The Westin Nova Scotian is at 1181 Hollis Street in Halifax's Seaport District, a waterfront hotel with harbour views. Marriott lists nearby attractions as the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax Citadel, the Discovery Centre, the Scotiabank Centre and the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market, which makes it a strong base for a first visit. Amenities include a heated indoor saltwater pool with a whirlpool, a complimentary fitness studio, room service, a concierge, mobile key and an electric car charging station subject to availability. The on-site restaurant, Seaport Social Lounge and Restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with local craft beer and Nova Scotia wine. It suits first-time visitors, cruise and rail travellers, families and anyone who wants a reliable, well-located mid-to-upper hotel.
Location and getting around: the Seaport District sits at the south end of the waterfront, so the boardwalk, Pier 21 and the farmers market are the closest attractions, and downtown is a walk along the harbour. The Via Rail station and the Maritime Bus terminal are listed as nearby, which helps if you arrive by train or coach. The hotel runs no shuttle, and the airport is around thirty-five kilometres away, so plan a taxi or a rideshare for the transfer.
Rooms and facilities: expect a polished business-and-leisure hotel with a range of rooms and suites, and harbour-view rooms are worth requesting. The heated saltwater pool and whirlpool are a real bonus in a cold month, and the fitness studio is complimentary. Wi-Fi is free for Marriott Bonvoy members. Check-in is at 3 pm and check-out at noon, and the minimum check-in age is nineteen.
Good to know: parking and electric vehicle charging are for a fee, with self-parking and valet priced per day, so check the current rates. The property is smoke-free, and pets are welcome for a non-refundable fee with a maximum of two per room. It is a good choice for families because of the pool and the nearby museums, and for couples who want a central base without the top-tier price. If you want a hotel with rooms like apartments or a free breakfast, consider Cambridge Suites instead.
Why stay here
- ✓Harbour views
- ✓Heated indoor saltwater pool and whirlpool
- ✓Complimentary fitness studio
- ✓Seaport Social Lounge and Restaurant
- ✓Near Pier 21 and the Seaport Farmers Market
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Room service and concierge
- ✓Pet-friendly with fee
Good questions
Where is the Westin Nova Scotian?+
It is at 1181 Hollis Street in the Seaport District, on the waterfront. Pier 21, the Seaport Farmers Market and the Citadel are among the nearby attractions.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, it has a heated indoor saltwater pool with a whirlpool, plus a complimentary fitness studio. It is useful in the colder months.
Is parking available?+
Yes, self-parking and valet are available for a daily fee, and electric car charging is available subject to availability. There is no shuttle to the airport.
