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NovaStar Motel On The Lake

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

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Economy Apartment | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi
Economy Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, toaster
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

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

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, toaster

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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Economy Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Economy Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Microwave
Toaster
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Full Kitchenette Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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Triple Room, Double and Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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 - 1.8 miles
  • Yarmouth Mall - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Yarmouth Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mariners Centre - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Yarmouth Links - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

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

Motel near Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
Located close to Yarmouth Mall and Yarmouth County Museum, NovaStar Motel On The Lake provides free continental breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace. Tee up with amenities like a golf clubhouse at this motel. In addition to a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at NovaStar Motel On The Lake have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, German, Vietnamese

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

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 elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

El Rancho Motel Yarmouth
El Rancho Yarmouth
NovaStar Motel On The Lake Motel
NovaStar Motel On The Lake Dayton
NovaStar Motel On The Lake Motel Dayton
NovaStar Motel on the Lake (formally El Rancho Motel)
El Rancho Motel
Novastar On The Lake Dayton
NovaStar Motel On The Lake Motel
NovaStar Motel On The Lake Dayton
NovaStar Motel On The Lake Motel Dayton
NovaStar Motel on the Lake (formally El Rancho Motel)

Frequently asked questions

Is NovaStar Motel On The Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– midnight for a fee of CAD 15.

What time is check-out at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does NovaStar Motel On The Lake provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is NovaStar Motel On The Lake located?

Situated in Dayton, this golf motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Yarmouth Mall, Yarmouth County Museum, and Yarmouth Ferry Terminal. Mariners Centre and Hebron Recreation Complex are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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NovaStar Motel On The Lake Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 142 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Caulist

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place looks like its falling apart
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Chris

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Denis

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

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

4/10 Poor

Randy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks absolutely gorgeous on the outside. The staff were super friendly and helpful. This is a very old motel very dated and the room smell musty need some major renovations on the inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is easy access from the highway. Clean and large rooms. Owners are amazing and generous. Would stay here again 5-star!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marnie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do i start. Electrical wires poking through the walls, overloaded plugs. Broken window, holes in the walls, paint peeling on the ceiling and bathroom door. No fan in the bathroom. Flooring was separated, tripping hazard. Didnt even plow the parking lot after 6 inches of snow, plus it was on a steep hill. Never saw anyone for checkin or checkout. Flat sheet thrown over the mattress, no fitted sheet. DO NOT STAY THERE! PLUS CHARGED 120 DOLLARS PER NIGHT! No refund offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant. Room was cozy. Nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the room. Much larger than we anticipated. The room was quite warm when we entered but the lovely owner turned on the A/C for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Akashdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel had issues with the TV Breakfast is early 0615-0715
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024