Novar Arms Hotel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Lounge
Miscellaneous

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
13 June - 14 June

Explore the area

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Balconie Street, Dingwall, Scotland, IV16 9UN
  • Place, Fyrish Monument
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed

About the area

Evanton

At Novar Arms Hotel, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Fyrish Monument and 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from Alness Golf Club. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free wired Internet in public areas. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Dingwall hotel include Dalmore Distillery and Dingwall Leisure Centre.

What's nearby

  • Fyrish Monument - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Castle - 29 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 30 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 30 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 59 min drive - 64.3 km

Getting around

  • Alness Station - 10 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe India - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Storehouse Of Foulis - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Masala - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Miss Ying Thai - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caledonian Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Novar Arms Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Wired Internet is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Dingwall hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Novar Arms Hotel offers 22 accommodations with free toiletries.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Novar Arms Hotel?

Yep, Novar Arms Hotel has a free self car park.

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

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novar Arms Hotel on 13 Jun 2026 start from NZ$250, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Novar Arms Hotel?

The closest beach to Novar Arms Hotel is Rosemarkie Beach (15.5 km).

Does Novar Arms Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Novar Arms Hotel?

No, Novar Arms Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novar Arms Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Novar Arms Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Novar Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

4/10 Poor

A

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not for me.

The staff were lovely. No complaints there, and my room had been recently renovated, but the bathroom drains in my ensuite were really smelly. Also, the breakfast coffee was tasteless, and the scrambled eggs didn't taste like eggs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All members of the group thought this was an absolute jewel. The rooms were clean tidy and comfortable. We availed ourselves of the bar and the drinks were spot on. for food we all had the steak pie which was fabulous. Breakfast was again fantastic and for the price was an absolute bargain. the staff were great friendly and no dramas there are many hotel chains could learn lessons from this establishment. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Natsue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The out of an electric bulb on the bed

One of the electric bulb on the beds didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne Michelle

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

I would stay there again. A good value

The bed was comfortable, the room was clean. There was mildew in the shower, but it had excellent water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aakar

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

Great

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Very good place

The place was just right for us food was good staff all very helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to help storm flosis hit when we were there power of for two days,they did there best supplied sandwich fruit drinks and a bottle of wine
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Justina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Travelled with group
Very nice staff who looked after us. Quiet apart from the seagulls. However the decor could need a revamp and some TLC. It’s an old pub but curtains etc can easily be fixed and it stays light very late and blackouts must be a certainty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katwanya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The local people really made the stay here pleasant. They were welcoming, funny and gave us the lay of the land, giving us tips on what to do in the area and where to go. We enjoyed our time hanging out with the them. Also, the food at the restaurant here was delicious and there was live entertainment our first nights stay. The Fyrish Monument trail was nearby but it was quite a hike to get to no matter what the locals say. The Scottish are fit walkers, it nothing for the to hike the area in which they live but for us visitors this hike is steep and challenging if you are not someone who does this type of hike often. We did it and made it to the top which was rewarding. Overall, we made friends with quite a few people from our stay here and have already been in contact with them recently. We would stay here again just for the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hotel room was very clean, a little outdated but was spotless which was really good. However the rest of the hotel was not to the same standard and spoiled my feeling of being comfortable in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025