Located in the heart of Halifax, The The Westin Nova Scotian features a state-of-the-art fitness centre and an indoor heated pool. The guest rooms at The The Westin Nova Scotian provide cable TV with pay-per-view movies. Guests can use the in-room safes, ironing facilities and coffee maker. A mini-fridge is also available in each room. The on-site restaurant, The Seaport Social, offers a diverse menu of food and drinks. The Westin Halifax Nova Scotian includes foreign currency exchange and car rental desk. Dalhousie University is 5 minutes' drive from The The Westin Nova Scotian. Highway 111 East is a 10 minutes' drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Westin
Hotel chain/brand
Westin

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Halifax, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, American

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Halifax
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were friendly, helpful and professional.
  • Moira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were so friendly and helpful especially receptionist A great location to explore Halifax from
  • Carollynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location connected to railway station Nice big room Good breakfast
  • Cinu
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast was excellent. Different menus on each day.
  • Roger
    Canada Canada
    Room had a great view but small bathroom. Best breakfast buffet I've ever had. Getting to see cruise ships come in was the best!
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location next to the VIA railway station, so convenient. Lovely to be able to walk out of the hotel along the boardwalk by the sea. Good breakfast.
  • L
    Lucia
    Canada Canada
    The food was excellent and they even gifted me a free alcohol drink for my birthday! the food was well prepared and the staff were very accommodating! The sheets, duvet, pillows, towels- everything- was the best of the best! I couldn’t have been...
  • Natasha
    Canada Canada
    Kind and attentive staff. Let me check in early (7am). Comfy bed and bedroom. View of the harbour. Beautiful lobby area. Lots of facilities. Restaurant does a great breakfast. Great location.
  • Nick
    Canada Canada
    Location. Incredible. Dining room nice ambience and delicious meal Great dining selections close by. Good view from room.
  • Amanda
    Canada Canada
    All the staff are very friendly and went out of their way to help me. Really enjoyed our stay!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Seaport Social
    • Cuisine
      American • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Facilities of The Westin Nova Scotian
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 25 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool/beach towels
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Westin Nova Scotian takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscoverUnionPay credit card

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel offers complimentary 2 megabit WiFi service, suitable for most internet tasks. Bandwidth increase to 5 megabit is available at CAD 12 per 24 hour period.

Please note that guests must provide a credit card upon check-in. Name on the credit card must match the guest's name. If the guest is using a third party credit card, they must contact the property for the authorization form.

Valet Parking is available for a cost of $27 CAD plus applicable taxes per day.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

License number: RYA-2023-24-03011802531378514-1181

FAQs about The Westin Nova Scotian

  • Room options at The Westin Nova Scotian include:

    • Double
  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Westin Nova Scotian on this page.

  • The Westin Nova Scotian is 0.7 miles from the centre of Halifax. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Westin Nova Scotian may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Westin Nova Scotian can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American
    • À la carte
  • Check-in at The Westin Nova Scotian is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Westin Nova Scotian has 1 restaurant:

    • Seaport Social
  • The Westin Nova Scotian offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Fitness
    • Swimming Pool