The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Halifax

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Halifax

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Visiting Halifax, Nova Scotia for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Halifax, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Halifax based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Halifax for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Halifax before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Halifax for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Halifax for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Halifax
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 1515 South Park Street, The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites has great rooms from $233 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel - Halifax

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $152 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel - Halifax which has nice rooms starting at $152. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.36 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 20 Saint Margaret's Bay Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.2 km from the city center. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Prince George Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $251 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found The Prince George Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $251. We loved that is has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1725 Market Street. You'll also find parking, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $269 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Halifax
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $269, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, at 1919 Upper Water Street provides skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It's located just 0.6 km from the city center, too. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Courtyard Halifax Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $242 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Courtyard Halifax Downtown has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $242 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 5120 Salter Street. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, golf, city views, and a spa and wellness center, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Hollis Halifax A DoubleTree Suites by Hilton

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Halifax
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of The Hollis Halifax A DoubleTree Suites by Hilton is 8.30 out of 10. This place has skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $175, and it's located at 1649 Hollis Street. We also love the a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Hotel Bayer's Lake

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Comfort Hotel Bayer's Lake because it has great rooms that start at $100. It has a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 88 Chain Lake Drive. Only 7.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Future Inns Halifax Hotel & Conference Centre

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Halifax
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Future Inns Halifax Hotel & Conference Centre offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $127 (before taxes). It's located at 30 Fairfax Drive and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.1 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 1583 Brunswick Street, Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax has great rooms from $157 (before taxes). It offers room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find parking, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.3 km from the center of town. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Halifax

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Hotel Halifax which has nice rooms starting at $132. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1990 Barrington Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, an indoor pool, and kids meals. It's located just 0.6 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Truro and Lunenburg.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Halifax, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Halifax, Best Cheap Hotels in Halifax, Best Luxury Hotels in Halifax, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Halifax, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Halifax, Best Hotels for One Week in Halifax, Best Hotels for One Night in Halifax, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Halifax, or Best Business Hotels in Halifax.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Halifax?

Halifax Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$175

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Halifax, Nova Scotia based on data from 17 hotels is an affordable $175. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Halifax.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $209
  • 3-star hotels: $157
  • 2-star hotels: $100


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