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The Westin Nova Scotian

4.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Lobby
Lobby lounge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier 21 National Historic Site
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Scotiabank Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Westin Nova Scotian

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Westin Nova Scotian offers 310 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Westin Nova Scotian's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market. Free WiFi in public areas, an indoor pool and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Seaport Social Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Discovery Centre and 6 minutes on foot from Pier 21 National Historic Site
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 centre and 17 meeting rooms are available. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (CAD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (CAD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Seaport Social Lounge
  • Seaport Social Restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1930
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 28 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 35 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, window guards and a deadbolt lock
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
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
Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and smart lock details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests are recommended to download the property's Marriott Bonvoy mobile app before check-in.
Property Registration Number STR2526T8155
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 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

The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated hotel and very clean, located right beside the train station. The front desk staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is excellent, with a choice of buffet or ordering from the menu. The food is very fresh and delicious. Our room had a lovely view — it was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean but the bed was very small and sunk in the middle
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, staff courteous
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Davida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lively
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MEHUL

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was awesome...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, oversized rooms, nicely decorated, great breakfast & lounge, easy parking, lovely staff. This is our new go-to in Halifax! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jakeb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, front desk & valet service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Amine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Cory

It was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Cornwallis Park

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Delicious food in hotel restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice person at the desk
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kayley

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dry clean and elegant hotel. Front desk staff efficient but not warm. House keeping neglected to service my room the second day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, the room was a little dated but overall pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alexa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and staff very polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025