The Barrington Hotel

Overview

Discover one of the Premier Hotels in Halifax, NS The historic façade and animated, kilt-clad bellman are your first hint that The Barrington Hotel in Halifax isn't one of your typical hotels. Arriving guests are warmly greeted and ushered into a travel experience that is redefining personalized service, one guest at a time. Unwind in style at our intimate boutique hotel on the Halifax waterfront, conveniently located within walking distance of the Halifax Boardwalk, Scotiabank Centre, Citadel Hill and Scotia Square Mall. Explore the vibrant local area, then relax in our well-appointed rooms and suites. Not only do we offer complimentary Wi-Fi and room service, we also feature plush beds and flat-screen TVs for your comfort. Savor delicious Canadian-style comfort food and handcrafted cocktails in a contemporary, open-kitchen setting at our award-winning TEMPO food+drink restaurant. Our active guests can maintain a consistent workout routine at our indoor pool and fitness centre. Leave a lasting impression when you host your business meeting or reception in our one of our seven adaptable event venues. Our expert event planners are available to custom design venue décor, audiovisual setups, catering cuisine and special rates on room blocks for groups. Among boutique hotels in Halifax, Nova Scotia, no destination combines warmth, charm and intimacy with modern comfort like The Barrington Hotel. Each of our 200 guest rooms and suites is furnished to offer a relaxing retreat following a day of travel, meetings or exploring the sights and attractions of Halifax. Stay productive and connected with fast, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a work desk and chair and free local calls. Enjoy home-style conveniences like a mini fridge and coffee maker and special treats like room service delivery from our award-winning TEMPO food+drink restaurant. Drift off to a perfect night's sleep in a pillowtop bed with plush bedding.

Rooms

• Double room, up to 4 guests
• DBT, up to 6 guests
• Double room (single use), up to 2 guests
• Quadruple room, up to 6 guests
• Room, up to 10 guests

Facilities

At a glance and nearby

Year of most recent renovation

2007

City centre

850 m

Bus/Train station

3400 m

Airport

3400 m

Harbour

500 m

Beach

500 m

Golf course

1200 m

Entertainment Area

850 m

Close by

• casino450 m
• Maritime Museum of the Atlantic650 m
• downtown850 m
• discovery center1.3 km
• Museum of Natural History1.7 km

How far along the route

• Halifax0 km
• Lunenburg66 km
• Charlottetown180 km
• Moncton (Hopewell Rocks)185 km
• Baddeck (Cabot Trail)273 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. The real drive is longer, especially on coastal and highland roads and in winter; plan the journey with a current map and check road conditions before you set out.

This place sits in Halifax and Dartmouth. The car or bus section of the guide explains how the main stops connect.

Contact and map

• +1 888-423-3582 Reservations
• +1 902-429-7410 Hotel
• +1 902-490-0517 Fax
• [email protected]
• Hotel website
• Open on OpenStreetMap

Meal plans listed: Room Only

Saltspar does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-08-14.