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The Westin Nova Scotian
4.0 star property

Upscale hotel, walk to Pier 21 National Historic Site

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The Westin Nova Scotian

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
View from room

Overview of The Westin Nova Scotian

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Restaurant

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Map
1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6
  • Popular LocationScotiabank Centre15 min walk
  • Popular LocationHalifax Waterfront Boardwalk18 min walk
  • Popular LocationHalifax Citadel4 min drive
  • AirportHalifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)33 min drive
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Room options

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Halifax

The Westin Nova Scotian is located in Downtown Halifax, a neighborhood in Halifax, and is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Pier 21 National Historic Site and Halifax Citadel are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Public Gardens Park and Point Pleasant Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Scotiabank Centre. Kayaking, sailing, and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - 11 min walk
  • Neptune Theatre - 11 min walk
  • Scotiabank Centre - 15 min walk
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 18 min walk
  • Halifax Citadel - 4 min drive

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
  • Henry House Ltd - 2 min walk
  • Garrison Brewing Co - 5 min walk
  • The Board Room Game Cafe - 4 min walk

About this property

The Westin Nova Scotian

Upscale hotel near Pier 21 National Historic Site
Located close to Discovery Centre and Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, The Westin Nova Scotian provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Seaport Social Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and a ballroom
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location
Room features
All 310 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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 transportation

  • Self parking on site (CAD 23 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (CAD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 16–28 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 crib
  • 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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1930
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • 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
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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 16–28 per person
  • Self parking fee: CAD 23.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 30.00 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
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
The Westin Nova Scotian Halifax
The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel Halifax

Frequently asked questions

Does The Westin Nova Scotian have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of Apr 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Westin Nova Scotian on Apr 21, 2024 start from $130.17, 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.

Is The Westin Nova Scotian pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Self parking is available for CAD 23.00 per night. Valet parking is available for CAD 30.00 per night.

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 (subject to availability).

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

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for CAD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Westin Nova Scotian located?

Located in Downtown Halifax, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Discovery Centre and Pier 21 National Historic Site. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and Neptune Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Halifax Station is only a 1-minute walk.

The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1006 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

Andy

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elton

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were accommodating and hospitable. The room was cozy and comfortable, great for family.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was attending an event at Pavilion 22 and the Westin was within walking distance. It was clean and served the purpose I needed, The hotel is definitely dated but the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant, North Bay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in great location downtown. Good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Treva, Charlottetown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant and pub were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Great service! Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff were incredibly helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0