Title: Novar Arms Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Novar Arms Hotel Hotel in Dingwall with full-service spa and restaurant ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/478200/478126/31281587.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/478200/478126/dc5c582d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/478200/478126/03f376c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/478200/478126/50c4ce41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Single Room, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/478200/478126/eba761d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Spa - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi £89 includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 29 - Oct 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=478126&PinnedHotelID=478126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=478126&PinnedHotelID=478126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 30 - Oct 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=478126&PinnedHotelID=478126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=478126&PinnedHotelID=478126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=478126&PinnedHotelID=478126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=478126&PinnedHotelID=478126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=478126&PinnedHotelID=478126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=478126&PinnedHotelID=478126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Standard Single Room, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/478200/478126/f648f524.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, Ensuite 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Iron/ironing board - 86 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Standard Single Room, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/478200/478126/43d5a824.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, Ensuite 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Digital channels Iron/ironing board - 118 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### Standard Double Room, Ensuite 8.6 Excellent 4 reviews ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Desk Iron/ironing board - 118 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Iron/ironing board - 118 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDingwall-Hotels-Novar-Arms-Hotel.h478126.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDingwall-Hotels-Novar-Arms-Hotel.h478126.Hotel-Information) ## About the area 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 looking for area attractions can visit Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park and Black Isle Wildlife Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Evanton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Evanton.dx601837) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.66357%2C-4.33671&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RjrQDcEBFLsJX_r1HRLeoB53UvE=) Balconie Street, Dingwall, Scotland, IV16 9UN ### What's nearby - Fyrish Monument - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Dalmore Distillery - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles - Inverness Castle - 25 min drive - 20.7 miles - Inverness Cathedral - 25 min drive - 20.7 miles - Chanonry Point Lighthouse - 26 min drive - 19.2 miles ### Getting around - Alness Station - 10 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 35 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Cafe India - ‬6 min drive - ‪Storehouse Of Foulis - ‬2 min drive - ‪Batty’s Baps - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wimpy - ‬9 min drive - ‪Miss Ying Thai - ‬8 min drive ## About this property ### Novar Arms Hotel Property highlights Take advantage of a bar, a full-service spa 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 - Breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room and multilingual staff - A computer station, a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free wired internet ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Breakfast available for a fee - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Full-service spa ### Guest services - Multilingual staff ### Business services - Computer station - 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: 7:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 at the property ## Important information ### 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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. ### Property is also known as Novar Arms Novar Arms Dingwall Novar Arms Hotel Novar Arms Hotel Dingwall Novar Hotel Hotel Novar Arms Hotel Dingwall Dingwall Novar Arms Hotel Hotel Novar Arms Hotel Dingwall Novar Arms Dingwall Novar Arms Hotel Novar Arms Hotel Novar Arms Dingwall Novar Arms Hotel Hotel Novar Arms Hotel Dingwall Novar Arms Hotel Hotel Dingwall ## 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 29 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novar Arms Hotel on 1 Nov 2025 start from £89.00, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dingwall-Hotels-Novar-Arms-Hotel.h478126.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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: 7:00 PM. ### 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 spa hotel is steps from Fyrish Monument and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alness Golf Club and Dalmore Distillery. Dingwall Museum and Blackmuir Wood are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Novar Arms Hotel Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 65 8 - Good 57 6 - Okay 16 4 - Poor 7 2 - Terrible 3 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Staff & service ### 8.2/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leonard 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A lovely hotel ##### Leonard Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean and tidy rooms, very friendly staff and great food ##### Paul Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne Michelle 1 Sept 2025 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!! ##### Leanne Michelle Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna 23 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Cleanly and friendly. ##### Donna Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne 9 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely little hotel. Rooms were spacious. Pub downstairs was very welcoming ##### Joanne Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William 29 Sept 2025 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. ##### William Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angus 14 Jul 2025 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. ##### Angus Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quaint, homey feel. Comfy bed, great meal in pub, staff friendly and helpful. ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 5 Jul 2025 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 ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### steven 28 Apr 2025 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 ##### steven Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### colin 6 Aug 2025 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 ##### colin Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephen 13 Sept 2025 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 ##### stephen Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### R. Bruce 3 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location - close to many tourist areas, the staff were friendly and helpful. ##### R. Bruce Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### michelle 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely little hotel ##### michelle Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian 5 Jun 2025 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 ##### Brian Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely area with easy access to attractions. Cozy, clean and dining on site. ##### Linda Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justina 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean and tidy. Great. ##### Justina Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very nice polite staff...nice clean room comfy bed excellent ##### Richard Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Carl 25 Jun 2025 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 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7ab000ca-b033-46ae-b335-dd9b7997fba7-1750834044516.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b747168b-3144-4bc3-b511-c989dc02140c-1750834040260.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Carl Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frits 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It is a nice cosy Hotel, friendly people and clean rooms. ##### Frits Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### DONELLA 11 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A comfortable stay A comfortable stay. A good breakfast. ##### DONELLA Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Samantha 5 Jun 2025 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. ##### Samantha Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian 19 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Relaxing night-stop Really enjoyed this place. Comfortable bed, lively bar, really helpful staff ##### Ian ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff 18 Jan 2024 Comfortable bed and good food ##### Jeff Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very friendly and accommodating staff. ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Golden Jubilee Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clydebank-Hotels-Golden-Jubilee-Hotel.h664349.Hotel-Information) > > [Moffat Manor Holiday Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moffat-Hotels-Moffat-Manor-Country-Park.h17709438.Hotel-Information) > > [Ardoe House Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Hotels-Ardoe-House-Hotel-Spa.h23180.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunfermline-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Queensferry-Crossing.h1152983.Hotel-Information) > > [Cromlix](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunblane-Hotels-Cromlix.h1580309.Hotel-Information) > > [Glenisle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-Glenisle-Hotel.h2810774.Hotel-Information) > > [Loch Melfort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oban-Hotels-Loch-Melfort-Hotel.h520255.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Glasgow East Kilbride by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Glasgow-East-Kilbride.h520428.Hotel-Information) > > [Queen of the Loch, Balloch by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alexandria-Hotels-Queen-Of-The-Loch-By-Marstons-Inns.h33716771.Hotel-Information) > > [Auchrannie Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-Auchrannie-Resort.h4140916.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fenwick Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kilmarnock-Hotels-The-Fenwick-Hotel.h80930.Hotel-Information) > > [Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Glasgow-Westerwood-Spa-Golf-Resort.h893990.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kenmore Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberfeldy-Hotels-The-Kenmore-Club.h9234110.Hotel-Information) > > [Lochside House Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cumnock-Hotels-Lochside-House-Hotel-Spa.h900570.Hotel-Information) > > [The Whispering Pine Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Spean-Bridge-Hotels-The-Whispering-Pine-Lodge.h11119972.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Crutherland House and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Macdonald-Crutherland-House-And-Spa.h569463.Hotel-Information) > > [Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Glasgow-Hotels-Gleddoch-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h1502522.Hotel-Information) > > [Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Dalmahoy-Hotel-Country-Club.h21999.Hotel-Information) > > [Parklands Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Parklands-Hotel-Country-Club.h14766742.Hotel-Information) > > [Duck Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alexandria-Hotels-Duck-Bay-Hotel.h30097341.Hotel-Information) > > [The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stranraer-Hotels-Portpatrick-Hotel.h13430754.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Boutique Huntingtower Perth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Perth-Hotels-Leonardo-Boutique-Huntingtower-Perth.h859382.Hotel-Information) > > [The Busby Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-The-Busby-Hotel.h10004759.Hotel-Information) > > [Coylumbridge Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Coylumbridge-Resort-Hotel.h520458.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tarbet Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arrochar-Hotels-The-Tarbet-Hotel.h13407451.Hotel-Information) > > [Portavadie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tighnabruaich-Hotels-Portavadie.h11974275.Hotel-Information) > > [Onich Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-William-Hotels-Onich-Hotel.h48439952.Hotel-Information) > > [Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/West-Kilbride-Hotels-Seamill-Hydro-Hotel-Resort.h1818213.Hotel-Information) > > [Bowfield Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johnstone-Hotels-Bowfield-Hotel-Country-Club.h1796965.Hotel-Information)