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NovaStar Motel On The Lake

2.0 star property

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A dining area with a table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A room with two chairs, a small table with remotes, a bed, a desk with a microwave, and a view of a lake.
A covered patio with outdoor seating, overlooking a lake with flags, a parking area, and a view of a distant bridge.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A house with a stone facade, large windows, and a view of a lake and distant buildings.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $110
$94 nightly
$110 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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214 Hwy 1, Dayton, Dayton, NS, B5A 5A1
  • Place, Yarmouth Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Frost Park
    ‪3 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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dayton

Located in Dayton, NovaStar Motel On The Lake is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Yarmouth Mall and Yarmouth Ferry Terminal. .This golf motel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Yarmouth County Museum and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mariners Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Yarmouth Mall - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Frost Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • The Yarmouth Arts Regional Council's Playhouse and Arts Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Yarmouth County Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Mariners Centre - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marco's Grill & Pasta House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

NovaStar Motel On The Lake

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 217 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Paula

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

Beverly

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

10/10 Excellent

JITENDRA

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

andrew

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

Marcia

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

10/10 Excellent

Irma

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

6/10 Okay

Dylan

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

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Hubert

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

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

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

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

Tracy

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

Kerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Annika

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

4/10 Poor

Brigitte

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not clean. Floors were dirty. Main lobby was closed. Had to call a number to talk to someone to deliver towels. Staff only available at a certain time as they worked another job during the night. No breakfast available as was stated on the Expedia website. Unfortunately, I will not rebook this property. Disappointed as I stayed last summer and it was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denis

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

8/10 Good

David

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

6/10 Okay

Sam

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

8/10 Good

Doreen

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

jerome

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good staff . Need to fix lights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Charles

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff, very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

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