The Westin Nova Scotian

Property class: 4
Hotel with indoor pool, near Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

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When you stay at The Westin Nova Scotian, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Discovery 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 center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
$134
The current price is $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

Room options

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View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(97 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamps, and a TV.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a small table, and a chandelier.

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6

What's nearby

  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pier 21 National Historic Site - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Discovery Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Neptune Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Scotiabank Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 37 min drive
  • Halifax Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Water Polo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bicycle Thief - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sea Smoke Restaurant And Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Henry House - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Westin Nova Scotian

  • When you stay at The Westin Nova Scotian, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Discovery 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 center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

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 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 available
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CAD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite valet parking (CAD 35 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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Reviews

The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered excellent food, good service, and a great dining experience. (40 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and very good with a choice of buffet or ordering from the menu. (29 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight of the stay, with many guests enjoying its size, temperature, and amenities. (19 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean and comfortable rooms!
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10/10 Exceptional

Liked the location… great breakfast buffet. Nice hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff, amazing beds!
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10/10 Exceptional

Spent one night with family..great location..will be back
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful at check in and our server at the bar and breakfast were very engaging.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good, clean and comfortable stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

The warmest service, and a lovely property with a great restaurant.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location….great information from front staff for restaurants …
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was delicious. Beds very co Ty, rooms smelled great and close to boardwalk and other areas of Halifax
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptionally helpful staff and a great location make this hotel an excellent choice. Skip the valet parking and park in the convenient lot behind the hotel. Walk the boardwalk and piers and have your final nightcap in the hotel bar.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, breakfast was amazing. Staff were really friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean too, friendly staff, good food/drinks
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10/10 Exceptional

Location was great. Nice bath. Large room with sitting area
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was excellent! The food in the restaurant was very good! Shockingly so, I usually don’t eat in hotel restaurants, I had breakfast in my room, excellent and dinner one night. Some of the beat food the whole trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast buffet, helpful staff, lovely hot jacuzzi, well located adjacent to the ViaRail station, comfortable bed, nice sized bedrooms, good location all in
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10/10 Exceptional

How clean and quiet it is.
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10/10 Exceptional

Checkin was great. Very accommodating service officer
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent,luxury hotel adjacent to Pier 21, Seaport Market and the Waterfront Boardwalk. Room was very clean with wonderful water view. Bed was the most comfortable I have experienced! Staff welcoming and helpful. Restuarant and service was very good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice big room. The cleaning staff was SO friendly!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view and rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was clean and staff very polite.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was clean and quiet
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10/10 Exceptional

We just eat room service Good food friendly service staff soecially the room attendant over all excellent service
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was great, front desk & valet service was excellent