The Westin Nova Scotian

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Discovery Centre

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Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge

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8.4 out of 10
Very good

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1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6
  • Place, Scotiabank Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Halifax Citadel
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

Heart of Halifax.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Halifax hotel, you'll find Discovery Centre and Pier 21 National Historic Site. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and Neptune Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Pier 21 National Historic Site - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Neptune Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Scotiabank Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Halifax Citadel - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 1 min walk
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Henry House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wired Monk - ‬3 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 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

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

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 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

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

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The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Colby

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, very friendly and very helpful. Very close ot the boardwalk, restaurants and transportation. The hotel is a little tired, but I understand they're planning a renovation soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anushka

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

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were well kept and the harbour view was definitely worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
B
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay. Clean, amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

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

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok, on the pricey side of things for a room / hallway that good use an update
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
There was no one to help with bags. We pulled up at the front on hotel and asked the two employees at the door if we could unload there, but they sent us to the parking in the back and said to enter through there. At the back entrance there was no assistance whatsoever. We had to carry our own things in and take an elevator up to the lobby for checkin. At check-in area there was really loud live music playing and we could barely hear the desk clerk. On the positive side, the rooms were excellent as was the room service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to be close to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the shared spaces (pool, gym, lobby, restaurant, etc) were top notch, really nice and well maintained. Our room was just ok, but could just have been the one we got...we didn't have a view at all (basically staring at a wall) and bathroom was a bit warn down. The location is great, all in all I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good service- dated rooms

We just had one night. Staff were very pleasant and helpful and we did not really spend much time in hotel - it probably just felt dated in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, convenient location and Professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, great staff, lots of breakfast options, evening entertainment. Walk everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Great staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staffs are all very nice... friendly and easy to talk too. and they know its out anniversary 21 years and they give us surprise food dessert ... much appreciated... will stay here again...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025