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Novar Arms Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers find genuine charm at this welcoming hotel where the cozy bar invites relaxation and the full-service spa offers rejuvenating treatments

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The Novar Arms Hotel offers authentic hospitality with an intimate bar, on-site restaurant, free WiFi in common areas, free parking, and a banquet hall for special gatherings. Enjoy the full-service spa, a perfect retreat after a day of exploring.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
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About this property

Novar Arms Hotel

  • Property highlights
  • Take advantage of concerts and live shows, a bar and a restaurant at Novar Arms Hotel. Stay connected with free wired Internet.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
    • 1 meeting room and secured bike storage

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay for free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is Novar Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novar Arms Hotel?

As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novar Arms Hotel on 23 May 2026 start from AU$207, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Novar Arms Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Novar Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novar Arms Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Novar Arms Hotel located?

Situated in Dingwall, this hotel is steps from Fyrish Monument and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alness Golf Club and Dalmore Distillery. Dingwall Leisure Centre and Dingwall Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and drink were very good with a nice breakfast thrown in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy rooms, very friendly staff and great food
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel was very friendly and gave us information on places to visit! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R. Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - close to many tourist areas, the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel. Rooms were spacious. Pub downstairs was very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area with easy access to attractions. Cozy, clean and dining on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, homey feel. Comfy bed, great meal in pub, staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanly and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice polite staff...nice clean room comfy bed excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and the meals were great value. Ensure you have breakfast it was very nice and not expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Novar Arms Hotel. Is warm & friendly, from the bonnie lasses behind the bar & waitress,+ locals on my side of bar, Food is excellent, comfy bed how could ask for MORE.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frits

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice cosy Hotel, friendly people and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Welcoming stay

Lovely stay with my dog Room had been redecorated and bathroom refurbished recently Dinner was good , generous portions and sensibly priced There is a great woodland for dog walks on the doorstep
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Novar Arms

Very clean rooms with good facilities and a very clean bathroom. Really friendly staff and great food.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Comfortable bed and good food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

DONELLA

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

A comfortable stay

A comfortable stay. A good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

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

Great Stay, Great People.

Had a 1 night stay here whilst working away. Lovely little hotel with friendly staff. Good food & drink options & being on the NC500 route a good atmosphere around the pub with others visitors also interacting with eachother. Would recomend to anyone looking for somewhere to stay around that area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were all very friendly and extremely helpful. Particularly when we asked to move to another room. So helpful and polite, excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The mattress was very uncomfortable. Furnishings were old. Bathroom was ok. The breakfast was very good and the bar area was colorful. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely friendly hotel. Good food nice staff. Downside a bit isolated ie not much else in village other than the hotel. No lift available
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Nice

Nice older comfortable hotel. Meals were great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good stay

Stayed for 4 nights for work and would go back. Good food for evening meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Danae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service and lovely staff. The rooms are well appointed and very clean. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable though unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

D.D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice people. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024