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4- and 5-star hotels in Halifax
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star hotels in Halifax, from downtown addresses a few minutes from the harbour to coastal resorts well outside the city. It is for travellers weighing a central city base against a quieter waterfront or country stay.
Staying in Halifax
Halifax life revolves around its harbour, where ferries cross to Dartmouth and container ships move through the Narrows. Above downtown, the star-shaped Citadel fort looks out over the city and the water, and the Public Gardens, the waterfront and the historic properties district are among the most visited corners. Universities give parts of the city a young, academic feel, and the seafood, lobster and scallops especially, is a local point of pride.
The downtown addresses on this list, Grafton Street, Lower Water Street, Market Street, Upper Water Street, South Park Street and Hollis Street, all sit within about 1.5 km of the centre, close to the waterfront and Citadel Hill. Others stand further out: on Lakelands Boulevard, Kearney Lake Road, St. Margaret's Bay Road and Armview Terrace, and out toward Peggy's Cove Road, Fox Harbour Road, Myra Rd and Boutiliers Point. Couples and short-break visitors tend to favour the downtown cluster; families often pick the properties with pools and free parking; the coastal resorts suit longer, quieter stays.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereA 5-star address on Grafton Street, 0.7 km from the centre, with a spa, a fitness centre and a restaurant on site. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 1210 reviews. Pets are allowed and parking and garage space are available, which suits travellers touring Nova Scotia by car. Couples and business guests who want room service, a concierge and a lounge under one roof fit here well.
See The Sutton Place Hotel HalifaxMuir a Luxury Collection Hotel Halifax
1709 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereOn Lower Water Street, 1.0 km from the centre, this 5-star hotel pairs an indoor pool and swimming pool with a spa, sauna and steam room for slow afternoons. A fitness centre, restaurant and bar cover the rest of the day, and pets are welcome. Guests score it 4.4 out of 5 from 380 reviews. It suits travellers who want wellness facilities and a waterfront-side address within walking distance of the core.
See Muir a Luxury Collection Hotel HalifaxThe Pebble Bed & Breakfast
1839 Armview Terrace, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereA 5-star bed and breakfast on Armview Terrace, 2.0 km from the centre, with a garden, a terrace and a fireplace among its facilities. Breakfast is served and bicycle hire is available, so days can start with a meal and continue on two wheels. Free parking and free wifi keep the stay simple. It suits guests who prefer a small hosted property over a large hotel and want to be close to the city without being in it.
See The Pebble Bed & BreakfastHalifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre an Ascend Collection Hotel
15 Lakelands Boulevard, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSet 6.7 km from the centre on Lakelands Boulevard, this 5-star property combines an indoor pool and swimming pool with a spa, fitness centre and restaurant, plus a conference centre for meetings. Kitchenette, microwave and refrigerator facilities in the rooms help longer stays, and free parking is provided. A golf course and beach are nearby. It suits conference attendees and families who want space and services outside the downtown core.
See Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre an Ascend Collection HotelNalu Retreat & Nordic Spa
1972 Myra Rd, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereA 5-star retreat 23.1 km from the centre on Myra Road, built around a Nordic spa and a jacuzzi. Canoeing, sailing, surfing and diving are all listed among its facilities, alongside horse riding, so the stay is shaped by the water and the outdoors. Free parking and free wifi are included, and wheelchair access is available. It suits active travellers and couples who want a spa-led escape well away from the city.
See Nalu Retreat & Nordic SpaOceanstone Seaside Resort
8650 Peggy's Cove Road Indian Harbournova Scotia B3z 3P4, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star seaside resort 31.3 km from the centre on Peggy's Cove Road, with a private beach, a garden and a terrace. Guests rate it 4.6 out of 5 from 490 reviews. A restaurant and bar are on site, breakfast is available, and pets are allowed. Family rooms and suites make it workable for groups, while free parking and free wifi remove the small frictions. It suits travellers who want the coast as the main event.
See Oceanstone Seaside ResortFox Harb' r Resort
1337 Fox Harbour Road, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereBuilt around its own golf course and floodlit driving range, Fox Harb' r Resort sits on Fox Harbour Road and also keeps a private beach, so guests can choose a round of golf or a day of sailing and fishing. Indoors, an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and fitness center are matched by a restaurant, lounge and cafe. The 4-star resort is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 228 reviews, and suits golfers, couples and families who want riding, skating and skiing on the same grounds.
See Fox Harb' r ResortThe Prince George Hotel
1725 Market Street, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereCentrally placed on Market Street, 0.7 km from the centre, this 4-star hotel offers an indoor pool, a gymnasium and a fitness centre, plus a restaurant and bar. Guests give it 4.5 out of 5 across 1602 reviews. Pets are allowed, parking and garage space are available, and express check-in helps after a long journey. It suits both business travellers and couples who want to walk to the city's core sights.
See The Prince George HotelLarinda's Landing Oceanfront Cottages
7532 St Margarets Bay Rd Boutiliers Point Ns B3z 1S6 Canada, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereA 4-star cottage property 29.9 km from the centre on St Margarets Bay Road, with a private beach and beach nearby, plus a garden and terrace. Cottages include a kitchen, dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator, and free parking is provided. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 116 reviews. It suits families and small groups who want to cook for themselves and stay beside the water, with wheelchair access available.
See Larinda's Landing Oceanfront CottagesHalifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereOn Upper Water Street, 0.9 km from the centre, this 4-star hotel has an indoor pool, gymnasium and fitness centre, plus a restaurant, bar and lounge. Guests rate it 4.4 out of 5 from 2561 reviews. A beach is nearby and bicycle hire is offered, and pets are allowed. Parking and garage space are available. It suits visitors who want a full-service base within easy reach of the waterfront and downtown.
See Halifax Marriott Harbourfront HotelChateau Bedford Trademark Collection by Wyndham
133 Kearney Lake Rd, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel 8.3 km from the centre on Kearney Lake Road, with an indoor pool and swimming pool, a fitness centre and a bar. Breakfast is available and family rooms are offered, with pets allowed. A beach is nearby and free parking is included. Guests score it 4.4 out of 5 from 1212 reviews. It suits families and drivers who prefer to stay outside the centre and come in by car.
See Chateau Bedford Trademark Collection by WyndhamBest Western Plus Liverpool Hotel & Conference Centre
63 Queens Place Drive, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereThis 4-star hotel on Queens Place Drive offers an indoor pool and swimming pool, a fitness centre and family rooms, with kitchenette, microwave and refrigerator facilities in the rooms. Free parking and free wifi are included and pets are allowed. Guests rate it 4.4 out of 5 from 597 reviews. It suits families and longer stays that need conference space, laundry service and wheelchair access on hand.
See Best Western Plus Liverpool Hotel & Conference CentreThe Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereOn South Park Street, 0.7 km from the centre, this 4-star hotel has a garden, a fitness centre and a restaurant, with kitchen and kitchenette facilities in some rooms plus microwave and refrigerator. Guests give it 4.3 out of 5 across 1737 reviews. Parking and garage space are available, pets are allowed and special diets can be catered for. It suits longer city stays and guests who want to prepare some of their own meals.
See The Lord Nelson Hotel & SuitesThe Westin Nova Scotian
1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Hollis Street, 1.5 km from the centre, with an indoor pool, gymnasium and fitness centre, plus a restaurant, bar and lounge. Family rooms are offered, a beach is nearby and a golf course is listed among the facilities. Guests rate it 4.2 out of 5 from 2554 reviews. Parking is available and pets are allowed. It suits families and guests who want a large full-service property a short ride from the core.
See The Westin Nova ScotianBest Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel
250 St. Margaret's Bay Rd, Halifax, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSet 3.2 km from the centre on St. Margaret's Bay Road, this 4-star hotel offers an indoor pool, fitness centre and games room, plus a garden and picnic area. Breakfast is served and family rooms are available, with free parking and free wifi included. Guests score it 4.2 out of 5 from 2191 reviews. It suits families with children and drivers who want pool time and space to play after a day out.
See Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax | ★★★★★ | 4.7 | 1,210 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Muir a Luxury Collection Hotel Halifax | ★★★★★ | 4.4 | 380 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.0 km |
| The Pebble Bed & Breakfast | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | – | 2.0 km |
| Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre an Ascend Collection Hotel | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | Yes | – | 6.7 km |
| Nalu Retreat & Nordic Spa | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | Yes | – | 23.1 km |
| Oceanstone Seaside Resort | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 490 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 31.3 km |
| Fox Harb' r Resort | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 228 | Yes | – | Yes | – | – |
| The Prince George Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 1,602 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Larinda's Landing Oceanfront Cottages | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 116 | Yes | – | – | – | 29.9 km |
| Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 2,561 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.9 km |
| Chateau Bedford Trademark Collection by Wyndham | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 1,212 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.3 km |
| Best Western Plus Liverpool Hotel & Conference Centre | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 597 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | – |
| The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 1,737 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.7 km |
| The Westin Nova Scotian | ★★★★ | 4.2 | 2,554 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.5 km |
| Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.2 | 2,191 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.2 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For a downtown base
These five sit within about 1.5 km of the centre, on Grafton, Market, Upper Water, South Park and Hollis streets, so the waterfront and Citadel Hill are close at hand. The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax and The Prince George Hotel hold guest ratings of 4.7 and 4.5, the Marriott Harbourfront and The Lord Nelson follow at 4.4 and 4.3, and The Westin Nova Scotian at 4.2.
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax · The Prince George Hotel · Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel · The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites · The Westin Nova Scotian
For the highest ratings
Guests rate The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax highest at 4.7 across 1210 reviews, with The Prince George Hotel at 4.5 across 1602. Oceanstone Seaside Resort, Fox Harb' r Resort and Larinda's Landing Oceanfront Cottages each score 4.6, though on far fewer reviews, the last of these with 116.
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax · Oceanstone Seaside Resort · Fox Harb' r Resort · Larinda's Landing Oceanfront Cottages · The Prince George Hotel
For pools and fitness
Indoor pools and fitness centres appear at Muir a Luxury Collection Hotel Halifax, which also has a sauna and steam room, at Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, The Prince George Hotel, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Chateau Bedford, The Westin Nova Scotian and Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel. Muir adds an indoor pool, terrace and bike rental.
Muir a Luxury Collection Hotel Halifax · Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre an Ascend Collection Hotel · The Prince George Hotel · Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel · Chateau Bedford Trademark Collection by Wyndham · The Westin Nova Scotian
For coastal and country stays
Away from the centre, The Pebble Bed & Breakfast sits 2.0 km out with a garden and terrace, while Nalu Retreat & Nordic Spa, Oceanstone Seaside Resort, Fox Harb' r Resort and Larinda's Landing Oceanfront Cottages lie between 23.1 and 31.3 km from the centre.
The Pebble Bed & Breakfast · Nalu Retreat & Nordic Spa · Oceanstone Seaside Resort · Fox Harb' r Resort · Larinda's Landing Oceanfront Cottages
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is about 35 km from downtown, with direct flights to major Canadian and some international destinations; the airport is connected by a scheduled express bus and taxi services. VIA Rail trains arrive at the Halifax station near the waterfront, and the city is reachable by car via highways from other parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Within Halifax, walking is practical in the downtown core. Public transit includes buses and harbour ferries, and taxis and ride-sharing are available.
When to go
Summer, June to September, is the most popular time, with warm temperatures and many outdoor events. Autumn brings cooler weather and fall colours, while winter can be cold and snowy and the city remains active. Spring is variable, with mild days and occasional rain. The harbour and waterfront are busiest in July and August, and May and October can be quieter, which suits travellers who prefer the downtown streets and boardwalk with fewer people around.
Questions, answered
Which Halifax hotels on this list are closest to the centre?
Several share a distance of 0.7 km: The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax on Grafton Street, The Prince George Hotel on Market Street and The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites on South Park Street. Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel is 0.9 km away and Muir a Luxury Collection Hotel Halifax 1.0 km.
Is downtown Halifax walkable from these hotels?
Yes. The downtown hotels stand on Grafton, Market, Upper Water, South Park and Hollis streets, all within about 1.5 km of the centre, and walking is practical in the downtown core. Buses and harbour ferries cover the wider city.
Which hotels have an indoor pool?
Muir a Luxury Collection Hotel Halifax, Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, The Prince George Hotel, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Chateau Bedford, The Westin Nova Scotian and Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel all list an indoor pool. Halifax Tower and Chateau Bedford also list free parking.
Can I bring a pet?
Pets are allowed at The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax, Muir a Luxury Collection Hotel Halifax, The Prince George Hotel, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Chateau Bedford, Best Western Plus Liverpool Hotel & Conference Centre, The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites, The Westin Nova Scotian, Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel and Oceanstone Seaside Resort.
How far is the airport from the hotels?
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is about 35 km from downtown, typically a 30- to 45-minute drive depending on traffic, and is connected by a scheduled express bus and taxis. The downtown hotels are the most convenient for that connection.
Which hotels are outside the city centre?
Nalu Retreat & Nordic Spa is 23.1 km from the centre, Larinda's Landing Oceanfront Cottages 29.9 km, Oceanstone Seaside Resort 31.3 km and Fox Harb' r Resort 31.3 km. Closer in, Chateau Bedford is 8.3 km and Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre 6.7 km.
Do any hotels offer free parking?
Free car parking is listed at The Pebble Bed & Breakfast, Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, Nalu Retreat & Nordic Spa, Oceanstone Seaside Resort, Fox Harb' r Resort, Larinda's Landing Oceanfront Cottages, Chateau Bedford, Best Western Plus Liverpool Hotel & Conference Centre and Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel.
Which hotels suit families?
Chateau Bedford, Best Western Plus Liverpool Hotel & Conference Centre, The Westin Nova Scotian and Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel list family rooms, and several have indoor pools. Fox Harb' r Resort adds a kids pool, an arcade and a private beach.