Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Dartmouth - Halifax

Highly praised Dartmouth hotel indoor pool, waterslide, free pet stays and free breakfast

Pros

Free Wi-Fi (and wired Internet), free breakfast and free parking
Many guests described their rooms as clean and well appointed
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly service
Many reviewers enjoyed the food at the free breakfast
Many guests found the hotel well located for accessing shopping and highways
Several reviewers thought that this hotel offered good value for the money they spent
Located in the Dartmouth Shopping Complex

Cons

A couple of guests complained about weak water pressure in their showers

Freebies

Free Wi-Fi

Free Breakfast

Free Parking

Free Internet

Editor's Review

Updated Feb 24, 2015

Overview

This hotel is situated within the Dartmouth Crossing shopping complex that includes big-box stores, a movie theatre and several restaurants. Offering an indoor pool with a waterslide, on-site laundry and a free breakfast, this property is well suited for guests travelling with children.

All rooms are smoke free and include a TV, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Some guest rooms have a sofabed. Suites at this hotel offer more spacious accommodations and also include a mini-fridge, a microwave and a sofabed. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available. Pets are permitted in all rooms at no additional fee.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, while free wired Internet is available in guest rooms and at the on-site business centre.

A free hot and cold breakfast buffet is served daily from 6 am to 10 am. A selection of grab-and-go breakfast items are also available for free during the breakfast hours. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant, however, there are several restaurants in the Dartmouth Crossing complex, including Jack Astor's, Montana's, Tim Hortons and Starbucks, all accessible within a 10-minute walk.

Recreational amenities offered at this hotel include an indoor pool with a waterslide, two hot tubs and a fitness centre.

Free outdoor parking is available on site. Other on-site amenities include a business centre, meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, coin-operated laundry machines, dry cleaning service, luggage storage and safe deposit boxes.

Access to Highway 111 is 4-minutes away by car, while Mic Mac Mall is 5 minutes away by car. Downtown Halifax, including the Halifax Metro Centre, the Halifax Citadel Historic Site, the waterfront boardwalk area and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, is about a 15-minute drive away.

The Halifax International Airport (YHZ) is 20 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by a front desk agent on May 21, 2014: In-room amenities, wheelchair accessibility, pet policy, free Wi-Fi, dining details, parking details, recreational facilities and on-site amenities.

The Good

Many guests described pleasant experiences at this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial, and several aspects of the property were praised.

The rooms were often described as clean and well appointed with modern furnishings Some guests added that the rooms were generally comfortable, spacious and furnished with comfortable beds.

The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service.

Many guests enjoyed the food and selection at the free breakfast.

Many reviewers found the hotel conveniently located for accessing the highway and the airport by car, while many guests found shopping and restaurants within walking distance.

Several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.

A few guests enjoyed the indoor pool, waterslide and hot tub area.

The Bad

There were very few concerns or complaints found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, a couple of guests said that the water pressure in their showers was weak.

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Sources

TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #1 out of 12 hotels in Dartmouth, with an average score of 4.5 out of 5, from 351 reviews.

Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.6 out of 5, with 99% of 275 guests recommending the property.

The author called the hotel on May 21, 2014 to verify some information.

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Guest Reviews

Rated by Guests

8.9 / out of 10

"Very Good"

Ranked by Guests

1 / out of 9

hotels in Dartmouth

The average guest rating for Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Dartmouth - Halifax is 8.9 out of 10 based on 2432 reviews from past guests. This average guest rating ranks Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Dartmouth - Halifax at #1 out of 9 hotels in Dartmouth.

Location

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Dartmouth - Halifax
65 Cromarty Drive, Dartmouth, NS

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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Dartmouth - Halifax

65 Cromarty Drive, Dartmouth, NS