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NovaStar Motel On The Lake

2.0 star property
Lakefront motel within easy reach of Yarmouth Mall

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BBQ/picnic area
Economy Apartment, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Full Kitchenette Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Front of property
NovaStar Motel On The Lake offers a tranquil retreat close to Yarmouth County Museum and Yarmouth Mall. Tee off at the 18 holes of golf, unwind on the garden or enjoy continental breakfast.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$68 nightly
The total price is $80
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Microwave
Toaster
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
  • 205 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Microwave
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 250 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Toaster
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Kitchenette
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Apartment, Lake View

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

Economy Apartment, Lake View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Studio Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels

Comfort Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Kitchenette
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
214 Hwy 1, Dayton, Dayton, NS, B5A 5A1

What's nearby

  • Yarmouth Regional Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Yarmouth Mall - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Yarmouth County Museum - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Yarmouth Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Mariners Centre - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mary Brown's Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bulk Barn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

NovaStar Motel On The Lake

NovaStar Motel On The Lake puts you just a 5-minute drive from Yarmouth Ferry Terminal. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and canoeing. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 17
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 17
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Golf clubhouse on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CAD 120.0 per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 15

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03150710304056533-214, STR2526T2206

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Frequently asked questions

Does NovaStar Motel On The Lake offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, NovaStar Motel On The Lake does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at NovaStar Motel On The Lake and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for boat tours and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around NovaStar Motel On The Lake like?

NovaStar Motel On The Lake is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Yarmouth Ferry Terminal, which is 4 minutes away by car.

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NovaStar Motel On The Lake Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and comfortable...staff were excellent..amble parking space left early so didnt have breakfast..very happy everything
Irma, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable, clean, and quiet. A great restaurant two minutes down the road 'Honey Bees Restaurant'.
The view from our room.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, very nice staff and breakfast
Susan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

No A/C, no coffee machine, no ice, no Kleenex, no bathroom fan. But it was very clean and very quiet
Rebeccah, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The place looks like its falling apart
Caulist, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Alice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good staff, very accommodating
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Need air-conditioning
David, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The people at check in were nice but the room was dirty and cabinets falling apart. The couch had a very old cover on it, the windows were sealed shut and very dirty. We decided to leave and stay somewhere else.
Nicole, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Would have liked a coffee machine in room
Ida, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

This property was not terrible, but it was in poor state of repair and missing many amenities one would expect from a motel. It felt more like a neglected air BNB. There were some positives though. There was ample room and beds. The view of the lake was beautiful and the proximity to town was perfect.
Tim, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Checked in at 4:30 but room not ready till 6ish
Nicole, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.)
Darcie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Says that breakfast is included bur it was not. Had to leave by 10am and go to Tims.
Denise, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

No clue how to run a business
Troy, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Rhonda, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The staff was very friendly and helpful, the area is a little too far to go downtown by foot. Everything seemed normal until the taxis would get to the rooms near us on multiple occasions and honk their horn for the tenant to see him. So finally, it seemed like a place rented weekly or monthly to people with certain issues!!!
Stephane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

We ended up leaving because it was too hot and muggy for a small room without air conditioning. The receptionist was very nice and found us an extra fan but that just wasn't going to work in that climate. Clean updated room with kitchenette would have been fine except for that, the big windows didn't open and the small windows didn't provide enough air flow. We would have never been able to sleep.
Catherine, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

We made our reservation but did not stay at this property. The room is antiquated and small and located in a noisy area without air conditioning. only a small fan for ventillation and would not have been able to open window because of party noise and traffic noise. Desk attendant was unable to reimburse our reservation money so will have to persue that through Expedia.
Ivan, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

When i arrived the tv wasnt working and no wifi. Office was closed at 430pm. I called about the tv and wifi, was told someonenwas in there way. No one mentioned they had to come from home. Zero communication and not an ounce of care in the world. After 15 mins i called back. She told me the on call personnwas on the way. After another 45 mins of waiting i called again, same lady but this time said she couldn't get a hold of the on call person that she would come, after 20 more mins of waiting she still hadnt shown. I called again and man answered, i told him my story and wanted my money back. And i did get my money bacl and stayed somewhere else. But they refunded only 133.87 of 163.40 i spend so i had to spend 1.5 on the phone to get my ither 29.00 bucks back. They asked me if inwanted a room at another hotel of theres. Why would i give money to people who left me.eaiting for 1.5 hours and lied to me. Never stay here
Alex, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not clean,

Dirty stove, oven Bathroom, taps dirty. Blinds filthy! Taps for showers just go around and around. Bathroom floor heats rusted. For the amount wr paid, terrible. Mgr. Can gardly speak english. Qiet and said will tell owner. I adked for a discount. Beds comfortable.
Denise, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Will do in a pinch for a night.

Got there just as office was closing, helpful to get us settled. Room was tiny. Bathroom was semi renovated; nice floors, tub was a 1970 original olive green, and there was black mold around the tub. The bed was small with little blankets and two smaller pillows. There was a fan and light attached to the switch and furniture was mismatched. The office was not open in the am and I tried to contact front desk to leave key but there was no answer.
Stacey, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Nova star motel

Je savais que Cetais un motel mais à notre arrivée , dans la chambre il manquais les taies d’oreiller . Le parking fais vraiment pitié et l’intérieur des chambres aussi . Pas d’air conditionné et vieux bain douche . Très très ordinaire surtout pour le prix .Aller ailleurs
Nancy, 1-night trip