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Commons Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk in Halifax

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Towels

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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5780 West Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 1H8
  • Place, Halifax Citadel
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Nova Scotia
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Halifax

North End stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this North End hotel, you'll find Shakespeare by the Sea and Cornwallis Street Baptist Church. Also, Emera Oval is within half a mile (1 km) and Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Halifax Citadel - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Casino Nova Scotia - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Scotiabank Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 9 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Robot Brewing Company - Halifax Commons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bonfire - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Stillwell Freehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Unfiltered Brewing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tony's Pizza Donairs & Subs - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Commons Inn

Hotel near Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk in Halifax
Commons Inn offers its guests a rooftop terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Halifax hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Commons Inn offers 40 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number STR2526T8572

Property is also known as

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Commons Inn
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Commons Hotel Halifax
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Commons Inn to the airport?

Commons Inn is 19.6 mi (29-min drive) away from the Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Commons Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Commons Inn.

How close is Commons Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 2.4 mi (9-min drive) from Chocolate Lake Beach and 5.9 mi (15-min drive) from Kearney Lake Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Commons Inn offer free breakfast?

Commons Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Commons Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Nova Scotia (18-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Commons Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Commons Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Commons Inn have a pool?

Commons Inn does not have a pool.

Does Commons Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Commons Inn to downtown Halifax?

Commons Inn is 0.8 mi away from Halifax.

Commons Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 217 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 194 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 258 out of 1000 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Matthias

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs to be renovated top to bottom. Don't stay if you have little kids,mise traps everywhere. Loud,old ,noisy and over priced
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynette

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old building. Lots of noise from the street (sirens) easily heard. Sounds of someone running up/down the hallway during the night. Only tv services is via google chromecast. Couldn’t get ours to connect (yes we have done it before so we knew what to do). Bathrooms old and need renovation. Old furniture and not very comfortable beds. 2 half size pillows per bed. Musty old smell throughout. All stairs so if you a mobile impaired it’s not a good choice. Overall I didn’t realize it was listed as 2star and it definitely shows.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolute Hole. Do not stay here. Had to drag our suitcases up 3 floors. No windows in room. A/C barely worked. Single ply TP and hallway smelled like urine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No tv channels. No parking. No ice. $20 for parking.
$20 parking location and room view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was disgusting. You could feel the dirt on your feet when walking in the room, our bathtub was full of mold. There was dust, dirt, grime and hair everywhere. The a/c buttons were broken & wall outlets were hanging from the lamp cords however the front desk staff were very friendly & it was a convenient location as we were staying to attend a concert @ garrison grounds. The location was also near lots of good food!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dylan Simson

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bad neighbourhood but

The motel is quite rundown but it was clean enough and quiet. The location is close to restaurants and other commercial establishments but you have to be aware of your surroundings. Lots of street people in this area and we were assaulted a block away. This is not the motel’s fault, of course. It’s just a sketchy area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness
no dinning in building
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good spot in North end.

Room was small but clean, bed was comfy. Staff were friendly and helpful with our bags. You can hear most things in the hallway. Cons: no elevator and no public bathroom. Location was superb. Hot spot for locals. Food and drinks all within wallking distance. Quiet neighborbood and felt safe. Coming from Vancouver BC... felt like commercial drive. Would stay again and i would recommend folks to check out. Every local we ran into said "thats a good area".
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was old and dirty - pee around the toilet and mould in showers. Old clunking air conditioner so loud couldn’t sleep, water damage on windows and orange 1970 blinds shower leaked water out around toilet - worst place I ever stayed in my life . Supposed to have a queen bed but was only a double. Pillow was flat and comforter was old cheap kids comforter - so bad - never again. Also no elevators and dragged suitcases up 4 flights of stairs with no assistance offered and no maid service - had to put our garbage outside the door and request towels at the front desk. Drunk homeless people sleeping outside the hotel shouting all night
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mandeep

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, but disgusting accommodation. The painting of the Victorian girl on the 3rd floor was creepy. Seems like the building is haunted. Mould and mildew in the showers, toilets lol dented, towels had hair strands on them. Old fashioned loud air conditioner. Can hear all the creaking of the building as people walking around. Dirty old furniture. Horrible place. Will never stay there again. It was a mistake, I didn’t think it would be that horrendous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carley, Edmonton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Im not sure what the one star reviews were talking about onkine but this property has lots of great things going for it! Its basic but linen was spotless and the room was pretty clean (maybe a dust over needed on unused areas). Staff were great and they held our luggage after check out. There is no elevator so be orepared to drag bags up stairs and there is no wheelchair accessibility. The location is fantastic, walkable to downtown with many cafes, restaurants and pubs in both directions that truly impressed. Try The Brown Hound next door for kid friendly, superb fries and Lukes across the road for breakfast! 15-20 min walk to the wharf was great! Would recommend for anyone seeking simple accommodation, not fussed about new paint jobs and wanting location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ethan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Out the room's window was an expansion site that was not mentioned anywhere in the booking or check in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They not give m
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Commons Inn is at most a dorm room; one step above a hostel. The bed was comfortable, the shower was hot but there was literally nothing else. The door locked b
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Wang

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice but no room service. No cleaning has been done. Parking is not convenient. Room is not sound proof. At night, you can hear people talking, door opening or closing. Location is good. Easy to get to downtown or water front.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ahmed

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs and stains everywhere, stay away from this property. We walked away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cort

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very easy to find places to go Very walkable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ensa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorne, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
A fun little pub right next-door, a great deli right across the street and a great coffee shop just up the street a block we’re all great. We walked to the citadel and then downtown so very convenient for the downtown Halifax sightseeing.
The citadel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025