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NovaStar Motel On The Lake

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BBQ/picnic Area
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View
Economy Apartment, Lake View
Full Kitchenette Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View
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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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

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

  • 19 sq m
  • 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

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

  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

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

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Apartment, Lake View | Living area

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

Comfort Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

NovaStar Motel On The Lake

Lakefront motel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
This motel features a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and barbecue grills. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a picnic area, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at NovaStar Motel On The Lake. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a terrace, and a vending machine
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Yarmouth Mall and a few minutes from Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly NovaStar Motel On The Lake. Self parking is free.
Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
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 transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 lift

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

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 120.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03150710304056533-214, STR2526T2206
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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NovaStar Motel on the Lake (formally El Rancho Motel)
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NovaStar Motel on the Lake (formally El Rancho Motel)

Reviews

NovaStar Motel On The Lake Reviews

6.8

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 182 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rebeccah

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pink bathtub
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place overlooking Milo Lake. The room was a bit tight with door not being able to be opened fully due to furniture and the bed was very close to the bed. There was no a/c but they provided a fan. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew, milton

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay simple clean with nice views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frank

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

Poorly run joint.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Caulist

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

4/10 Poor

Mackenzie

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

Won’t stay again.

The service wasn’t terrible but wasn’t great. Talked to me through the ring camera, when I checked in and out.. wasn’t worth $150 for one night. Very outdated. Not the cleanest. Mold in the bathroom, it’ll do if you’re in a pinch. Likely wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Murray

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

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

2/10 Terrible

Philip, Halifax

Travelled with partner
The suit was very rundown and dated. The radiators and the stove were rusty, the tub is mouldy. There was only one kitchen chair. There was only enough cutlery for one or two people. The kitchen cupboards were completely empty, no salt, pepper, oil, or anything else. No coffee machine. Lots of extension cords run around. Microwave blew a breaker and we lost 1/2 of the outlets. We were late arriving and they had just turned the heat on so it took a very long time to warm up. We booked two nights but left after the first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula

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

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
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