The Westin Nova Scotian

Hotels
Westin
8.3 (745 reviews)
1181 Hollis Street , Halifax , ca

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Dirty items in the room
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
Some cleaning details took the shine off; generally clean but noted issues with dirty items.
Service
9.55
Staff were friendly, helpful, and provided exceptional service throughout the facility.
Location
9.05
The location is fantastic for the waterfront and other attractions.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms were comfortable, although some showed signs of wear and tear.
Amenities
8.05
The hotel facilities are good, but some amenities like the buffet were limited.
Value for Money
8.55
The breakfast and location provided good value overall, despite some pricing concerns.
Food and Beverage
7.05
Breakfast was noted as poor value for money, but the restaurant food was praised.
Overall Experience
8.55
Despite some issues, the overall stay was positive and enjoyable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:18

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Westin Nova Scotian offers elegantly designed guest rooms with modern amenities including cable TV, in-room safes, and mini-fridges, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at The Seaport Social, the hotel's on-site restaurant, serving a diverse menu of delicious food and drinks to satisfy every palate.

Convenient Facilities
With a state-of-the-art fitness centre, indoor heated pool, foreign currency exchange, and car rental desk, The Westin Nova Scotian ensures a convenient and enjoyable stay for all guests.

Experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Halifax at The Westin Nova Scotian. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

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 ID 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: YHZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 25 per day.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 745 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 7.05
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Sylvia couple ca
8
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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trudy couple ca
8
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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O2323LAericc Family
10
Great experience at the Westin
Pros:

Lovely room, wonderful staff, everything spotless,excellent restaurant.Definitely would stay again.

2026-02-10 via Tripadvisor
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P8518ITjackiek Business
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Provincial Government AGM
Rooms terrific, carpet could be replaced.
Restaurant was excellent, all employee services were excellent from check in to servers and event persons.

2026-02-10 via Tripadvisor
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Katrin solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

My favorite hotel in Halifax. Super friendly staff, nice pool, good restaurant. Depending on my budget, I sometimes book a room with harbor view. Definitely worth it.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Mary C couple ca
9
We like to walk out to dinner. Easily done from this location. The staff all were welcoming and made you feel good abo
Pros:

Like the ease of parking , like the lobby area , our room was very good.

Cons:

Property is great. No complaints.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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X4680HXdonnae Family
10
it was great
Pros:

clean room and great service restaurant also very tasty, our waitress was adorable very friendly and accommodating thanks

2026-02-03 via Tripadvisor
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M4172RTdennism Business
10
Exceptional staff
Pros:

Staff were exceptional. I'm on a special diet and all the staff from the Supervisor to the waiter/waitress were superb. They are a credit to the Marriott experience. Well done!

2026-02-02 via Tripadvisor
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paulinecB4266QK Family
10
Please refer above comments
Pros:

A beautiful hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend to our friends/family. As I mentioned at checkout - I would appreciate either a bath mat or those non-slip pads in the tub, just to feel safer in the shower. When I raised this issue with the manager I was told it is an option to ask for a bath mat. Perhaps it would be a good idea to advise guests of this option at check in. Other than that, the hotel is wonderful and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Another note: we were not aware until checkout that patients of the nearby hospital are eligible for additional perks, including a reduced rate. We were not aware of this option either (we were actually in Halifax for my husband to have surgery at the VG). It might be a good idea to make people aware of this while they are still eligible to take advantage of the offer.
Thanks again, and thank you for taking the time to read these suggestions.

2026-01-30 via Tripadvisor
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AnneMarieO131 Family Puerto Vallarta
10
Westin, great Halifax Hotel
Pros:

Fantastic hotel, excellent service and attention to the small details. The location is perfect, walking distance to Halifax’s great restaurants. Highly recommend. Shout out to Jack on the front desk and to Glen, the GM.

2026-01-28 via Tripadvisor
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223jodyg Business
6
Room great, staff friendly, require additional parking lots
Pros:

The room was clean and staff was friendly. I would suggest additional parking for hotel guests or at least notice on where to park as I was not from the area.

2026-01-27 via Tripadvisor
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179adrianl Business Toronto, Ontario
10
Always a pleasure to return.
Pros:

Friendly staff and a most comfortable bed. It’s great having a car rental agency in house - especially in the winter. The perfect location. Great food and shops nearby and the harbour view is a bonus!

2026-01-26 via Tripadvisor
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P5561ZEtims Business
10
Best valet in the city.
Pros:

Valet experience was over and above. Incredibly informed, friendly and took the time to remember my name and to greet me by name every time I came and left the property. Amazing experience. Hopefully he stays in Halifax for a long time.

2026-01-26 via Tripadvisor
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Online_nomad Solo travel Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
10
Great stay at the Westin Nova Scotian
Pros:

From a great check-in experience, including a personalised welcome note, Platinum bonus pts, & a complimentary welcome cocktail, being a Marriott Bonvoy seems worthwhile here. Complimentary parking & late checkout for Platinum member perks allowed me to properly enjoy the pool & hot tub, even on a one night stay.

2026-01-26 via Tripadvisor
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michealettem Business
10
Excellent Stay!!
Pros:

The location of this hotel is excellent. It is close to all downtown shops and restaurants with a Superstore right beside it. The atmosphere is incredible. I was greeted by Lee as soon as I got out of my car. I don't think I have ever had such a cheerful greeting while arriving at a hotel. Lee is the best!! The rooms were spacious and very comfortable. The rooms were super clean. The room rate was on par with most other hotels in the metro area but it's worth it for the location. I would definitely stay there again.

2026-01-26 via Tripadvisor
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L5902BUjane Friends getaway Dartmouth, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
8
Our stay was comfortable. Staff were friendly.
Pros:

Stayed at this hotel as we were attending an event there. Very nice staff from the moment I arrived. The doorman helped get my bags and opened the doors as it was so windy.
The room was a good size. Two queen beds. Very comfortable. Only one small complementary water for 3 people on reservation. Brought more when requested. Bathroom was small with a very low toilet. Typical of the older hotels. Nice amenities.
Safe wasn’t working and had to be replaced.

2026-01-26 via Tripadvisor
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N6775RMclauded Family
8
Here for the Oysters!
Pros:

Another great stay at The Westin in Halfax. Front desk was quick and efficient, the atmosphere in Seaport Restaurant was vibrant with excellent service. The room was clean and quite, with an amazing view of the Harbour. Checkout was easy and quick. Overall we felt we really got good value during our one night stay.

2026-01-25 via Tripadvisor
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tararD9437OK Business
10
See above
Pros:

The staff is second to none for amazing service. It was discussed throughout the conference. Thank you !

2026-01-23 via Tripadvisor
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grantf866 Business
10
Unbeatable.
Pros:

The basics were great i.e. facilities and food. The great separator is the virtually unparalleled service that is simply a reflection of wonderful staff with amazing leadership.

2026-01-23 via Tripadvisor
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priscillabP9672DE Business
10
Great Location, Excellent Staff & Comfortable Beds
Pros:

Lovely stay, spa onsite is incredible, the beds very comfy and the duvets are cozy & enveloping! Valet definitely worth the bit extra money, especially in winter! Convenient location to walk to restaurants.

2026-01-22 via Tripadvisor