10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful view and rooms
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
The Westin Nova Scotian
Hotel with indoor pool, near Discovery Centre
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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.
8.6
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Pet friendly
- 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)
- Children stay free
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
$116 nightly
$136 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
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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Showing 11 of 11 rooms
Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed
8.8Excellent
87 reviews
- City view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds
8.8Excellent
45 reviews
- City view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
8.0Very good
39 reviews
- City view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds
8.2Very good
12 reviews
- City view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View
8.4Very good
18 reviews
- City view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View
8.6Excellent
15 reviews
- City view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Executive Room, 1 Bedroom
8.0Very good
1 review
- City view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, City View (Balcony)
8.0Very good
1 review
- City view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
7.0Good
2 reviews
- City view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom
- City view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Room, 1 Double Bed, City View
- City view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood
1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6
What's nearby
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Pier 21 National Historic Site - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Discovery Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Scotiabank Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Halifax Citadel - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
- Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 37 min drive
- Halifax Station - 4 min walk
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 5 min walk
- Water Polo - 5 min walk
- Crème - 6 min walk
- Rooms Coffee | Listen - 5 min walk
- Starbucks - 5 min walk
About this property
The Westin Nova Scotian
When you stay at The Westin Nova Scotian, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Pier 21 National Historic Site and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. 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
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling 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
- Energy-saving switches
- LED light bulbs
- 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.
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
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.
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
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 19 minutes' walk from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast options were excellent, with a variety of choices and fresh, delicious food. (19 reviews)
- The pool was a highlight for many guests, with its saltwater feature, hot tub, and late operating hours being particularly enjoyed. (12 reviews)
- Dining options were good and the location was excellent with many nearby restaurants. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomService staffLocationRestaurantBedBathroomParkingLobbyBreakfastFood10/10 Exceptional
Delicious food in hotel restaurant.
Catherine
Catherine, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff was wonderful!
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay
Audra
Audra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean room, great staff
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing staff, amazing breakfast buffet. Would definitely consider staying here again
Glenn
Glenn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amenities. Hot tub and pool. The hotel lobby was always well maintained
Ayesha
Ayesha, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The bed was like sleeping on a cloud and the sheets smelled like fresh linen. Everything about the hotel is exceptional.
Karla
Karla, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean room
Friendly staff
Enough towels, bottles of water etc.
Bonnie
Bonnie, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Clean room courteous staff nice pool and spa.
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Everything was good, staff were good and friendly and very helpful.
The room was clean and ready for us a bit earlier so that’s a bonus.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
The staff at the Westin were so friendly and helpful! We were very impressed!
Cheryl
Cheryl, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay
Tony
Tony, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay
Anushka
Anushka, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location and very nice hotel with helpful friendly staff.
Angela
Angela, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location excellent staff loved the lobby bar
Jana
Jana, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
The hotel was nice but the rooms were dated, especially for the price you pay for.
The hotel is nicely located and the staff was very friendly.
Overall, we did enjoy our stay but don’t think will be back.
Veronique
Veronique, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Hreat location at Halifax harbour , history meets modern needs
Perry
Perry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location. Nice pool and gym. Great happy hour.
Ian
Ian, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
We enjoyed our stay.
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great spot
Scott
Scott, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great room and in-house restaurant with very pleasant staff.
Penny
Penny, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very friendly staff,good food ,comfortable room
Jane
Jane, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great location, very walkable. Great hotel, just disappointed there was no continental breakfast.
Liz
Liz, 2-night trip
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