Located in downtown Halifax, the Garden South Park Inn is a renovated historic Victorian Home from the 19th century. Explore the rich history of Halifax with us as the Halifax Public Gardens, Citadel Hill, the Halifax waterfront and more are all within walking distance. We are also directly beside the Victoria Hospital, IWK Children's Hospital, and the QEII. All of our rooms are air conditioned with private baths, cable television, free local phone calls and unlimited internet access. Guests can choose from queen, double or twin bed sizes, and we serve continental breakfast in the morning, and tea and snacks in the evening. An Executive suite with jetted bath is also available. We have parking spaces available at $13.80/night. Please call to check availability.
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HOTEL STYLE
Residential Neighbourhood
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English
Location
1263 South Park St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2K8 Canada
Garden South Park Inn
191 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Quaint little property downtown, easily walkable to shopping and dining options. Nice light Continental breakfast. Front desk very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Free parking in the back for the month of November, which was handy, however very limited spots. Which is to be expected, after all you’re downtown 😊 The room was great, however it was very tired, needing the walls, doors and carpets thoroughly cleaned. BitI did overhear staff talking to carpet cleaners in the phone so that is being addressed. But keep in mind this is an older building that has been around for some time. Would any of these factors prevent me from staying again? Absolutely not! The friendliness of the staff, the great location and the charm of the building made the stay so worthwhile. Thank you!
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Date of stay: November 2024
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The Garden South Park Inn is situated in a very handy location. We walked everywhere downtown in less than 20 minutes. It was also easy to find by car and had enough parking that we could keep the car in the back lot. The first impression was that the neighbourhood was a bit sketchy but it proved to be quiet and felt safe to walk at night. Our room was in the basement which was alright, we were offered an upstairs room but other bookings would have had to be shuffled around and we weren't planning to be in the room much longer than to sleep, so we said not to worry about it. If you would like a view of the neighborhood then an upstairs room would be a good bet. The basement rooms are also a little awkward to access, with a few sets of up and down stairs and hallways. The room was plain but clean, and the bed was comfortable. It was also remarkably quiet. The shower had a rain showerhead and plenty of hot water. The bath towels were quite small and non-absorbant, so that's a small touch that could increase comfort for guests if the inn wanted to invest in some nicer towels. Continental breakfast included great coffee, and a selection of teas, juice, and milk. Basic breakfast cereals were available as well as bread products with a toaster, yogurt, muffins, and hardboiled eggs. The breakfast room was available for guests to sit in during the day, but it would have been nice to have a sitting room with couches and comfy chairs since there wasn't anywhere to hang out in the room except for the bed and a couple of ordinary padded conference-room chairs.
All in all, the Garden South Park Inn is a friendly place to stay that met our needs just fine. 3.5/5
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â The parking lot only has 7 spaces, so if you get a spot and are able to walk, then leave the car...
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No complaints. The staff were friendly and helpful. The housekeeping was diligent and rigorous. The room was always clean. The complimentary breakfast was delicious, and I never once felt unsafe. The bed was incredibly comfy. I’ve never slept better in a bed that isn’t my own! I will definitely be coming back here next time!
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Room Tip:Â 20 min walk from waterfront is further than I might have liked, but still awesome.
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Our stay at the Garden South Park Inn was quite disappointing. On the plus side, the location was excellent and the staff were very kind. We were able park our car behind the inn (for a fee) and then walk or ride our bikes all around the city. The down side was our dilapidated room. The door had a large gap so that light poured in all night from the hall; the bathroom door did not close; there was no stopper for the bathroom sink; the bathroom tiles were loose; the grout in the shower had mold and the bathroom was not thoroughly cleaned (human hair in the shower and sink). A final disappointment was the poor "continental" cold breakfast food selection.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Pick somewhere else
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The rooms are lovely and the staff is lovelier! Wonderful service at a very good price. And the location is splendid—you are a block away from the beautiful Public Gardens, and only 15-20 minutes’ walk to any of the city’s sights. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Halifax is VERY pedestrian friendly. There’s no need to rent a car for your stay; you can walk...
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I recently stayed at the Garden South Park Inn while visiting Halifax and I'm so glad I did! The B&B was very nice and the room was clean and comfortable. The staff were lovely and the location was perfect! I picked this B&B so I could park my rental and walk around beautiful downtown Halifax. My only criticism would be to offer breakfast earlier. Breakfast starts at 7:45 am and most people who are in town on vacation like to get an earlier start. Myself and other guests were waiting in the beautiful lobby waiting for our breakfast and all commenting that an earlier breakfast would have been better. Other than that, I loved my stay at the Garden South Park Inn and would gladly stay again.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Located in a beautiful neighborhood next to Spring Garden Street with all its restaurants and shops and only a 10-15 minute walk to the Halifax Boardwalk. The B&B appears partially purpose built with many rooms. Our room 307 was in the back and very quiet. There is a coffee pot, refrigerator and dining table in the good sized room. There is a grocery a few blocks away and a microwave in the lounge. Continental breakfast is served in the front room. The staff we met - Marie and Makeesha were outstanding. They made our stay so much more enjoyable! As stated by other reviewers, a pending charge of $50 is added to your credit card to cover any potential damages but is not charged at check out if all is well. There is also parking behind the building for an additional $13.80 charge per night. If you plan on taking your car out and about it is more economical than parking in the hospital parking lot which is located right across the street. If parking is booked behind the B&B, the hospital parking is you best alternative and as stated, just across the street.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Great location. You can easily walk to all of the downtown attractions. No frills but clean basic rooms. There is a small lounge with computers and a printer that guests may use. Cold breakfast is included. Guests may also use the laundry, after 6 pm when the staff has finished.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Small parking lot at the back with 6 spaces so if the hotel is full there will not be enough...
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Old furniture crammed into a tiny, not well kept room, where the headrest of the bed had a loose piece. One should not look too closely into the corners of the room - or take the glases off.
Breakfast starting at 7:45 hrs. and check-out only after 8:20 creates the impression the owners try to make quick money without assuring minimal service.
When you geht a parking ticket for accepting the advice the staff gave us, you wonder how they work at that place. The next day the didn't want to know about their wrong advice and refused to pay for their fault.
Luckily they were fully booked when we tried to add an extra night before our arrival. That way we found a much better hotel with a large and clean room and staff who knew what they were talking about
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Our room was quiet and clean, and we could walk to the waterfront and public garden. It is more hotel-like than the typical B&B.
The continental breakfast was just OK: cereal, muffins/bagels/toast, hard boiled eggs, sweetened yogurts.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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there is a airport shuttle bus from the airiport into the city as well as a metro transit bus which also leaves the airport. You can also get a taxi or limo.
We have limited parking on site which is sold on a first come basis for $12.00 per night. There is also a large pay parking lot across the street. Curbside parking is fee from 6PM until 8AM weekdays and free on weekends from 6PM Friday until 8 AM Mondays
There are more places to choose from in the Halifax area.
PRICE RANGE
C$104 - C$146 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
garden hotel halifax
LOCATION
CanadaNova ScotiaHalifax Regional MunicipalityHalifaxSouth End
NUMBER OF ROOMS
23
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Are there any historical sites close to Garden South Park Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (1.0 km), Halifax Citadel National Historic Site (0.9 km), and HMCS Sackville (1.1 km).