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The Westin Nova Scotian

4 star hotel
Kids stay free
Connecting rooms
8.2/10 Very Good
(1005 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (6)

generated by AI based on family reviews

Overview

The Westin Nova Scotian is a lovely hotel in a fantastic location, perfect for families who want to explore the beautiful waterfront. Families will appreciate the comfortable rooms (though some may be small), and the convenient amenities such as nearby grocery stores and a playground. The hotel also boasts helpful and friendly staff, adding to the overall positive experience. While some guests noted that the soundproofing could be improved and breakfast was average, the overwhelmingly positive comments about the staff, location, and overall comfort make it a desirable option.

Guest highlights

The helpful and friendly staff
The convenient location near the waterfront and amenities such as grocery stores and a park
The swimming pool and fitness room

About the hotel

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.

Nearby attractions

The Westin Nova Scotian is located in Downtown Halifax, a neighborhood in Halifax, and is near the airport and near the boardwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Public Gardens Park and Point Pleasant Park, while Discovery Centre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Scotiabank Centre. Kayaking, sailing, and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Children's games
Free cribs/infant beds
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi
In-room wifi speed: 25+ mbps

Food and drink

1 bar
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
24-hour room service
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 am–11:00 am: cad 16-28 per person

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Braille signage
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Lever door handles
Stair-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Things to do

Fitness center
Indoor pool
Spa tub

Outdoor

Terrace

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Ballroom
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Reception hall

More

Smoke-free property

Nearest Airport

Airplane
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
27 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

for The Westin Nova Scotian
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4.5 out of 5 stars

6 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

50%

4 star reviews

33%

3 star reviews

17%

2 star reviews

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1 star reviews

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We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about The Westin Nova Scotian

Latest reviews (6)

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Elton

8 Apr 2024 - 9 Apr 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

All the staff were accommodating and hospitable. The room was cozy and comfortable, great for family.
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Elika

8 Aug 2023 - 10 Aug 2023
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

The hotel itself was beautiful, clean, convienently located with good ammenities. The staff is what made it a one of a kind experience. The staff during our stay were friendly, couteous and went above their duties in terms of making my family feel welcomed during our stay. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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jie

20 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

It is the perfect location for walking around the beautiful surrounding water areas! Our family loves it.
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Damon

24 Jul 2022 - 28 Jul 2022
reviewed on orbitz

4 out of 5 stars

Lovely reception area, bar and restaurant. The room seemed like it had been renovated a while ago, not too bad but not overly nice, two double beds were very much on the small side as was the bathroom. Soundproofing isn't good - 1st night lot's of screaming kids next to us (we have no problem with kids, just the sound attenuation). The most frustrating part of the stay was housekeeping. We had extra towels as there was 4 of us, but they took them and left only 2... they didn't replenish the coffees and we kept on having to call down to ask for more. A bit frustrating to be honest, nothing major though. On a positive, good food and drinks, very friendly service. It also has a fantastic location, a short walk to the waterfront.
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Randy

22 Jul 2022 - 26 Jul 2022
reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

Great location! Lobby & Lounge are Nice , Room was small ( 2 ) Double beds, so a bit cramped for a family of 4 Great kiddo park across the street Grocery store 2 minutes away Liquor store in the same mall ;)
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Jacqueline

13 Jul 2022 - 14 Jul 2022
reviewed on orbitz

4 out of 5 stars

We stayed at the Westin at the end of our NS road trip having stayed in the Marriott at the other end of the Waterfront at the beginning of our trip. The Westin is a lovely hotel. The staff were super helpful. Everyone in hotels these days seems young and new which can be a good and a bad thing. There is a Canadian Superstore and pharmacy just beside the hotel which is handy. Access to the waterfront was excellent. Our breakfast in the restaurant was very average. The waiter was sweet but the food wasn't that great. The Marriotts restaurant was much better and was much more busier too so maybe everyone knew that the food wasn't the best. My kids loved the swimming pool and fitness room.
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