The Westin Nova Scotian

Property class: 4

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Located close to Discovery Centre and Pier 21 National Historic Site, The Westin Nova Scotian provides a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Seaport Social Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as car hire on-site and a bar.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £118
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamps, and a TV.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a small table, and a chandelier.

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

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

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About the area

Located in Downtown Halifax, a neighbourhood in Halifax, The Westin Nova Scotian is near the airport and near a boardwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Point Pleasant Park, while Discovery Centre and Pier 21 National Historic Site are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a match 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. Visit our Halifax travel guide
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1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6

What's nearby

  • A docked sailboat with people on it, a pier, and a building in the background.
    Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A large brick building with the sign "Pier 21" and a clock.
    Pier 21 National Historic Site
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A red building with a sign reading "Scotiabank Centre" and a staircase leading up to it.
    Scotiabank Centre
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Discovery Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Neptune Theatre
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    8 min walk
  • Water Polo
    5 min walk
  • The Bicycle Thief
    6 min walk
  • Sea Smoke Restaurant And Bar
    7 min walk
  • The Henry House
    5 min walk

About this property

The Westin Nova Scotian

  • Upscale hotel near Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
  • Located close to Discovery Centre and Pier 21 National Historic Site, The Westin Nova Scotian provides a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Seaport Social Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as car hire on-site and a bar.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • An indoor pool
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-out, express check-in and multilingual staff
    • A lift, luggage storage and a reception hall
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 310 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and free infant beds

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Westin Nova Scotian have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

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

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Westin Nova Scotian on 8 Nov 2026 start from £118, including 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 28 per night. Valet parking is available for CAD 35 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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for CAD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Westin Nova Scotian located?

Located in Downtown Halifax, this hotel is steps away from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Discovery Centre. Pier 21 National Historic Site and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic are also within 10 minutes. Halifax Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. It was close to the waterfront and to the Hertz car hire. The hotel room was clean and the bed extremely comfortable. We paid extra for breakfast and had the buffet which didn’t disappoint. We would definately come and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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4/10 Poor

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Good location. Restaurant on site was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Beautiful older hotel with lots of modern features. Great views of the harbor and near the boardwalk
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great location Front desk staff were super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was great, the rooms were very clean and they were great with my dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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All were very friendly and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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wonderful staff, proximity to the boardwalk and convenience of being attached to via rail. Service of airport transportation was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spent one night with family..great location..will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good location. Fantastic breakfast. Only 1 elevator working and pool hot tub wasn’t working at time of visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were very friendly and helpful at check in and our server at the bar and breakfast were very engaging.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, wonderful, helpful staff. Everything you need to spend time in Halifax. Train station attached to lobby made the late arrival easy .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Really enjoyed our stay at the Westin Nova Scotian. Location was great. Only problem was hot tub was not working. Room and bed very comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed there last year and back again to Halifax this year. Love the location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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staff was great. food excellent the only issue was the elevators not all working
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved how close it was to the boardwalk, pool opened at 6am, restaurant had excellent food. My stay was too short.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good, clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The warmest service, and a lovely property with a great restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room, staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location….great information from front staff for restaurants …
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, indoor pools Rooms are old and the carpets are very dirty
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Old building but clean，aging bathroom not that clean. That‘s why I rate 4 stars for the maintenance. Other than this, all good. Nice location, nice service, nice staff. Quiet in the nights. Very good place to stay for visitors.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was delicious. Beds very co Ty, rooms smelled great and close to boardwalk and other areas of Halifax
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptionally helpful staff and a great location make this hotel an excellent choice. Skip the valet parking and park in the convenient lot behind the hotel. Walk the boardwalk and piers and have your final nightcap in the hotel bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The rooms are quiet which is good. There was lots of kids during our stay running around in the halls. But at lease, once they were in their rooms we couldn't hear them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was great. Nice bath. Large room with sitting area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026