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NovaStar Motel On The Lake

2.0 star property
Lakefront motel in Dayton with free parking

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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

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Microwave
Toaster
  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Toaster
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Economy Apartment, Lake View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Bathroom

Comfort Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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
  • ‪Mary Brown's Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bulk Barn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬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 an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a garden. Tee up with amenities such as a golf clubhouse at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a vending machine and barbecues
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at NovaStar Motel On The Lake include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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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

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 and check-out are 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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, STR2526T2206

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 to midnight for a fee of CAD 15.

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

Checkout 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. 42 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 186 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was easy, breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

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

Denis

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

6/10 Okay

Cecile

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Before I give my review, I believe the hotel was undergoing a complete renovation room-by-room. Our room had not been renovated yet so I don’t think it should’ve been rented out. What we noticed for the two nights that we stayed there was a shabby & dusty room. I don’t mind shabby and old, but I don’t appreciate it being unclean. The bathtub and the toilet were dirty. The shower curtain was disgusting. My husband and I did not take showers for the two nights that we stayed there. The vanity/sink in the bathroom appeared to be clean. There were plenty of towels. The floors were dusty and damaged. The sheets on the beds were rumpled and old and the bedspreads were stained. There were no hooks in the bathroom. There was no closet. The kitchen was not fully equipped: there were no glasses nor dishcloths/towels. There were a few dishes and eating utensils and only one dull knife. No veggie peeler; no bottle openers. The price of the room was not high, but you weren’t getting much for your money. I would wait until they did a complete renovation before ever renting a room from this motel again. The staff seemed to be friendly, although we didn’t spend a lot of time speaking to the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need air-conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The people at check in were nice but the room was dirty and cabinets falling apart. The couch had a very old cover on it, the windows were sealed shut and very dirty. We decided to leave and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have liked a coffee machine in room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was not terrible, but it was in poor state of repair and missing many amenities one would expect from a motel. It felt more like a neglected air BNB. There were some positives though. There was ample room and beds. The view of the lake was beautiful and the proximity to town was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in at 4:30 but room not ready till 6ish
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Darcie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place was ok. You get what you pay for. We booked a kitchenette and it was nice but very old. Rusty heaters, fridge and oven. No AC. there was a fan and a tv and microwave. Only ONE kitchen chair which was very strange. Nothing fancy by any means but if you're looking for a cheap stay, this is just fine. Staff were very friendly! Free breakfast (toast, yogurt, apples, cereal, coffee. Nothing special but still good.)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Troy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No clue how to run a business
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise

Says that breakfast is included bur it was not. Had to leave by 10am and go to Tims.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Stephane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful, the area is a little too far to go downtown by foot. Everything seemed normal until the taxis would get to the rooms near us on multiple occasions and honk their horn for the tenant to see him. So finally, it seemed like a place rented weekly or monthly to people with certain issues!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
20 years old, no ac, coffee pot but no coffee. Hot water goes in and out, shower knob to turn off hot water which turned ice cold could not be turned off, until plummer arrived to fix it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jean Christophe

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was charged twice, once by Expedia and once at checkin. If I didn’t verified and asked to be re-imbursed one of the two, I guess the motel would have kept the money. Also I wasn’t given the wifi password at checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We ended up leaving because it was too hot and muggy for a small room without air conditioning. The receptionist was very nice and found us an extra fan but that just wasn't going to work in that climate. Clean updated room with kitchenette would have been fine except for that, the big windows didn't open and the small windows didn't provide enough air flow. We would have never been able to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023