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

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $168
$197 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Why we love this property

Dining for every palate
Local cuisine awaits at the restaurant, while the cafe and bar offer more casual spots. Full breakfast and vegan, vegetarian options add delicious diversity.
Plush sleep awaits
Slip into soft bathrobes after a restful night on pillowtop mattresses. Hypo-allergenic and premium bedding ensure sweet dreams all night.

Room options

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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 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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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

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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

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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

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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

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

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

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Working away

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

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1930
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

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

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 check-out 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 28 per night with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs CAD 35 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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which 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 there's a fire extinguisher, 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, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

Westin Hotel Nova Scotian
Westin Nova Scotian
Westin Nova Scotian Hotel
The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel Halifax
The Westin Nova Scotian Halifax, Nova Scotia
Westin Hotel Halifax
Halifax Westin
Westin Halifax
The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel
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The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel Halifax

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 to 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 28 per night. Valet parking costs CAD 35 per night. Electric vehicle 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 check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite 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 like cycling, boat tours, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway rentals. 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.

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 4-minute walk from Halifax Station and 13 minutes' walk from Halifax Convention Centre. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered excellent food and service, with many guests praising its breakfast and dinner options. (38 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a great buffet and delicious food options. (27 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight of the stay, with many guests enjoying its size, temperature, and amenities. (19 reviews)
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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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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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Perfect location, oversized rooms, nicely decorated, great breakfast & lounge, easy parking, lovely staff. This is our new go-to in Halifax! Will be back!