The Westin Nova Scotian

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6
  • Discovery Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Halifax Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pier 21 National Historic Site
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Halifax, NS (YWF-Downtown Waterfront Heliport)
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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

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

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Westin Nova Scotian

Hotel with a health club, a quick walk to Discovery Centre
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 Access to 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
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Discovery Centre and 7 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 Access to 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. 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.

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.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Seaport Social Lounge
  • Seaport Social Restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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

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

  • 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 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

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 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

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 window guards and a deadlock
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 RYA-2023-24-03011802531378514-1181

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

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1005 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

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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Allain

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark Steven

We didn’t mind the hotel but the smell in our room because of the carpet was very bad. We won’t return to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being close to a grocerystore, distillery across the street was pleasant. Lots of options for entertainment. Restaurant inside the restaurant is a must, room was nice clean and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

jered, Winnipeg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The mirror is broken bottom left corner very sharp and dangerous next to a shower. Wall paper is peeling off in the shower by the roof
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Biao, Rancho Santa Fe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is in outside and expensive. You need to walk in the rain and wind to get from the back door to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elegant hotel, good services, right price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024