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A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a wooden desk, and a comfortable chair.

A modern lobby with marble walls, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a dining area with a round table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on a cabinet, and a city view through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with modern lounge chairs and a view of the cityscape.

1. The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

Downtown Halifax, 2.3 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Patsie

￥32,329

￥38,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with a table, chairs, and a heater.

A modern interior with a geometric patterned ceiling, a seating area with patterned chairs, and a view of a brick wall and window.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a wine rack.

A modern living room with dark wood flooring, a dark wood coffee table, and a sofa. There is a dining area with white chairs and a table. The kitchen has dark cabinets and a white countertop.

2. Prince George Hotel

Downtown Halifax, 2.4 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Erin

￥26,569

￥31,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of the water.

A waterfront hotel with a modern building and traditional architecture, featuring a dock and a clear view of the water.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the water.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

3. Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Downtown Halifax, 2.7 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Valerie

￥37,268

￥43,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A grand lobby with a central round seating area, ornate ceiling, and a chandelier.

A bar area with a marble countertop, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and bar stools.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, wooden doors labeled "The Arms," and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, elegant furniture, and a large television screen.

4. The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

Downtown Halifax, 2 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

John

￥30,438

￥35,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A brick building with a sign for Haliburton House Inn, featuring a window with a planter of flowers.

A living room with a fireplace, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a bookshelf.

A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, elegant chairs, and framed artwork on the walls.

A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a vase with flowers, a bookshelf, and a fireplace.

5. The Halliburton

Downtown Halifax, 1.7 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Coral

￥27,951

￥32,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a bar.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and lockers.

A modern bar area with seating, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a map on the wall.

6. Moxy Halifax Downtown

Downtown Halifax, 2.9 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Amolik

￥23,759

￥27,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lobby with two white sofas, a floor lamp, a fireplace, and a reception desk with a wooden backdrop.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and pendant lighting.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, indoor gym, and a large window.

7. Cambridge Suites Hotel

Downtown Halifax, 2.1 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Leslie

￥22,699

￥26,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a fireplace.

A modern restaurant interior with a patterned wall, wooden tables, and beige chairs.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sofa area.

8. Four Points by Sheraton Halifax

Downtown Halifax, 2 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

David

￥28,513

￥33,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A loft-style living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a flat-screen TV, and stainless steel appliances.

A row of three distinct buildings with numbered doors, each with a blue flower pot at the entrance.

A window view of a restaurant with outdoor seating, a sign reading 'ZAZA STONE,' and a blue curtain partially covering the window.

9. Red George Inn and Suites

Downtown Halifax, 1.8 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Brittni

￥16,755

￥19,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a curved sofa, a round coffee table, and a glass partition.

A bar area with a counter, hanging lights, and a large window.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a blue chandelier, and a geometric wall art piece.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

10. The Hollis Halifax a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel

Downtown Halifax, 2.2 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Bridget

￥32,841

￥38,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window with a view of the sea.

An indoor swimming pool with a checkered floor pattern, lounge chairs, and a high ceiling with a truss structure.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

11. Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown

Downtown Halifax, 2.7 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Lisa

￥26,604

￥31,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and round tables, a bar area, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large abstract chandelier, and a sign indicating the Westin hotel.

A lobby with a large geometric chandelier, a smaller hanging chandelier, and a wall with a blue abstract painting.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green upholstered chairs, a decorative chandelier, and a plant-filled shelving unit.

12. The Westin Nova Scotian

Downtown Halifax, 1.5 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Mark

￥26,621

￥31,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, a small table, and a potted plant.

An outdoor seating area with a gray sofa and chairs, a round table, and striped cushions.

A historic building with a prominent arched entrance and a large window on the second floor.

A modern room with a large window, a red chair, a black floor lamp, and a painting on the wall.

13. Cameo Hotel and Suites

Downtown Halifax, 2.1 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Chelsea

￥19,115

￥22,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A deck with outdoor seating and a view of the water.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, and a view of the city through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a sign, a parking area, and a well-lit facade.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown

Downtown Halifax, 2 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Mila

￥31,319

￥36,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A reception area with a 'Welcome to the Sea Bound Coast' sign, a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, a bench, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

15. Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown

Downtown Halifax, 2.8 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Becky

￥30,879

￥36,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Atlantica Hotel" sign, a corner location with a visible entrance, and a parking area with cars.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, white bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand with lamps.

16. Atlantica Hotel Halifax

South End, 2.9 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Lyndsay

￥28,793

￥33,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern interior with a stone fireplace and a model sailboat mounted on the wall.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central fireplace, seating arrangements, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a brick facade and large windows.

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax-Downtown

Downtown Halifax, 2.8 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Alexandra

￥36,043

￥42,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern building with a glass facade and the name "GAHAN HOUSE" prominently displayed.

A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a small table, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a grill, and a view of modern buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Downtown

Downtown Halifax, 2.2 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Kori

￥30,208

￥35,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the ceiling, tiled floor, and a poolside area with chairs and potted plants.

A bar area with a menu, bar stools, and seating with cushions.

A hotel reception area with three reception desks, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a potted plant.

A corner building with large windows, a statue, and a sign for NSCAD University.

19. The Barrington Hotel

Downtown Halifax, 2.6 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Tyler

￥26,166

￥30,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A bed with a view of a lake and boats through a large arched window.

A dining area with a table set for a meal, a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

A patio area with stone flooring, a table and chairs, and a weeping willow tree.

A window with a potted plant on a table, curtains, and a view of a road and greenery outside.

20. The Pebble Bed & Breakfast

Armview, 3.6 km from Shakespeare by the Sea

Ann

￥62,385

￥73,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Shakespeare by the Sea

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax	9.6 Exceptional 2,281 reviews	View
Prince George Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,935 reviews	View
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,201 reviews	View
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 2,652 reviews	View
The Halliburton	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Shakespeare by the Sea Hotel Reviews

Four Points by Sheraton Halifax

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are absolutely incredible here, they were accommodating and so kind. The rooms are great and the bath tub was awesome after a long day of walking. I suggest bringing ear plugs because you hear everyone’s doors open and slam shut all night long. The restaurant is delicious give it a try, it’s in a weird spot but great staff and food"

The Westin Nova Scotian

10/10 Excellent

"absolutely amazing stay!!!❤️"

The Halliburton

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay!!!!!❤️"

Inglis Heritage, Cozy 2-BDRM near Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"The only disappoint was the poor parking options. We would have gladly paid for parking if we knew where to go."

Cambridge Suites Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was extremely clean, breakfast was very good with many options, and the location was perfect. We found places to eat within a short walk and the hotel is right across from the Citadel."

Timeless Comfort, Downtown Halifax Living

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this place. It was pretty, very clean, quiet, and SO convenient for all we wanted to see. I will recommend it to all my friends. Thank you for a wonderful visit.Also, the Housekeeper that greeted us on arrival was kind and helpful. P.S. We parked our rental car at Metro Pkg on Hollis...reasonable & safe."

Modern Amenities, Historic Charm, 4-Bdrm Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Good property"

Inglis Heritage: Cozy 2-BDRM near Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Very close to everything downtown Halifax. We enjoyed our stay!"

Other attractions near Shakespeare by the Sea

A park with a gravel path, tall trees, and a lake in the background.

Point Pleasant Park

9.0/10 (162 reviews)

Discover forest trails, harbor views, wartime heritage and Shakespeare at this peninsula park that sees the forest meet the Atlantic Ocean.

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A large brick building with the sign "Pier 21" and a clock.

Pier 21 National Historic Site

9.2/10 (39 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Pier 21 National Historic Site, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Park Place Theatre

Enjoy a show at Park Place Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Prince of Wales Tower

Find out about the history of Halifax when you spend time at Prince of Wales Tower. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Saint Mary's University Art Gallery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Saint Mary's University Art Gallery during your travels in Halifax. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 during your travels in Halifax. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Mary E. Black Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mary E. Black Gallery in Halifax. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Shambhala Centre

Enjoy an outing to Shambhala Centre during your stay in Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shakespeare by the Sea?

Shakespeare by the Sea is located in a historic area of Halifax known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 24 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Shakespeare by the Sea?

The Westin Nova Scotian is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Shakespeare by the Sea. Other good options within 5 miles include The Barrington Hotel and Cambridge Suites Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Shakespeare by the Sea?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shakespeare by the Sea.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shakespeare by the Sea, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Shakespeare by the Sea.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Shakespeare by the Sea?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Shakespeare by the Sea, click here.

What can I see and do near Shakespeare by the Sea?

Pier 21 National Historic Site, Discovery Centre, and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Point Pleasant Park, George's Island Lighthouse, and Nova Scotia Archives. You can watch performances at Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Neptune Theatre, and Alderney Landing if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Shakespeare by the Sea?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Shakespeare by the Sea is a breeze. If you're hopping a train into the city, Halifax Station is the closest station to South End. You can learn about options for water transportation at the local port.

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Our top choices for Shakespeare by the Sea hotels

1. The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

2. Prince George Hotel

3. Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4. The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

5. The Halliburton

6. Moxy Halifax Downtown

7. Cambridge Suites Hotel

8. Four Points by Sheraton Halifax

9. Red George Inn and Suites

10. The Hollis Halifax a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel

11. Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown

12. The Westin Nova Scotian

13. Cameo Hotel and Suites

14. Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown

15. Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown

16. Atlantica Hotel Halifax

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax-Downtown

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Downtown

19. The Barrington Hotel

20. The Pebble Bed & Breakfast

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Top Shakespeare by the Sea Hotel Reviews

Four Points by Sheraton Halifax

The Westin Nova Scotian

The Halliburton

Inglis Heritage, Cozy 2-BDRM near Waterfront

Cambridge Suites Hotel

Timeless Comfort, Downtown Halifax Living

Modern Amenities, Historic Charm, 4-Bdrm Retreat

Inglis Heritage: Cozy 2-BDRM near Waterfront

Other attractions near Shakespeare by the Sea

Point Pleasant Park

Pier 21 National Historic Site

Park Place Theatre

Prince of Wales Tower

Saint Mary's University Art Gallery

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Mary E. Black Gallery

Shambhala Centre

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