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NovaStar Motel On The Lake

Property class: 2

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A paved driveway leading to a waterfront property with a large body of water, a red car parked near a tree with yellow flowers, and a sign indicating a nearby location.
A house with a stone facade, large windows, and a view of a lake and distant buildings.
A bedroom with a bed, a fan, and large windows offering a view of a river and greenery.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and shower.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $90
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17

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214 Hwy 1, Dayton, Dayton, NS, B5A 5A1
  • Place, Yarmouth Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Yarmouth County Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mariners Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the street outside.

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

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Apartment, Lake View

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

Economy Apartment, Lake View

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

View all photos for Comfort Studio Suite

A room with a wooden dresser, a television, a small black appliance, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a wooden floor.

Comfort Studio Suite

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

APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10

DOUBLE LAKE VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

STUDIO DELUXE QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 5

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About this property

NovaStar Motel On The Lake

Dayton motel close to Yarmouth Mall
This motel features express check-out, a garden, and barbecue grills. 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.
NovaStar Motel On The Lake features a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Dayton motel also offers a garden, a picnic area, and room service (during limited hours). Onsite self parking is complimentary.
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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf clubhouse

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

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: 2:00 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 fee: CAD 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 17.10
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 15 per pet, per night plus CAD 17.10 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03150710304056533-214, STR2526T2206

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. 51 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 236 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks out from ahigh, across a small lake to other resorts. Steep driveway but easy parking because it was not booked up solid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, barely anything to cook with in the kitchen, smelled, tv from the 80’s, other guests sitting outside smoking pot- were in the same spot in the morning. At least the beds were decent and the bathroom was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Amenities
I would not recommend this place to anyone. Dirty!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel has agreat view to the lake. The rooms are basic and a bit dated. The bed was comfortable. The TV was working, but we needed to figure it out. The bathroom was old, and the sink was blocked and drained very slowly. The internet was spotty. There was no staff on site. There was no breakfast in the morning either as the ad stated. The motel is ok for a quick stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was easy, breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect stop on our road trip, close to Yarmouth, clean, and not too expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clean facility and a good variety of choices in the continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay simple clean with nice views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great place. Had a fun time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Very clean, very nice staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean and comfortable...staff were excellent..amble parking space left early so didnt have breakfast..very happy everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked through Booking .com, for a pet friendly room. Upon arrival they told us that our room was not pet friendly and that the booking sites didn’t know which rooms were for pets and that we had to book directly with the hotel to arrange for that. Our friend who had also stayed there said he contacted the hotel directly and was told to book through a booking site. ??? The front desk person then left and told us to show our friend which room he was in. There was no restaurant as showed on line. There was no coffee in the room, The TV did not work. There was no ice machine, even though there was an ice bucket in the room. Please stay somewhere else, there are lots of nice motels in Yarmouth. Nice town!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and basic motel with friendly staff. Easy parking, clean rooms, self-serve breakfast with plenty of options, and a 3-minute drive to the regional hospital. The rail trail runs right behind it, making it a very pleasant 12-minute walk to the nearest restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beautiful view of the lake and the property was well kept. The rooms are quite outdated but clean. Breakfast was decent (continental).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place But bring an extra blanket for cool nights
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
overall a nice place to stay had a nice view and the people were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no silverware, or pan for the oven. The Tv didn’t work and there was a beeping in the room every second. We were switched to different room after that. Unfortunately there was no kitchen but it was better compared to the previous room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Clean Room c
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very friendly an the view of the lake was rite in front of the hotel very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, and quiet. A great restaurant two minutes down the road 'Honey Bees Restaurant'.
The view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at 2am due to delayed flights and were graciously attended to
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
And older motel but clean and great value in todays over priced accommodations. Could be a bit warm on a very hot day as there is in AC. A great place to lay your head when sightseeing the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025