The Westin Nova Scotian

4.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Discovery Centre

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Indoor pool
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Overlooking the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, The Westin Nova Scotian offers a serene escape with its garden and spa tub. Relax by the indoor pool or unwind in the coffee shop/cafe, while enjoying amenities like an on-site restaurant, hair salon, and WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is HK$1,620
HK$1,902 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, City View (Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6

What's nearby

  • Pier 21 National Historic Site - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Neptune Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Scotiabank Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Halifax Citadel - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 33 min drive
  • Halifax Station - 1 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bicycle Thief - ‬7 min walk
  • Water Polo
  • ‪Garrison Brewing Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Wired Monk Coffee Bistro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Westin Nova Scotian

The Westin Nova Scotian puts you a short five-minute drive from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Scotiabank Centre. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Seaport Social Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a health club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 310 rooms
    • Arranged over 11 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 19
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's Marriott Bonvoy mobile app before check-in

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

    • Up to 3 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (CAD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site valet parking (CAD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledging nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 17 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1930
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 107
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Lowered view port in door
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

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Special features

Dining

Seaport Social Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Seaport Social Lounge – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.

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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 16 to 28 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 50 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Self-parking costs CAD 25 per night with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs CAD 32 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector, window guards and a deadbolt lock on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number STR2526T8155

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Westin Nova Scotian offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Westin Nova Scotian does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Yes. Self-parking costs CAD 25 per night. Valet parking costs CAD 32 per night. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of CAD 50 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Westin Nova Scotian?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nova Scotia (18-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Westin Nova Scotian and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and kayaking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway hire. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. The Westin Nova Scotian also has a health club and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Westin Nova Scotian?

Yes, Seaport Social Restaurant offers local cuisine.

What's the area around The Westin Nova Scotian like?

The Westin Nova Scotian is in Downtown Halifax, a short 1-minute walk from Halifax Station and 18 minutes' walk from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Restaurant
Bed
Bathroom
Parking
Food
Breakfast
Lobby

What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was consistently praised for being delicious and offering a wide range of options. (14 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight for many guests, with some mentioning it was great, excellent, and a good size. (10 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a nice and relaxing amenity after a long day of shopping and sightseeing. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

We enjoyed our stay.
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent room, convenient location and Professional staff.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Had a wonderful stay, thank you!
Thomas, 13-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location
Sheldon, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was nice to be close to the train station.
Jo-Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very clean hotel and friendly staff
David, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had breakfast included and the choices on the menu and buffet were excellent!
May, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay, beautiful hotel, nice restaurant, and close to everything
Fred, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Good overall hotel
MARK, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay in a great location close to the waterfront. Easy parking as well.
Jaki, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I booked the accommodation for my guests and they enjoyed the location and staff. Good buffet breakfast as well.
Melvin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice staff, nicely renovated building, great location, good pool and hot tub. Awesome spot
Jonathan, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

very close to everything
shawn, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice property Good location
Gordon, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable bed, great staff, lots of breakfast options, evening entertainment. Walk everywhere.
Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean, nicely renovated, spacious. Great service, great buffet breakfast! Would certainly recommend.
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Location to VIA Canada and the waterfront is perfect.
Jean, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We stayed here for Halifax Music Fest. Great location, we walked everywhere. Easy parking behind the building. Friendly staff, great pool & hot tub. Would stay again & recommend.
Christin, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location. Staff were amazing
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Incredible value
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Can't beat the comfort of the heavenly bed nor the hospitality of the Nova Scotia Westin team.
Erin, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Were transferred to this hotel due to renovations in the first hotel book. Very pleased with this hotel. Located in a very old building but obviously renovated very well. We were pleased with the hotel change.
Kimberly, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

great place
Derek, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The room was a lot bigger than I expected which was nice. The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly. Location was good for us, loved being able to see the cruise ships from our window. Pool was a good size.
Kerry, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Safe, clean, secure and luxurious.
Charles, 1-night trip