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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Halifax

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If you're planning a weekend getaway to Halifax, Nova Scotia, you'll need to find a great hotel to stay at. We've analyzed all of the hotels in the area based on key criteria to help you figure out where to stay for a weekend in Halifax. Whether you're a family or a couple, there are plenty of hotels in the area to suit your needs for the perfect long weekend. From affordable rates to luxurious amenities, there's something for everyone. Many of the hotels offer comfortable, relaxing rooms with easy access to nearby activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip to the area. You'll also find plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area, perfect for a night out and the ultimate weekend of culture and cuisine. And there's no shortage of things to do in Halifax, from sightseeing to exploring. So why wait? Book your hotel for a weekend escape in Halifax at one of these terrific places to start planning your perfect weekend getaway.

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

The Westin Nova Scotian

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $280 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Halifax
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Located at 1181 Hollis Street, The Westin Nova Scotian has great rooms from $280 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.6 km from the city center, visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub at this convenient hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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The Hollis Halifax - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $314 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed
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A great place to stay is The Hollis Halifax - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton which has nice rooms starting at $314. Offering skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1649 Hollis Street. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 km from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
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  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $342 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Halifax
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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We found Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $342. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1919 Upper Water Street. You'll also find hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $219 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $219, Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel, at 250 St. Margaret's Bay Road provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and a spa. It's located just 4.2 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Coastal Inn Halifax

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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Coastal Inn Halifax has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers room service, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf. The great rooms here start at $158 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 98 Chain Lake Drive. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a child pool, an indoor pool, free parking, and a pool table, which is nice for visitors. Just 7.5 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Halifax

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $596 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Halifax
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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The great guest rating of Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Halifax is 9.70 out of 10. This place has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $596, and it's located at 1709 Lower Water Street. We also love the parking, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a spa, and an indoor pool which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 0.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Star of the Sea B&B

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $307 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Halifax
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Star of the Sea B&B because it has great rooms that start at $307. It has an outdoor pool, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and a heated pool, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 4 York Redoubt Cres. Only 5.4 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love air-conditioning, breakfast in the room, and private parking at this fun hotel. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
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Atlantica Hotel Halifax

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $248 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Halifax
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Atlantica Hotel Halifax offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $248 (before taxes). It's located at 1980 Robie Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a spa, and an indoor pool which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $236 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Halifax
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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Located at 35 Shubie Drive, Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth has great rooms from $236 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 7 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 weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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The Prince George Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $273 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is The Prince George Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $273. Offering room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1725 Market Street. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers parking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It's located just 0.4 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 weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Halifax, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Halifax, Best Luxury Hotels in Halifax, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Halifax, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Halifax, Best Hotels for One Week in Halifax, Best Hotels for One Night in Halifax, or Best Business Hotels in Halifax.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Halifax?

Halifax Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$278

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Halifax, Nova Scotia based on data from 16 hotels is an affordable $278. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Halifax.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $444
  • 4-star hotels: $279
  • 3-star hotels: $229


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