Nova Inn Inuvik

Nova Inn Inuvik

300 Mackenzie Road, Inuvik, Northwest Territories X0E 0T0 Canada
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#2 of 3 hotels in Inuvik
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
Come enjoy the northern hospitality at the Nova Inn in Inuvik. Located 2 degrees north of the Arctic Circle, Inuvik is a place worth seeing. At our hotel, enjoy the welcoming hospitality and warm atmosphere. We provide a wide range of amenities as well as exceptional service and unbeatable low rates. Nova Inn is situated with convenient access to the business section, hospital, and anything else you may need during your stay. Enjoy your time at the Nova Inn where we try and provide you with the simple pleasures that will make your stay as memorable as possible.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Baggage storage
Newspaper
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Parking
Wifi
Vending machine
Non-smoking hotel
ATM on site
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Safe
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Hungarian
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Departure795476 wrote a review Sep 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This motel is not new, but is fairly well maintained and what one would expect in such a remote location. We had planned to stay for two nights, but when wildfires threatened to close the road south we asked to leave after the first night. They obliged very nicely and understood our predicament, AND did not charge for the second night. the desk clerk was helpful in suggesting local restaurants too.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Paul C wrote a review Nov 2013
Inuvik, Canada
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I manage a hotel myself, and I am consistently impressed when visiting the Nova Inn in Inuvik by the professionalism of the staff (they go the extra step consistently - helping with baggage, asking if anything is needed, even refusing tips). The rooms are absolutely immaculate and the property is well maintained. It is an excellent property and hopefully it stays exactly as it is, because I can't imagine a better place to stay in Inuvik. The housekeepers do an amazing job - I have never seen such clean rooms as I have consistently had at this hotel.
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Date of stay: November 2013
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Regi0nalsalesmanager, Regional Sales Manager at Nova Inn Inuvik
Responded Nov 26, 2013
Thank-you so much for your review. It is always high praise to receive comments such as these from someone in our industry. We hope to continue to welcome you back throughout the future. All the very best - Mindy Smythe
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treepondersleaf wrote a review Nov 2010
Walnut Creek, California
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The Nova Inn is cheap relative to its competitors, and hear is the pickle - It is better in every way except location (but that is not necessarily a negative).

It is on the end of town, good for anybody visiting the hospital. The other benefit of being on an end of town is that it keeps, for the most part drunks and party-goers away who rather stay closer to the bars and the centre of town.

The rooms are clean, functional, and great. The breakfast is very utilitarian but there are no legitimate complaints about it.

The only significant flaw that the Nova has is that it still uses Ethernet cables for internet rather than wireless. This is frustrating and annoying, other than it is a perfect hotel for what it is.
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Date of stay: November 2010
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
2.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Karin C wrote a review Aug 2024
Charleston, South Carolina
1.0 of 5 bubbles
We have stayed here two times in the last week. At check in the hotel told me they did not have my booking. We booked with Bring Fido/Booking.com. I had a print out of the reservation with confirmation numbers. They also did not have my next booking. I was told the hotel was full. They attempted to try to call other hotels but could not because no one else in Inuvik could accommodate our dogs. They did finally find us a room at the Nova Hotel. Now about the hotel: old, needs much repair, smells, dirty, things broken (portable ac units coming out of wall, old school wall unit ac switches off wall and wires sticking out, curtains falling down, toilet not working, tv’s not working, breakfast, at best poor, contact number at the front desk not operating). The staff- usually no one is at the front desk. We walked in to the hotel mid day to confirm our room for the following day, a Tuesday, no one around, a ghost town. Please do not go to this hotel unless you have to; if you are traveling with pets. This is by far the grossest hotel I have ever stayed in. Nova Hotels should be ashamed of their hotel brand for allowing this to be a product of their company.
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Date of stay: August 2024
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
1.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Don’t here:old, needs repair, no staff. Dirty, smelly, things broken, no TV. Nova Hotel brand...
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Peter R wrote a review Jul 2022
1.0 of 5 bubbles
The place is a dump,no airconditioning ,elevator didn't work.Also no TV. No coffee available in your room or down stairs.Told my company to never book in here ever again,I will sleep in the bush first.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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figgybeach wrote a review Aug 2010
Wappingers Falls, New York
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I stayed here in March with my husband and several friends (4 other rooms) and we were very happy with our stay. We paid $85/nt calling them over the phone to book. There is a good breakfast included (toast, bagels, cereal, yogurt, apple sauces, coffee). Since groceries are not the cheapest, this is great. We saw each other's rooms so I can confidently say they are clean and everything you need. The tvs are on the small side but the mini fridge is quite large and we were able to pick up snacks and drinks and have plenty of room for them.

The only reason I didn't give 5/5 for service is that our keys consistently had to be replaced because they would stop swiping after 1 use.
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Date of stay: March 2010
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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DaNails1972 wrote a review Aug 2017
Victoria, Canada
3.0 of 5 bubbles
So....place isn't bad compared to many in the North.

Rolled in and was given a room on the 3rd floor. Room was so hot in was practically uninhabitable. The rattling contraption in the room that was supposed to be some sort of A/C unit wasn't doing the job. So I complained and the clerk was nice enough to put me in another room on a side of the hotel which doesn't face the sun.

The breakfast was limited to toast, bagels, cereal and coffee, but was more than adequate to get started for the day.

The place has a weird feel to it. Almost empty in the middle of summer. Ghostly. Had a real "The Shining" feel to it. Like you wander down the hall towards the elevators and expect two little girls to appear saying "Come play with us Danny..."

Not sure if I'd stay again. Not bad, just a weird feel to it.
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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John G wrote a review Feb 2013
Ottawa, Canada
5.0 of 5 bubbles
After 3 days on the icy, often treacherous and always notoriuos Demster Highway, we reach Inuvik, NT, Canada. We were welcomed by friendly staff into a modest looking lobby, with promises of a warm room, private bathrooms and running water. Once in the rooms we discovered that there were gas fireplaces in each room and they were as clean as the average 4 Star. This was quite un-expected as the majority of the accomodations encountered along the Dempster had mummified moose heads in the lobby and the vast majority did not pass our "Black-light test". In those occasions, we chose to sleep in our truck rather than take the risk of exposure to, well, the likely-hood of a variety of insidious risks. With our expectations low we were more than pleased to wash, eat, play, sleep (and then repeat the last 2 again) in complete comfort with no reason for concern with the exception of imagining both the adventures and terrors of the return trip. Next time we will travel only after the snow is gone and we look forward to our next stay at our "Oasis on the Dempster".
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Date of stay: February 2013
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Regi0nalsalesmanager, Regional Sales Manager at Nova Inn Inuvik
Responded Feb 20, 2013
Thank-you very kindly for your review. We are always pleased to hear when we are able to make someone's travels go a little smoother. We wish you all the very best in your future travels and look forward to welcoming you back to a Nova Hotel in the future. - Mindy Smythe
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lanitamarie wrote a review Apr 2012
inuvik
5.0 of 5 bubbles
the best hotel I've stayed in; best hotel in Inuvik! Excellent service and great design.
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Date of stay: March 2012
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: they all have the fireplace, I like the ones with the kitchen in them and I like that they all...
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The_Reckoner wrote a review Jul 2009
Richmond, Canada
4.0 of 5 bubbles
good price $90, good staff. Brand new so it is really clean. Free breakfast was a little weak, toast, cereal, fruit juice, coffee and apples. "UpNorth" tours can be booked in the lobby, Very cool way to spend the day. Great place to spend the night after a tough two days riding the motorbike up the dempster.
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Date of stay: July 2009
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Answer from Charlene B
Edmonton, Canada
I recommend the Nova Inn Inuvik! At our hotel, enjoy the welcoming hospitality and warm atmosphere. We provide a wide range of amenities as well as exceptional service and unbeatable low rates. Nova Inn is situated with convenient access to the business section, hospital, and anything else you may need during your stay. Enjoy your time at the Nova Inn where we try and provide you with the simple pleasures that will make your stay as memorable as possible.
Karin C wrote a tip Aug 2024
Charleston, South Carolina3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Don’t here:old, needs repair, no staff. Dirty, smelly, things broken, no TV. Nova Hotel brand should be ashamed of this hotel."
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Dave H wrote a tip Sep 2019
Langley, Canada31 contributions52 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Upper floors are quieter, facing the hill (not road)"
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Mikéson P wrote a tip Apr 2018
2 contributions5 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Higher floors, end of hallways"
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caperstwo wrote a tip Sep 2017
Beaver Bank, Canada128 contributions92 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"We were on the back off the hotel which was very quiet."
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Michelle S wrote a tip Aug 2017
Quebec City, Canada2 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
"Bring your own A/C for this one in summer!"
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PRICE RANGE
C$200 - C$223 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
CanadaNorthwest TerritoriesInuvik
NUMBER OF ROOMS
42
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nova Inn Inuvik
Which popular attractions are close to Nova Inn Inuvik?
Nearby attractions include Igloo Church (0.9 km), Happy Valley Territorial Park (1.6 km), and Jàk Territorial Park (1.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Nova Inn Inuvik?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Nova Inn Inuvik?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Nova Inn Inuvik?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Nova Inn Inuvik?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Nova Inn Inuvik?
Conveniently located restaurants include Alestine's, The Roost, and Mackenzie Grill and Shivers Lounge.
Are pets allowed at Nova Inn Inuvik?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Nova Inn Inuvik?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hungarian.
Is Nova Inn Inuvik accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
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