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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

4.0 star property

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Guests can enjoy a full-service kitchen with multiple coffee machines and a large oven.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a comfortable seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a beautifully designed workspace.
Relax on the patio with comfortable seating and enjoy the serene views of the surrounding landscape.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV, offering a serene view of the surrounding green landscape.
Guests can enjoy panoramic views from the hotel's spacious balconies overlooking a serene grassy area with trees.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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250 St. Margaret's Bay Rd, Halifax, NS, B3N 1J4
  • Chocolate Lake Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Halifax Shopping Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dalhousie University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View (Refrigerator & Microwave)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View (Refrigerator & Microwave)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, a nightstand, and a comfortable armchair.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(93 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and cozy armchair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Relax in a cozy retreat with a large bed, a comfortable armchair, and a stylish ottoman.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View (Fireplace)

Enjoy a serene view of the water and surrounding greenery from this room's large window.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View (Fireplace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View (Pet Friendly)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View (Pet Friendly)

Two single beds with white linens, flat-screen TV, and a desk with chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Lake View (Refrigerator)

Two single beds with white linens and dark wood headboard, a desk, flat-screen TV, and a small table with a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Lake View (Refrigerator)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Refrigerator)

Relax in a stylishly designed room with a large bed, nightstand, and comfortable chair.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Refrigerator)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View (with Sofabed)

Relax in a stylish room with a sofa, armchairs, and flat-screen TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View (with Sofabed)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Two single beds with white linens, a sofa, and a desk with a lamp.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View (Refrigerator & Microwave)

Enjoy a serene view of the water and surrounding greenery from this room's large window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View (Refrigerator & Microwave)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

Relax in a stylish room with a sofa, armchairs, and flat-screen TV.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and a conference centre are on-site.
Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel offers 142 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Halifax hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Chocolate Lake Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests love the restaurant and breakfast
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and a few minutes from Dalhousie University
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5995 square feet (557 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Halifax hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily.
Lakeside Bar & Grill – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lakeside Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (5,995 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (71 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number STR2526T9042

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 819 out of 1464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 420 out of 1464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1464 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kasee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt, yarmouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Western Chocolate Lake was a wonderful place for my daughter and I to stay while we explored Halifax for a week. Well located, clean, quiet, and safe, with a wonderful view of a peaceful lake! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property is located at the hill-top, it is a relatively short distance away from downtown area if you have a bicycle with you (able to get there within 15mins one-way); and if Peggy's Cove is place you gonna visit after your check-in, it is just around 40mins driving distance away from it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really like your hotel but I did notice walking into our room today it had a funky smell like “wet dog” Otherwise the room was neat and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolan, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! We experienced friendly helpful staff, comfortable beds, a beautiful lake view, a good breakfast, convenient location, and free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed being on the 8 th floor. It was quiet and the room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Fraser

Outdated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay at Chocolate Lake Best Western, and would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravneet

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The stay itself was great!! Our room wasn’t as clean as I would have hoped and our toilet didn’t flush!! We had to call and get a plunger
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. A 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and great staff. The best BW plus location we've been to so far. Free Breakfast options are great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, very nice restaurant and lovely continental breakfast. The arcade was a huge hit with the kids!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary grace

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location on lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeriah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfectly amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in good condition and the staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025