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title: "The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax (NS)"
description: "The Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax (NS): rated 8.5 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★ · [Westin](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/westin/)

# The Westin Nova Scotian

Halifax, Halifax (NS), Canada

8.5 ·  Very good 35 reviews ·  #29 #29 of 43 in Halifax (NS) ·  8.6 Location score
## About The Westin Nova Scotian

The Westin Nova Scotian is a hotel in Halifax, Halifax (NS), Canada. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 35 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 1.5 km from the centre of Halifax (NS). The nearest airport, Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), is 27 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Floors:** 11

- **Opened:** 1930

- **Last renovated:** 2020

- **Chain:** Westin

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 2

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## Live prices around The Westin Nova Scotian

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## How The Westin Nova Scotian scores

Better rated than 33% of hotels in Halifax (NS)

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **8.6**

Halifax (NS) average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **81**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **73**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **13**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Maugers Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">27 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">61 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Halifax (NS)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Atlantic Superstore Barrington</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">210 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Loblaw Pharmacy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">210 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Discovery Centre250 m
-   Pier 21340 m
-   Halifax Circus500 m
-   Welsford-Parker Monument500 m
-   Winston Churchill Statue620 m
-   Sailor’s Salute Statue800 m

### Compare

## Compare The Westin Nova Scotian with nearby hotels

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-   [Four Points by Sheraton Halifax](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/four-points-by-sheraton-halifax-halifax-ns/) Hotel ★★★½ 510 m away
    
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-   [Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/courtyard-by-marriott-halifax-downtown-halifax-ns/) Hotel ★★★ 610 m away
    
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-   [Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cambridge-suites-hotel-halifax-halifax-ns/) Hotel ★★★ 800 m away
    
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-   [The Hollis Halifax - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-hollis-halifax-a-doubletree-suites-by-hilton-halifax-ns/) Hotel ★★★★ 820 m away
    
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## Questions about The Westin Nova Scotian

### How do guests rate The Westin Nova Scotian?

The Westin Nova Scotian has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 35 reviews, which is better than 33% of rated hotels in Halifax (NS).

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

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does The Westin Nova Scotian include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Westin Nova Scotian?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Westin Nova Scotian from the airport?

The nearest airport, Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), is 27 km away in a straight line.

### When did The Westin Nova Scotian open?

The Westin Nova Scotian opened in 1930 and was last renovated in 2020.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near The Westin Nova Scotian?

Yes: Atlantic Superstore Barrington, about 210 m away (3 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to The Westin Nova Scotian?

Loblaw Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 210 m away (3 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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