The Westin Nova Scotian

4.0 star property
Hotel with an indoor pool, steps from Discovery Centre

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Lobby lounge
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Lobby
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

Room options

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(84 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very 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

  • City view
  • 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

Halifax

Located in Downtown Halifax, The Westin Nova Scotian is adjacent to Discovery Centre and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Pier 21 National Historic Site. This 4-star hotel has 310 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pier 21 National Historic Site - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Discovery Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Scotiabank Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Halifax Citadel - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 4 min walk
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 37 min drive

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

Hotel with an indoor pool, steps from Discovery Centre
Guests of The Westin Nova Scotian have access to an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is available for CAD 35 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a hot tub, a 24-hour business center, and a computer station.
LCD TVs come with digital channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Coffee makers, free local calls, and safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
An indoor pool and a hot 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.

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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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (CAD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (CAD 35 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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

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 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 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

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 a smoke detector, window guards, and a deadbolt lock
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
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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.
Property Registration Number STR2526T8155

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector, window guards, and a deadbolt lock.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • 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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Westin Nova Scotian?

The Westin Nova Scotian offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Feb 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Westin Nova Scotian on Feb 8, 2026 start from $118.09, 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.

What is there to do close to The Westin Nova Scotian?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Halifax within a short 19-minute walk of Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and also 17 minutes on foot from Scotiabank Centre. You'll also find Halifax Port and Pier 21 National Historic Site less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Yes, valet parking is offered for CAD 35 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does The Westin Nova Scotian have a casino on the premises?

No, The Westin Nova Scotian doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Westin Nova Scotian?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does The Westin Nova Scotian have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does The Westin Nova Scotian have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Westin Nova Scotian serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Seaport Social Restaurant.

Does The Westin Nova Scotian allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Westin Nova Scotian for a fee of CAD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Westin Nova Scotian have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to The Westin Nova Scotian?

The closest major airport to The Westin Nova Scotian is Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ), which is 23.8 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Westin Nova Scotian offer a balcony and may feature city views.

Does The Westin Nova Scotian have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Westin Nova Scotian if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room courteous staff nice pool and spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
When in Halifax, we stay at the Westin.. Provides us everything we need. Dog friendly, great location down by the water. Approachable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with family
Room carpets should be removed or replaced
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina, Halifax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, very walkable. Great hotel, just disappointed there was no continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Edwards

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hreat location at Halifax harbour , history meets modern needs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The east coast always has such a kind energy and the Westin Nova Scotian certainly lives up to that. The staff was so friendly & helpful and everyone I encountered from the reception workers to the restaurant staff to the cleaning workers
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice pool and gym. Great happy hour.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Troy and Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoed my experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam, Airdrie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Parkland Country

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aldran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is dated but location is terrific Valet parking excellent Buffet breakfast excellent Near the boardwalk so that is convenient Near a supermarket Staff responsive to a room maintenance issue Room was very large with a pullout bed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Work

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Work

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Fantastic food
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit dated and the shower curtain moldy and had a sour odor
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025