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The Westin Nova Scotian

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Discovery Centre

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

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

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

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

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

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

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

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

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Halifax

Heart of Halifax.You'll be steps from Discovery Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Pier 21 National Historic Site with a stay at this Downtown Halifax hotel. Also, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is within half a mile (1 km) and Neptune Theatre is within 2 miles (3 km).

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

  • 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

4-star hotel near Discovery Centre
The Westin Nova Scotian offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a 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 center and 17 meeting rooms are available. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services 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.

  • 1 building
  • 310 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Built in 1930
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

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

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

  • 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, window guards, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Property Registration Number STR2526T8155

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 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

Westin Hotel Nova Scotian
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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 Hotel
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The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 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

Sally

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect. The concierge, valet parking. They were all polite, professional loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annett

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LauraLee Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley, Halifax

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to wait 2+ hours to check in when we were supposed to check in at 3pm. Room was dirty, food under the dresser. With how beautiful the hotel is definitely disappointing with how our stay went.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Shower broke, and staff didn’t care at checkout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Clara

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alastair

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not get the breakfast not able to review
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pratibha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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