Only ONE kitchen chair which was very strange. Nothing fancy by any means but if you're looking for a cheap stay, this is just fine. Staff were very friendly! Free breakfast (toast, yogurt, apples, cereal, coffee. Nothing special but still good.)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti

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

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Small quarters

Location was good with a comfortable bed. However, we didn't have wifi. They charged an $8 tax for the soap and shampoo. It's old and we had spiders inside and out.It's small; when you open the door it hits the bed and the bathroom door hits the other side of the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Natascha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Woke up 15 times due to the scratchy sheets. No real lock on door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple access, gracious host and clean as a whistle room. There was difficulty getting tv to work, but handled by the staff quickly. (turned out to be batteries in one remote). Breakfast was simple but good. The lady in charge was a great host for our one night stay. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024