The Westin Nova Scotian

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6
  • Discovery Centre
    4 min walk
  • Shiraz Fast Food
    1 min walk
  • Halifax Station
    1 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 the area

Halifax

The Westin Nova Scotian is centrally located in Halifax, a 4-minute walk from Discovery Centre and 7 minutes by foot from Pier 21 National Historic Site. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Neptune Theatre.

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
  • ‪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

Hotel with a health club, a quick walk to Discovery Centre
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.

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

Children 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.

Stay in one of 310 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Stop by Seaport Social Restaurant for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 17 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.
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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–11:00 AM: CAD 16-28 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Seaport Social Restaurant
  • Seaport Social Lounge

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 107
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LCD TV
  • Films for purchase

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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
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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
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

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The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1001 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

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room average. Pool no steps. Ladder only. Parking sloppy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lobby is beautiful. The room was nice but the door to the bathroom was so narrow (picture a closet door) you almost need to turn sideways to go in and out. The breaker blew in the bathroom after using the hotel provided hair dryer for three minutes - nothing else plugged in at the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

George

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small and hotel is very dated
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Outer Cove

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great, location, lovely hotel and good service. We will definitely stay here again next time we are in Galifax.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic, location was perfect, walking distance to so many restaurants and shops. Loved watching the cruise ships. Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in the heart of Halifax.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard, Toronto

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

8/10 Good

Pierina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carol, Orleans

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service was good. Had a junior suite and it is very dated and run down. Bed was not comfortable at all. Noisy due to pool elevator. Bathroom was so tiny for such a huge suite. Room just seemed to be poorly laid out
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location to downtown Halifax. The staff was excellent!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Berle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location for walking the waterfront and getting to university!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emmanuel

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a double bed instead of a queen bed. Bathroom door would get stuck each time it was closed locking yourself in. They don’t notify you parking is a daily rate of $23. When you check in it just says parking is $23 but not per day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely hotel
This is a wonderful hotel. Staff is great, hotel is lovely. The only reason we didn't give it a 5 is because the rooms need to be renovated. The sink and bathroom tile were cracked and the carpet and bedding need an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent and close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marie J

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very nice at the end of the Halifax waterfront. Staff were very courteous. Our room was a little bit small in an awkward corner, but that would be my only critique.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024