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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lake view
Lobby
Lobby
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$112
$96 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1

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

Room options

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lake view

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lake view

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lake view

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

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Pet Friendly King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Handicap Room, High Speed Internet Access, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker

  • Sleeps 2

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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

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

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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

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

King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Lake View, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Lake View, Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Lake View, Microwave And Refrigerator, Soaker Tub, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, One Bedroom, 2 Flat Screen Tvs, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Lake View, Refrigerator, 32-Inch Flat Television, Exterior Corridor, Ground Level

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Bed Suite Wifi Microwave Refrigerator Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, 2 Flat Screen Tvs, Lake View, Fireplace, Refrigerator, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2

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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 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Casino Nova Scotia and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Scotiabank Centre.

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Lake Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sir Sandford Fleming Park - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Ashburn Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Dalhousie University - 5 min drive - 1.6 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬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.

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 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

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 STR2526T9042

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 Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 972 out of 1711 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 479 out of 1711 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1711 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1711 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1711 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

angie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all our stay was great. Room was clean and nicely decorated, we dined at the inhouse restaurant and food and service were excellent. Self checkout was easy and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great,Room was clean,Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel stay overall. Rooms are clean and comfortable, pillow are typical for most hotels - flat and lumpy. Breakfast was good and changed between mornings which was nice. Parking is limited but fortunately we always found a spot, even around back if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly Mac

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was booked in an outdoor room, and the staff changed me to a room in a high floor. They also accommodated a late check out which we were greatly appreciative of.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kurt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overpriced for a lower end hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was cleaned every time we left
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

eddie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and spacious. Lots of activities to do with the gym pool and arcade.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
parking was tight but room was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. No complaints. Everything was at the levels I excepted
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Amarpreet

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Great customer service and lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk service is amazing. The staff are friendly, helpful, and kind. They are very accommodating and knowledgeable. I stay at this location for work purposes, but if I was coming to the city, I would also stay for personal travel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEIDRE

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
seamless stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Comfy lobby with beautiful view out to the lake. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Don

All good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! From the front desk, wait staff through to the cleaners - just awesome! They treated my elderly parents so well it was heart warming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice design. Noisy guests and a barking dog later at night and earaly in the morning. Very nice breakfast room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

roxanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room,the front desk staff were very friendly, will back sometime!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025