The Westin Nova Scotian

Hotel with indoor pool, near Discovery Centre

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Where to?

Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Overlooking the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, The Westin Nova Scotian offers a serene escape with its garden and spa tub. Relax by the indoor pool or unwind in the coffee shop/cafe, while enjoying amenities like an on-site restaurant, hair salon, and WiFi.

Very good

Popular amenities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Health club
Valet parking
Self parking
Hot tub
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour business center
Business center

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping

$138 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Dining for every palate

Local cuisine awaits at the restaurant, while the cafe and bar offer more casual spots. Full breakfast and vegan, vegetarian options add delicious diversity.

Plush sleep awaits

Slip into soft bathrobes after a restful night on pillowtop mattresses. Hypo-allergenic and premium bedding ensure sweet dreams all night.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Tomorrow

Oct 10 - Oct 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi

$167 nightly

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6

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

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

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

The Westin Nova Scotian puts you just a 5-minute drive from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Scotiabank Centre. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Seaport Social Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a health club, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 310 rooms
- Arranged over 11 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 19
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

- Up to 3 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
- Service animals welcome
- Food and water bowls available

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

- Onsite self parking (CAD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
- Onsite valet parking (CAD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
Children's games

What to do

Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Sledding nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
17 meeting rooms
Computer station

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1930
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Health club
An indoor pool
Hot tub
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reception hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 42
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
4 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Front entrance ramp
Closed captioned TV
Lowered peephole/view port in door
Grab bar near toilet
Lever door handles
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

LCD television
Digital TV channels
Pay movies

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Free local calls
Desk chair

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling

Special features

Dining

Seaport Social Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Seaport Social Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 16 to 28 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 50 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for CAD 25.0 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

Self parking costs CAD 25 per night with in/out privileges
Valet parking costs CAD 32 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.

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.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector, window guards, and a deadbolt lock on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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.

Property Registration Number STR2526T8155

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Westin Nova Scotian offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Westin Nova Scotian does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 25 per night. Valet parking costs CAD 32 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of CAD 50 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Westin Nova Scotian?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nova Scotia (18-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Westin Nova Scotian and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway rentals. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. The Westin Nova Scotian also has a health club.

Are there restaurants at or near The Westin Nova Scotian?

Yes, Seaport Social Restaurant offers local cuisine.

What's the area around The Westin Nova Scotian like?

The Westin Nova Scotian is in Downtown Halifax, a short 1-minute walk from Halifax Station and 18 minutes' walk from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.