The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Nova Scotia

Old Town Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Old Town Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

If you're planning the ultimate weekend getaway in Nova Scotia, you'll need to find the perfect place to stay. Luckily, we've analyzed all the hotels in the area based on key criteria, so you can find the perfect place to relax and unwind for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, our list below can help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Nova Scotia because it has a wide variety of hotels to choose from. No matter what your budget is, you're sure to find a place that meets your needs for a long weekend escape. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there are plenty of affordable and luxurious options to choose from. You can find everything from 3-star and 4-star hotels to luxury hotels, all with comfortable and relaxing rooms which are perfect for that weekend retreat you've been planning. The amenities in these hotels will vary, but you can expect to find everything you need for a comfortable stay. You'll be able to enjoy sightseeing and exploring the city with ease thanks to the great location of these hotels, too. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby where you can indulge in delicious cuisine. For those looking for more action during their weekend escape in Nova Scotia, the area has plenty of things to do, from outdoor activities to cultural attractions. So why wait? Book your perfect 3-day trip with one of the best hotels for a weekend in Nova Scotia below.

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

Westin Nova Scotian

Halifax, Nova Scotia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $268 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Located at 1181 Hollis Street, Westin Nova Scotian has great rooms from $268 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 7.96 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 60.2 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. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax, Nova Scotia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $269 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Nova Scotia
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $269. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1919 Upper Water Street. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 59.7 km from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

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


Inn on Prince Hotel and Conference Centre Truro

Truro, Nova Scotia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (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
  • Heated pool

We found Inn on Prince Hotel and Conference Centre Truro to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $131. We loved that is has skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 437 Prince Street. You'll also find breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 46.7 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Mariner King Inn

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Inn with prices starting at $218 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $218, The Mariner King Inn, at 15 King Street provides room service, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, city views, and bowling. It's located just 124.7 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $170 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Nova Scotia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed

Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $170 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Highway 10 Exit 12. Furthermore, it also offers breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for visitors. Just 138.7 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Belgravia B&B

Truro, Nova Scotia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Nova Scotia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Belgravia B&B is 9.60 out of 10. This place has skiing, room service, hiking, golf, and bowling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $102, and it's located at 5 Broad St.. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, tennis, and air-conditioning which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 46.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis


The Hollis Halifax A DoubleTree Suites by Hilton

Halifax, Nova Scotia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Nova Scotia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool

A cool place is The Hollis Halifax A DoubleTree Suites by Hilton because it has great rooms that start at $175. It has skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1649 Hollis Street. Only 59.9 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes at this fun hotel. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

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


Lunenburg Arms Hotel

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Nova Scotia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

Lunenburg Arms Hotel offers room service, hiking, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $127 (before taxes). It's located at 94 Pelham Street and has earned a guest rating of 9.60/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, bowling, and free parking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 124.7 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
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator


Pictou Lodge Beachfront Resort

Pictou, Nova Scotia
3-star Resort with prices starting at $214 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Located at 172 Lodge Road, Pictou Lodge Beachfront Resort has great rooms from $214 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, 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 hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 84.6 km from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


Coastal Inn Halifax - Bayers Lake

Halifax, Nova Scotia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Nova Scotia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Coastal Inn Halifax - Bayers Lake which has nice rooms starting at $123. Offering room service, a fitness center, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 98 Chain Lake Drive. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, bowling, and free parking. It's located just 66.4 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
  • Pets allowed
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Halifax, Pictou, and Dartmouth.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Nova Scotia, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Nova Scotia, Best Cheap Hotels in Nova Scotia, Best Luxury Hotels in Nova Scotia, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Nova Scotia, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Nova Scotia, Best Hotels for One Week in Nova Scotia, Best Hotels for One Night in Nova Scotia, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Nova Scotia, Best Hotels for Skiing in Nova Scotia, or Best Business Hotels in Nova Scotia.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$152

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Nova Scotia. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Nova Scotia based on data from 51 hotels is an affordable $152. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Nova Scotia.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $176
  • 3-star hotels: $137


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