# The best family hotels in Halifax

Written 2026-10-10 by Play Day. Halifax hotels for families: on the waterfront boardwalk, downtown by the Citadel with indoor pools and suites, all-suite hotels with kitchenettes and breakfast, and across the harbor in Dartmouth.

Halifax is all about its harbor. That's where the boardwalk, the playgrounds and the ice cream are, and the ferry to Dartmouth makes a great short boat ride. The Maritime Museum is there too, and Citadel Hill and the Public Gardens sit above it all.

The boardwalk runs for a few kilometers along the harbor, and almost every hotel on this list is a short walk from it. Nearly every hotel here has an indoor pool too, and for a longer stay we'd look at the suites and kitchenettes.

## On the waterfront

### Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Area: Upper Water Street

The boardwalk starts at the door, with the casino on one side and the Historic Properties shops on the other. The pool looks at the harbor. It's hard to beat for convenience with kids.

### [Westin Nova Scotian](https://ourplayday.com/places/westin-nova-scotian-halifax)

Area: South end, by the train station

The old railway hotel at the south end of the boardwalk, beside the station and the Seaport farmers' market. The Pier 21 immigration museum is a few minutes' walk.

- Suites: Yes
- Pool: Yes, indoor
- Indoor pool: Yes

## Downtown, below the Citadel

A few blocks up from the water, with the hill and the Public Gardens close.

### [The Cambridge Suites Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-cambridge-suites-hotel-halifax)

Area: Brunswick Street

All suites, with kitchenettes and free breakfast, downtown across from the Citadel's hill and a five-minute walk down to the water.

- Suites: Yes
- Fridge: Yes
- Kitchenette: Yes
- Pool: Yes
- Free breakfast: Yes

### [The Hollis Halifax, a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-hollis-halifax-a-doubletree-suites-by-hilton-halifax)

Area: Hollis Street

A suite hotel two blocks from the boardwalk, on the street where the restaurants are. Good for a family that wants a second room and doesn't need a kitchen.

- Suites: Yes
- Fridge: Yes
- Pool: Yes, indoor
- Indoor pool: Yes

### [Sutton Place Hotel Halifax](https://ourplayday.com/places/sutton-place-hotel-halifax-halifax)

Area: Grafton Street, by the Nova Centre

A newer hotel in the Nova Centre, between the Citadel and the waterfront. The Discovery Centre (the science museum) is a few blocks away.

- Suites: Yes
- Pool: Yes
- Free breakfast: Yes

### [Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown](https://ourplayday.com/places/courtyard-by-marriott-halifax-downtown-halifax)

Area: Salter Street

A block from the boardwalk at the Salter Street playground end, and about as central as it gets.

- Suites: Yes
- Fridge: Yes
- Pool: Yes, indoor
- Indoor pool: Yes

### [Delta Hotels by Marriott Halifax](https://ourplayday.com/places/delta-hotels-by-marriott-halifax-halifax)

Area: Brunswick Street

A big hotel at the foot of Citadel Hill, a few minutes' walk from the water.

- Suites: Yes
- Fridge: Yes
- Pool: Yes, indoor
- Indoor pool: Yes

### [The Prince George Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-prince-george-hotel-halifax)

Area: Market Street

Quiet, between the Citadel and the Grand Parade, and connected underground to the shops. It's five minutes to the boardwalk.

- Suites: Yes
- Pool: Yes

### [Atlantica Hotel Halifax](https://ourplayday.com/places/atlantica-hotel-halifax-halifax)

Area: Robie Street, by the Common

It's on the edge of the Common, the big park with the playgrounds and the skating oval in winter.

- Suites: Yes
- Fridge: Yes
- Pool: Yes, indoor
- Indoor pool: Yes

## Dartmouth and the airport

### [Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel and Suites](https://ourplayday.com/places/best-western-plus-dartmouth-hotel-and-suites-halifax)

Area: Dartmouth

It's on the Dartmouth side near the business park, good for a family with a car and a lower budget.

- Suites: Yes
- Fridge: Yes
- Kitchenette: Yes
- Pool: Yes, indoor
- Indoor pool: Yes
- Free breakfast: Yes

### [Alt Hotel Halifax Airport](https://ourplayday.com/places/alt-hotel-halifax-airport-halifax)

Area: Halifax airport

Connected to the terminal and half an hour from the city: the night before an early flight, or the night after a late one.

- Pool: Yes, indoor
- Indoor pool: Yes

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