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Novar Arms Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A white building with multiple windows and a sign that reads "Novar Arms Hotel". - Novar Arms Hotel (Dingwall)
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, a wardrobe, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall. - Novar Arms Hotel (Dingwall)
A corner room with a wooden barrel labeled "Glenmorangie," a bench with a plaid cushion, and framed pictures on the wall. - Novar Arms Hotel (Dingwall)
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf. - Novar Arms Hotel (Dingwall)
A hallway with a wooden desk displaying magazines, a framed picture on the wall, and a red carpet. - Novar Arms Hotel (Dingwall)
Concerts and live shows, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Novar Arms Hotel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free wired internet.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, and a window with blinds.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A white building with multiple windows and a sign that reads "Novar Arms Hotel".

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A white building with multiple windows and a sign that reads "Novar Arms Hotel".

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Dingwall is home to Novar Arms Hotel. Alness Golf Club and Dalmore Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fairy Glen Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. Dingwall Leisure Centre and Invergordon Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Evanton travel guide
Map
Balconie Street, Dingwall, Scotland, IV16 9UN

What's nearby

  • A historic castle on a hill with a river in the foreground.
    Inverness Castle
    31 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • A historic church with Gothic architecture, surrounded by trees and a well-lit street at dusk.
    Inverness Cathedral
    31 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • A stone monument with a plaque commemorating the Battle of Culloden, surrounded by flowers and a bench.
    Culloden Battlefield
    37 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • A historic castle on a grassy hill overlooking a large body of water.
    Loch Ness
    43 min drive - 32.6 miles
  • Fyrish Monument
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Alness Station
    10 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe India
    6 min drive
  • Miss Ying Thai
    8 min drive
  • Chilli Masala
    9 min drive
  • Highland Farm Cafe
    5 min drive
  • The Mallard
    9 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is Novar Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Novar Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novar Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Novar Arms Hotel located?

Situated in Dingwall, this hotel is steps from Fyrish Monument, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alness Golf Club and Dalmore Distillery. Tulloch Castle and Dingwall Leisure Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Novar Arms Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 179 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Staff were friendly and helpful and dinner was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Lady on breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and drink were very good with a nice breakfast thrown in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely no complaints. Everything was clean,food was good anf plentiful.All the people we met were super friendly.It was a really unique place to stay in and we enjoyed it alot. A shout out to Tanya who was fabulous during our stay and went above and beyond in ensuring we made it to the cruise port to catch our ship. Thank you also to her husband for driving us there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Check in was quick and easy, every staff member I spoke with was helpful and friendly, food was excellent and very reasonably priced, room was clean and tidy, only small downside is room was rather small as was the TV, but did nt take anything away from a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

The hotel was good for one night - a place to rest your head. It is not somewhere that I would have booked for a longer stay. It was an okay experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and tidy rooms, very friendly staff and great food
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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Small town, good jumping off point for Inverness and northern Scotland. Bar and dining downstairs, grocery store just next door, easy access to the highway. Pretty quiet where we were towards the back, gulls made the most noise of anything, but nothing thst bothered us. Room itself was fine, we ended up in a triple room somehow (just me and my wife), so space was a little tight with a queen and a twin bed, but it was ok. Bathroom was ok too, no real issues. All in all, nice enough stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location - close to many tourist areas, the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff at the hotel was very friendly and gave us information on places to visit! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

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Room adequate though mystified why no plug for kettle unless it was on the floor! Our evening meal was very nice. Sadly breakfast was not. Dreadfully short staffed. Lady cooking was apparently also the only staff available to pay. We waited an hour after ordering , poached eggs were hard and cold on cold toast. Had to keep asking for toast for marmalade . No water in coffee machine and young very pleasant waitress was unsure how it worked. The coffee wasn’t nice either. 2 customers walked out sick of waiting. We did get a £10 refund. Live music previous night finished at around 10.45 but meant drunk guests noisy till 1.0 am. Not hotels fault but very annoying . Sadly we won’t return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely area with easy access to attractions. Cozy, clean and dining on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice polite staff...nice clean room comfy bed excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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It is a nice cosy Hotel, friendly people and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Quaint, homey feel. Comfy bed, great meal in pub, staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were really friendly and the meals were great value. Ensure you have breakfast it was very nice and not expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely little hotel. Rooms were spacious. Pub downstairs was very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Novar Arms Hotel. Is warm & friendly, from the bonnie lasses behind the bar & waitress,+ locals on my side of bar, Food is excellent, comfy bed how could ask for MORE.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Cleanly and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Comfortable bed and good food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

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

A comfortable stay

A comfortable stay. A good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Welcoming stay

Lovely stay with my dog Room had been redecorated and bathroom refurbished recently Dinner was good , generous portions and sensibly priced There is a great woodland for dog walks on the doorstep
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Novar Arms

Very clean rooms with good facilities and a very clean bathroom. Really friendly staff and great food.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were friendly food was good but surroundings were a bit dated,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024