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4-star hotels in Dartmouth
A shortlist of 4-star hotels in Dartmouth, Canada, for travellers who want a dependable room standard and a guest score of at least 4.1 out of 5. It covers nine properties, from large chain hotels with pools and gyms to apartment-style suites with full kitchens.
Staying in Dartmouth
Visitors to Dartmouth can explore the waterfront, which looks across the harbour to the Halifax skyline, or spend an afternoon in Dartmouth Crossing, where shopping and dining options are concentrated. Downtown Dartmouth holds a spread of local businesses and restaurants, and cultural venues such as the Alderney Landing Theatre and the Dartmouth Heritage Museum cover the indoor side. Outdoors, Shubie Park and Lake Banook — the latter hosting rowing events — are the main draws. Hotels across the city average a guest score of 4 out of 5.
The 4-star properties on this shortlist all carry Dartmouth addresses — John Savage Avenue, Brownlow Avenue, Shubie Drive, Cromarty Drive, Wyse Rd and Kings Wharf Place — and sit between 1.0 km and 2.7 km from the centre, so a car, bus or taxi is useful for reaching the waterfront and downtown. They suit couples and business travellers who want an indoor pool, gym or business centre on site, families needing family rooms and a kitchenette, and longer stays that call for a full kitchen.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Dartmouth by IHG
335 John Savage Avenue, Dartmouth, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 4-star base 2.1 km from central Dartmouth, this Holiday Inn Express & Suites on John Savage Avenue suits families and business travellers who want the practical things handled. Guests score it 4.6 out of 5 across 471 reviews. An indoor pool and a fitness centre cover both ends of the day, and free car parking removes one chore from arrival. Breakfast is served on site, the front desk stays open around the clock, and a business centre with free Wifi keeps work moving. Pets are allowed, so the dog can come along.
See Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Dartmouth by IHGHoliday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Dartmouth
335 John Savage Avenue, Dartmouth, Canada
- Lounge
Why stay hereTravellers who like their evenings sorted will appreciate the casino and lounge at this 4-star address on John Savage Avenue, 2.7 km from the centre of Dartmouth. A 4.6 out of 5 rating from 467 reviews backs it up. Car rental service is available on site, so day trips need no separate planning, and multilingual staff help guests who would rather not work in English. Shops, lifts and laundry service round out a stay that works for short visits and longer ones alike.
See Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax DartmouthDelta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth
240 Brownlow Avenue, Dartmouth, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAt 240 Brownlow Avenue, this Delta Hotels by Marriott property is 1.0 km from the centre of Dartmouth, the closest of these hotels, and 988 guests have rated it 4.5 out of 5. An indoor pool joins a sauna, Jacuzzi and spa, making it the obvious pick for a stay built around unwinding, while the fitness centre and on-site restaurant cover exercise and dinner without leaving the building. Family rooms, free car parking and pets allowed add flexibility.
See Delta Hotels by Marriott DartmouthCourtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth
35 Shubie Drive, Dartmouth, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThe hotel sits 2.6 km from the centre of Dartmouth and holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 491 reviews. A restaurant, bar and fitness centre handle meals and workouts, while golf course, bowling and canoe facilities nearby give the stay an active edge. Free car parking and free Wifi come as standard, and some rooms include a fireplace.
See Courtyard by Marriott Halifax DartmouthHampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax Dartmouth
65 Cromarty Drive, Dartmouth, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereFamilies are the clear audience at 65 Cromarty Drive, where a kids pool sits alongside the indoor pool and family rooms with kitchenettes make longer stays practical. The 4-star hotel is 2.4 km from central Dartmouth and rated 4.2 out of 5 by 1,083 guests. Fishing, canoe and golf course options nearby suit active days out, and free car parking, free Wifi and pets allowed keep the logistics simple for guests arriving by car.
See Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax DartmouthKing's Wharf
105 31 Kings Wharf Place, Dartmouth, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis is the apartment-style choice: a kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher at 105 31 Kings Wharf Place, so guests can cook instead of eating out every night. It is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 1,073 reviews and sits 2.6 km from the centre of Dartmouth. A garden, terrace and picnic area extend the living space outdoors, and a restaurant on site covers the evenings nobody wants to cook. Pets are allowed, with free car parking and free local calls.
See King's WharfHalifax Dartmouth
101 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Car parking
- Breakfast room
Why stay hereSwimming and gym time are both covered at this 4-star hotel on Wyse Rd, 1.9 km from the centre of Dartmouth, thanks to an indoor pool and a gymnasium on the property. It is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 1,072 reviews. A restaurant, bars and a breakfast room mean guests rarely need to go far for food, while free Wifi, laundry service, lifts and air conditioning handle the practical side of the stay.
See Halifax DartmouthResidence Inn by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth
35 Shubie Drive, Dartmouth, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereKitchens, kitchenettes and dishwashers in the suites at 35 Shubie Drive make this a sensible base for a longer stay in Dartmouth, 2.6 km from the centre. Family rooms and a fireplace add comfort, while an indoor pool and fitness centre fill the downtime. Golf course, bowling and canoe options are nearby for days out, and pets are allowed, free car parking and free Wifi come as standard, which suits guests travelling with a car and a dog.
See Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax DartmouthSimply Comfort Luxury Ocean View Penthouse
67 Kings Wharf Pl, Dartmouth, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereGuests after a self-contained stay rather than a hotel room will find it at 67 Kings Wharf Pl, 2.7 km from central Dartmouth. The apartment has a full kitchen with oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator and toaster, plus a balcony, air conditioning and free Wifi. Express check in and check out shorten arrival and departure, laundry service is available, and free car parking takes care of the vehicle. It suits couples or small groups who want to settle in rather than pass through.
See Simply Comfort Luxury Ocean View Penthouse
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Dartmouth by IHG | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 471 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.1 km |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Dartmouth | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 467 | – | – | – | – | 2.7 km |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 988 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.0 km |
| Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 491 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 2.6 km |
| Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax Dartmouth | ★★★★ | 4.2 | 1,083 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 2.4 km |
| King's Wharf | ★★★★ | 4.1 | 1,073 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 2.6 km |
| Halifax Dartmouth | ★★★★ | 4.1 | 1,072 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.9 km |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.6 km |
| Simply Comfort Luxury Ocean View Penthouse | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – | – | 2.7 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax Dartmouth lists family rooms and a kids pool alongside a kitchenette and microwave, 2.4 km from the centre. Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth adds family rooms and a full kitchen, useful for feeding children in. Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth, the closest at 1.0 km, has family rooms and an indoor pool.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax Dartmouth · Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth · Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth
For business trips
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Dartmouth by IHG pairs a business centre and express check in with a 4.6 guest score. Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth offers a business centre, ATM and banquet facilities. Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth is the nearest to the centre at 1.0 km, with a business centre and room service.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Dartmouth by IHG · Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth · Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth
For longer stays
Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth provides a kitchen and kitchenette, so guests can cook instead of eating out every day. King's Wharf on Kings Wharf Place has a kitchen with dishwasher and oven, plus a garden and terrace. Simply Comfort Luxury Ocean View Penthouse gives a kitchen, balcony and express check in.
Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth · King's Wharf · Simply Comfort Luxury Ocean View Penthouse
For the top scores
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Dartmouth by IHG and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Dartmouth share the highest guest score here, 4.6 out of 5, from 471 and 467 reviews. Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth and Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth follow at 4.5, from 988 and 491 reviews.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Dartmouth by IHG · Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Dartmouth · Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth · Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Dartmouth is accessible by air via Halifax Stanfield International Airport, which is about a 30-minute drive from the city. By car it is connected to Halifax by the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay bridges, and the Halifax Transit ferry runs between downtown Halifax and downtown Dartmouth, giving a pedestrian-friendly crossing. Within Dartmouth, public buses operate on various routes and taxis are available. Downtown Dartmouth is walkable, with many amenities close together, while other areas may require a car or public transit. The hotels on this list sit 1.0 km to 2.7 km from the centre.
When to go
The best time to visit Dartmouth is the summer months of June to August, when temperatures are mild and outdoor activities are plentiful. Spring and autumn offer cooler weather but fewer crowds. Winter can be cold and snowy, with some attractions operating on reduced hours. Events such as the Dartmouth Natal Day in August and the Ice Cream Festival in July draw visitors.
Questions, answered
How far are these Dartmouth hotels from the centre?
They sit between 1.0 km and 2.7 km from the centre of Dartmouth. Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth is closest at 1.0 km, then Halifax Dartmouth on Wyse Rd at 1.9 km, while several others are 2.4 km to 2.7 km out.
Do any Dartmouth hotels have kitchens?
Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth has a kitchen and a kitchenette, and King's Wharf on Kings Wharf Place has a kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave. Simply Comfort Luxury Ocean View Penthouse also provides a kitchen, oven and dishwasher, plus a balcony.
Are pets allowed at these Dartmouth hotels?
Yes. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Dartmouth by IHG, Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax Dartmouth, King's Wharf and Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth all list pets allowed among their facilities.
Is there a Delta hotel in Dartmouth?
Yes. Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth is at 240 Brownlow Avenue, 1.0 km from the centre, with a 4.5 guest score from 988 reviews. Its facilities include a spa, sauna, jacuzzi, indoor pool, fitness centre, restaurant and room service.
How do I get to Dartmouth from Halifax?
You can drive across the Angus L. Macdonald or A. Murray MacKay bridges, or take the Halifax Transit ferry from downtown Halifax to downtown Dartmouth, which is the pedestrian-friendly option. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is about a 30-minute drive from the city.
What is the average guest score for hotels in Dartmouth?
The average guest score for hotels in Dartmouth is 4 out of 5, based on reviews on our site. The 4-star hotels on this shortlist all score above that, from 4.1 to 4.6 out of 5.