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NovaStar Motel On The Lake

2.0 star property
Lakefront motel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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BBQ/picnic area
Lake
Full Kitchenette Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View
Full Kitchenette Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Explore the area

Map
214 Hwy 1, Dayton, Dayton, NS, B5A 5A1
  • Yarmouth Regional Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Yarmouth Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • W. Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Yarmouth, NS (YQI)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Toaster
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Studio Suite

Comfort Studio Suite | Bathroom

Comfort Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Apartment

Economy Apartment | Living area

Economy Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Toaster
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Full Kitchenette Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Toaster
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Double and Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Toaster
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Dayton

At NovaStar Motel On The Lake you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Yarmouth Mall and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Yarmouth County Museum. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Plus you'll find a garden, barbecues and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Dayton motel, you'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Yarmouth Ferry Terminal and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Mariners Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Yarmouth Regional Hospital - 2 min drive
  • Yarmouth Mall - 3 min drive
  • Yarmouth Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive
  • Mariners Centre - 5 min drive
  • Yarmouth Links - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive

About this property

NovaStar Motel On The Lake

Lakefront motel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly NovaStar Motel On The Lake. Self parking is free.
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
NovaStar Motel On The Lake offers 16 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

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

Languages

English, German, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 lift

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

  • 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 and check-out are 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 120.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay and cash.

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

NovaStar Motel On The Lake offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NovaStar Motel On The Lake on 25 Feb 2025 start from AU$157.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

Yep, NovaStar Motel On The Lake has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

The closest beach to NovaStar Motel On The Lake is Pembroke Beach (3.5 km).

Does NovaStar Motel On The Lake serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

Furry friends are welcome at NovaStar Motel On The Lake, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

There is a golf course next to NovaStar Motel On The Lake.

NovaStar Motel On The Lake Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 140 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
20 years old, no ac, coffee pot but no coffee. Hot water goes in and out, shower knob to turn off hot water which turned ice cold could not be turned off, until plummer arrived to fix it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t!!!
Just plan awful. We checked in, walked into the room and decided to sleep in our car. Cobwebs, peeling paint, flimsy doors, no security, scary.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in at 4:30 but room not ready till 6ish
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Low key basics near Yarmouth's ferry terminal
Low key no frills comfort near The Cat Ferry terminal in Yarmouth. Shows its age with a few cracked floor tiles, but the room was quiet and comfy after a long drive and ferry trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to get to ferry terminal in Yarmouth. Nothing walkable from hotel. Hotel is aging and run down. Staff were friendly and helpful. Our booking said check in was at 1pm but on arrival the hotel said check in was at 4pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Chantalle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this motel one night, and it was one of the worst experiences I've ever had. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that the place was poorly maintained. The room was unbearably hot because there was no air conditioning, making it impossible to get a good night's sleep, especially my elderly dog who was panting the entire time. To make matters worse, the Wi-Fi connection was practically nonexistent, which was incredibly frustrating as we couldn't connect to anything. The cleanliness of the room was appalling and the overall state of the room made us uncomfortable. We were so dissatisfied that we decided to check out a day early, even though we were refused a refund for the remaining night. I strongly advise anyone considering staying here to look elsewhere. This place is in desperate need of improvements, and until that happens, I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. They had multiple guests leave early and they continue to rip people off who cannot see themselves staying any longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024