City view
Pets allowed
Indoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms

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.

This is our guests' favourite part of Halifax, according to independent reviews.

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

The Westin Nova Scotian has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 12 Jan 2010.

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Halifax, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 2
This property has told us they’re making considerable investments and efforts towards sustainability by taking steps that can have environmental and social impact. We’ve worked with experts including Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable programme – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.4
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Howard
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    It was a hotel bedroom with a good view. It was well located for walking along the boardwalk and with access to a range of restaurants.
  • Sandra
    CanadaCanada
    The main areas of the hotel are spectacular...restaurant, bar, lobby etc...
  • Linda
    CanadaCanada
    Location! Right near the boardwalk, close to museums. The bed was very comfortable!
  • Alicia
    AustraliaAustralia
    The Westin Nova Scotian was in a great location. The room was spacious and the hotel was well maintained.
  • Marc
    CanadaCanada
    The staff and the location to all downtown activities
  • Sharyn
    CanadaCanada
    The location was great the staff was terrific. Lee, the concierge and Parking coordinator was extreme helpful, in giving us direction and helping us insure a safe trip ahead. He was very cafing and efficient. A r3al asset to the...
  • Armin
    CanadaCanada
    Very good hotel, big, friendly staff, completely nice and perfect for a short business accomodation.
  • Jacqueline
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Nice room with comfortable bed and in room fridge and safe. The breakfast was excellent with good choice of hot and cold food.
  • Joseph
    CanadaCanada
    Room was fine and bed was comfortable. Nice location near the Waterfront.
  • Ged
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Centrally located and friendly hotel.Staff very helpful. very happy with this choice

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do your rooms have mini fridges?

    Yes, all of our rooms have mini fridges
    Answered on 19 April 2020
  • Do you have free parking?

    Unfortunately no. Our self parking rate is $20 plus tax and our valet parking is $27 plus tax.
    Answered on 19 April 2020
  • Hi, do any of your rooms have jetted tubs or jetted like tubs?

    Good day. The only rooms that jacuzzi tubs in them would be our Junior Suites. All other rooms would have a stand bathroom with a regular shower/tub.
    Answered on 13 March 2021
  • How much do you charge on the credit card for the deposit?

    For our security deposit we charge 100$ and sometimes it can show up as 2 50$ charges. It will take 3-5 business days for it to be back on your accoun..
    Answered on 17 May 2022
  • Do you need a valid credit card? Or will a debit visa work?

    Good Afternoon, We do accept visa debit. However, with a visa debit card, we take a payment at check in of the full amount for room and taxes plus a..
    Answered on 24 October 2020
  • I can do my quarantine stay at your hotel driving from Newmarket Ontario?

    Good day. You are welcome to isolate at our hotel. We would have you check into the isolation floor and you would not be permitted in public spaces un..
    Answered on 13 March 2021
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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
Breakfast
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
  • Restaurant
  • 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 23 per day.
  • 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 room.

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.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover American Express Other The Westin Nova Scotian accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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

  • Guests staying at The Westin Nova Scotian can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • American

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

  • The Westin Nova Scotian has 1 restaurant:

    • Seaport Social

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

  • 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.

  • Room options at The Westin Nova Scotian include:

    • Double

  • 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