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The Westin Nova Scotian

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Discovery Centre

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Indoor pool
Lobby lounge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly

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1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6
  • Scotiabank Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Halifax Citadel
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, City View (Balcony) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Halifax

Heart of Halifax.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Halifax hotel, you'll find Discovery Centre and Pier 21 National Historic Site. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and Neptune Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Neptune Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Scotiabank Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Halifax Citadel - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bicycle Thief - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Garrison Brewing Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Wired Monk Coffee Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Henry House Ltd - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Westin Nova Scotian

4-star hotel near Discovery Centre
The Westin Nova Scotian offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 17 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Westin Nova Scotian. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Halifax hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 310 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Built in 1930
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Westin Nova Scotian offers 310 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Halifax hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (CAD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (CAD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 16 to 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 50
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 16 to 28 per person
  • Self parking fee: CAD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, window guards, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, window guards, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03011802531378514-1181

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

How close is The Westin Nova Scotian to the airport?

The Westin Nova Scotian is 23.8 mi (33-min drive) away from the Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Westin Nova Scotian?

As of Mar 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Westin Nova Scotian on Mar 14, 2025 start from $108.18, excluding 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 for more accurate prices.

Does The Westin Nova Scotian have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Westin Nova Scotian.

How close is The Westin Nova Scotian to the beach?

This hotel is 3.6 mi (13-min drive) from Chocolate Lake Beach and 5 mi (18-min drive) from Sir Sandford Fleming Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Westin Nova Scotian offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Westin Nova Scotian, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 16 and 28 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Westin Nova Scotian?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Nova Scotia (18-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 25 per night, and valet parking for CAD 32 per night.

Does The Westin Nova Scotian have a pool?

The Westin Nova Scotian features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does The Westin Nova Scotian have a restaurant?

The Westin Nova Scotian is home to Seaport Social Restaurant, which features local cuisine and brunch.

Does The Westin Nova Scotian have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Westin Nova Scotian to downtown Halifax?

The Westin Nova Scotian is 0.7 mi away from Halifax.

The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very busy hotel. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Good restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Elevators were very poorly set up. We stayed on the 11th floor and when trying to down we waited 12 minutes for the elevator that did not come. We walked down instead of continuing to wait
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rick

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Too far from everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with young children! Clean, great beds, amazing breakfast buffet, nice bar, great location, huge double room. Very good stay. Only complaint - bathroom was a little small and the tub didn’t drain properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay at Westin Nova Scotian
Had a great stay, staff were friendly and helpful, our room was clean and comfortable and the pool and hot tub were nice after a long day of shopping and sightseeing. The lobby was cozy and beautifully decorated for Christmas. The only small hiccup was parking. It’s $25/day and on my second night there was no parking at all due to a Christmas party in the ball room. After driving in circles for 30 mins hoping for a spot I decided my only option would be to upgrade to valet parking as they had spaces. Other than the parking we had a great stay and would return next time we’re in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very disappointed with the check in process. Did early check in the night before, arrived at 230( check in is at 3), room was not ready, waited an hour still no room and had to complain to the manager. Got a room. Then got a text at 522 that my room was ready.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The toilet was a public toilet. There was painted water damage, was scared of hidden mold issues
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quick check-in. Room was pretty clean and had everything we needed. The sleep aromatherapy vial by the bed is a nice touch! The pool is also open until 11, which is really nice because by the time we got home from supper, we still had time to go swimming. The shower has a rain shower head, which is also a nice touch. Although the parking is easy, the fee is steep. The elevators are quite slow and check-out was also a bit slow, as for some reason all of the workers were in the back for a period of time and a line accumulated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What you expect from a hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Westin is a beautiful historical site filled with charm. Remember some rooms are very small and every bathroom I have had is really small. Staff always seem to be slow at check in however, restaurant is excellent. It is very expensive for breakfast but, it is excellent. Parking is outside and easy to access with large vehicles (hard to find in Halifax). Beds are very soft and I personally don’t find them comfortable. Great Location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room but the shower was okay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best bed I’ve ever slept in at a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

yannick

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Initially we were given a room on a low floor; there was a very loud fan/generator outside that was quite noticeable and annoying. Surprisingly, the staff seemed unaware, but found us a room on a higher floor. I would definitely recommend requesting a higher floor - the noise of the fan/generator can still be heard but is much less intrusive the higher up the room is. There were many events at the hotel during our stay, so we opted to walk to the waterfront area rather than try the hotel restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a very good stay
Overall my stay was excellent. The room was very comfortable and clean. Didn’t like the way the walk in robe closed behind you and the room went dark. Very annoying. The service overall for the majority of my stay was first class especially from the Concierge Lee and the bell hops. Restaurant service was good too. Pool and spa were excellent. My one complaint was that on my last night there was a party in the room next to me that went until nearly 1:30am. I rang “Express Service” only to be put on hold. I then rang again at 1:15am and the call was answered and the noise stopped. Other than this annoying blemish I had an excellent stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quality property, smaller, yet well appointed rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024