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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

Property class: 4

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

The current price is $173
$148 nightly
$173 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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250 St. Margaret's Bay Rd, Halifax, NS, B3N 1J4
  • Place, Chocolate Lake Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Lake Provincial Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Halifax Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(122 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a large window offering a view of a lake and greenery.

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

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a large window offering a view of a lake and greenery.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a microwave.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Pet Friendly King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a lamp.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, and a view of greenery through large windows.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with two beds, a framed picture on the wall, and a dark headboard.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Halifax

When you stay at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel in Halifax, you'll be in the business district, a 4-minute drive from Dalhousie University and 5 minutes from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. .This family-friendly hotel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Dartmouth Crossing and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Halifax Citadel.

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Lake Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Saunders Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Long Lake Provincial Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Sir Sandford Fleming Park - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 15 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel offers 142 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Halifax hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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

Children 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 142 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Lakeside Bar & Grill serving guests of Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Halifax? This hotel has 5995 square feet (557 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.
Lakeside Bar & Grill - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (5,995 square feet 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 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverMastercardVisa

Important information

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number STR2627T9042

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Best Western Chocolate Lake
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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake
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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1079 out of 1825 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 502 out of 1825 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1825 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1825 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1825 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was great and the view of the lake is fantastic. Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, food at the restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really clean, super friendly staff and beautiful location right on the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Remi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, and the hotel is very inviting!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly staff and the best breakfast and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly the room was great and breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the staff were exceptional. Look forward to visiting again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and friendly Hotel is in a good location. Beside a lake
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, loved the chairs left out near the water to relax on
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a great price. Breakfast was great and staff very friendly. We will definitely be staying here again !!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lakeside hotel. Breakfast was delicious with lots of choices. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant and the meal was very good and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff great rooms clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room great location great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leighann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was wonderful , food excellent, breakfast buffet was also excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff, the restaurant in the hotel hade excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good hotel on edge of halifax,our room had great lake view,car parking good,breakfast fine and evening meal was really decent.staff good too
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Treena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for family visit. Appreciate the breakfast, coffee and easy parking. Helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Every part of our stay was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roseanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was plentiful and decent for a hotel breakfast. We ate there for breakfast during our whole stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the hotel was excellent! The staff were friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was top notch every morning and the view of Chocolate Lake was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast included.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026