Garden South Park Inn
1263 South Park St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2K8 Canada
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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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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Street parking
Free internet
Wifi
Free breakfast
Breakfast available
Complimentary tea
Non-smoking hotel
Room features
Air conditioning
Telephone
Iron
Private bathrooms
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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Residential Neighbourhood
Quaint
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English
Location
1263 South Park St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2K8 Canada
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Good for walkers
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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: Small parking lot at the back with 6 spaces so if the hotel is full there will not be enough...
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We had two rooms on two different floors. Both rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable but the squeaked every time you moved. The room on the second floor was fine but guests coming back to their rooms in the late evening and early morning were very loud. The doors to the hallway are not sound proof. This really disturbed our sleep. The continental breakfast was really Costco muffins, individual yogurts, and cereal. Not very interesting
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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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
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 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: 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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This charming boutique Inn is located close to Spring Garden Road and the hospitals. One of my main criteria for hotels is the cleanliness and this place meet all my expectations. The staff were very informative about the area and able to recommend several great places to eat at.
I highly recommend this place.
I highly recommend this place.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Marie Billard, General Manager at Garden South Park Inn
Responded Feb 23, 2022
Thank you Elizabeth!
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I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Halifax. The Garden South Park Inn is situated close to parks, to restaurants and bars and is only a 20 minute walk to the harbour. The harbour is a great place to explore. The Garden South Park Inn was very comfortable, but lacking in hospitality. There was a different concierge at different times of the day. That made it difficult to set up any relationships with the people at the front desk. Important when travelling solo. The breakfast was ok, but I noticed a number of guests would take their breakfasts back to their room. As a tea drinker I would have appreciated a kettle in the breakfast room, or in my own room, so I could have made tea in the afternoon.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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To my mind this definitely not a 4 star hotel, closer to 2 stars. The room was adequate, clean though the carpet is rather stained, in need of replacement. Bed was comfortable enough, but I don’t like blankets and bed spreads, as I am sure they are not changed between guests visits. Shower was fine in a low bath tub. Towels clean but small. Breakfast was served from 8.00 am, which for a downtown hotel can be too late for many guests! Breakfast itself was rather basic with packets of bread and muffins on a help your self basis plus cold boiled eggs. Personally I prefer crusty rolls for breakfast. No croissants either.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Parking is available on a first come first basis with 6/7 spaces.
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We came - sight unseen. It has been a fine stay. Ultra clean and Covid precautions in place. Room was more than ample - no comfortable chairs in the room, however. Too late ( historic buildings I assume) to vent the bathroom. Still, the breakfast was ample. I did have to sneak out for a Starbucks decaf.
All in all, cordial folks run the place and if we come again ,
May stay here on our way to Cape Breton and PEI.
All in all, cordial folks run the place and if we come again ,
May stay here on our way to Cape Breton and PEI.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Friendly staff, nice big room with storage. Excellent location. Great breakfast options with cereals, boiled eggs, bagels etc that you help yourself too. Paid parking was possible too which helps. A 10 minute wander to the Harbour- all good.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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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.
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
"The parking lot only has 7 spaces, so if you get a spot and are able to walk, then leave the car there and get your steps in!"Read full review
"Make sure you are not staying on the first floor, which is actually below ground level."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
C$170 - C$248 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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garden hotel halifax
LOCATION
CanadaNova ScotiaHalifax Regional MunicipalityHalifaxSouth End
NUMBER OF ROOMS
23
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden South Park Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Garden South Park Inn?
Nearby attractions include Victoria Park (0.4 km), Jennifer's of Nova Scotia (0.4 km), and Fort Massey Cemetery (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Garden South Park Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, free internet access, and complimentary tea.
What food & drink options are available at Garden South Park Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Garden South Park Inn?
Yes, paid private parking on-site, paid public parking nearby, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Garden South Park Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Le Bistro By Liz, La Frasca Cibi & Vini, and Darrell's Restaurant.
Is Garden South Park Inn located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.8 km away from the centre of Halifax.
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).