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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
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ₩174,115
₩208,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

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

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, and a window with blinds.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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
(5 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Dingwall is home to Novar Arms Hotel. Alness Golf Club and Dalmore Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fairy Glen Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. Dingwall Leisure Centre and Invergordon Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Evanton travel guide
Map
Balconie Street, Dingwall, Scotland, IV16 9UN

What's nearby

  • A historic castle on a hill with a river in the foreground.
    Inverness Castle
    29 min drive - 33.6 km
  • A historic church with twin towers and a surrounding park.
    Inverness Cathedral
    31 min drive - 34.2 km
  • A historic castle on a grassy hill overlooking a large body of water.
    Loch Ness
    43 min drive - 52.4 km
  • A historic castle ruin by a lake with a grassy hill and a stone pathway.
    Urquhart Castle
    61 min drive - 64.0 km
  • Fyrish Monument
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Storehouse Of Foulis
    2 min drive
  • Cafe India
    6 min drive
  • Chilli Masala
    9 min drive
  • Caledonian Bar
    9 min drive
  • Green Lady Bar
    8 min drive

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 secured bicycle storage
    • Smoke-free premises and 1 meeting room

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: 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 elevators

Property class

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 Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novar Arms Hotel on Aug 12, 2026 start from ₩174,115, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Novar Arms Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lady on breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely no complaints. Everything was clean,food was good anf plentiful.All the people we met were super friendly.It was a really unique place to stay in and we enjoyed it alot. A shout out to Tanya who was fabulous during our stay and went above and beyond in ensuring we made it to the cruise port to catch our ship. Thank you also to her husband for driving us there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy, every staff member I spoke with was helpful and friendly, food was excellent and very reasonably priced, room was clean and tidy, only small downside is room was rather small as was the TV, but did nt take anything away from a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marie

The hotel was good for one night - a place to rest your head. It is not somewhere that I would have booked for a longer stay. It was an okay experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

RAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were friendly food was good but surroundings were a bit dated,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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