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NovaStar Motel On The Lake

2.0 star property
Lakefront motel in Dayton with free parking

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Full Kitchenette Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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214 Hwy 1, Dayton, Dayton, NS, B5A 5A1
  • Place, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mariners Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Economy Apartment, Lake View

  • 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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Dayton

Yarmouth Mall is within 2 miles (3 km) of NovaStar Motel On The Lake while other popular attractions such as Yarmouth County Museum are within 3 miles (5 km). The 16 rooms at this motel include refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs.
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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

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

About this property

NovaStar Motel On The Lake

Lakefront motel in Dayton with free parking
Guests staying at NovaStar Motel On The Lake enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a picnic area. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this golf motel include barbecue grills, a garden, and a vending machine.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators, microwaves, and desks are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 120.0 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 17
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03150710304056533-214, STR2526T2206

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

NovaStar Motel On The Lake provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

This motel is located in Dayton, close to Yarmouth Mall, Mariners Centre, and Pembroke Beach. You'll also find Yarmouth Ferry Terminal and Yarmouth Links within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does NovaStar Motel On The Lake feature a casino at the property?

No, NovaStar Motel On The Lake doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What do couples enjoy most about NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

At this lakeside motel, couples will appreciate amenities like a golf clubhouse plus some guestrooms include kitchenettes and lake views.

Are there hot tubs at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does NovaStar Motel On The Lake have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, NovaStar Motel On The Lake doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does NovaStar Motel On The Lake allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at NovaStar Motel On The Lake for a fee of CAD 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at NovaStar Motel On The Lake?

Yes, some guestrooms at NovaStar Motel On The Lake offer a deck and may feature lake views.

Reviews

NovaStar Motel On The Lake Reviews

6.8

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 188 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Denise

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

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

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed and towels were clean, floor was not, as i spilt the freezer tray(it was full of water) so i cleaned it up and the towel was so dirty. They have a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leila, st Albans

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spiders in our room, we had the kitchenette and the glass ware was dirty, bathtub filthy we didn’t shower. we left as soon as we woke up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christiane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were booked to stay at the NovaStar hotel for five nights and wanted a room with easy access for big bags and some food prep facilities. We arrived very late in the night after driving from the city and found the room to have cobwebs, furniture covered in dust, the bathtub was leaking, moldy and covered in hair, plus there was a tear in the window covering and without blinds or curtains it was possible to see directly into the bathroom from the walkway. There was a strong odor of cologne or cleaning supplies, the lights flickered and while blackout curtains were in one window the other had just a thin blind so the lights from the parking lot and exterior were very bright inside. My daughter and felt both unsafe and unclean in the room but the staff available was not able to do anything with the reservation. The bed appeared clean and due to the late hour we stayed the night. I awoke the next morning with my eyes almost sealed shut due to allergies and the amount of dust. (Not seasonal allergies as this did not occur once we moved locations) we left at 6:30 in the morning and again staff on site told me that they could not change the reservation. I called the number provided and spoke with multiple people advising of the unacceptable state of the room and requested the remainder of the reservation to be cancelled and refunded (since I had paid for the entire visit directly through the hotel). After much back and forth the staff advised me that they would not offer
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebeccah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No A/C, no coffee machine, no ice, no Kleenex, no bathroom fan. But it was very clean and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rodney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bob, Regina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our kitchenette room was very spacious and we looked out on to the beautiful lake. We had table and chairs on the deck which was nice to sit at and have a glass of wine before going to dinner. There was no ac and the room became very hot during the day. Only 2 tiny windows were avaible to open and only one would open. The screen had a fist sized hole in it. There was a very old style box fan which did not deal with the heat in the room.It was a 50's style room which they had attempted to update. There were only 2 lamps in the room which provided inadequate light. I had to dust the room since it had not been dusted. Our room was never vacuumed or the bathroom cleaned during our 6 day stay. The kitchen sink didn't have a dishcloth or tea towel when we arrived. Eventually we received 2 dish cloths, no tea towel. We eventually received a towel bath mat, none the first day. There was no rubber bath mat and no grab bars for the tub. There was a new white toilet in the bathroom and the sink and tub were a weird color green( not avocado) from some distant era. Luckily there were new taps at the sink and a new shower fixture with good water pressure. All in all, we loved the location and the size of the suite but otherwise it was a bust! Definitely not worth $170 a night. Even on cool days the suite was sweltering. The old fashioned 50's style windows need replacing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

6/10 Okay

christine

Traveled with family
The owner was very friendly. The breakfast was very simple but adequate. No ac in the room but the fan helped. Bbq on the property came in very handy to make our supper. The room we stayed in was dated but everything worked. The yellow tub was very retro. Lots of towels, wash clothes, soap and shampoo
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brigitte, Vanderhoof

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to town. Quiet. Nice size room. No A/C. Clean. Nice lake views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Traveled with family
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