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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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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
The NovaStar Motel On The Lake sits close to both the Yarmouth County Museum and Yarmouth Mall, making it convenient for exploring local culture. Guests can play a round at the 18-hole golf course, relax in the garden, or start their day with the continental breakfast.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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
  • 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

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

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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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa 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
  • 250 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
  • 205 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Dayton, NovaStar Motel On The Lake is in the suburbs and on the waterfront. Yarmouth Ferry Terminal and Yarmouth Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hebron Recreation Complex and Pembroke Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Mariners Centre. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bulk Barn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mary Brown's Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 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), a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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

  • 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

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

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 172 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Beverly

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

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at 2am due to delayed flights and were graciously attended to
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

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

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

10/10 Excellent

andrew

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

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

David

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

Brigitte

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

4/10 Poor

Melanie

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

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

6/10 Okay

christine

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

Rebeccah

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

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

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

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

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

Mackenzie

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

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

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