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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View (with Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
The Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel overlooks Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and offers a complimentary full breakfast daily. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant with kids' options, relax by the lobby fireplace, or enjoy the hotel's arcade room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View (Refrigerator & Microwave) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(96 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Refrigerator) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View (with Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
250 St. Margaret's Bay Rd, Halifax, NS, B3N 1J4

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Lake Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dalhousie University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Halifax Citadel - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 13 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dimitris Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Take advantage of free full breakfast, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Lakeside Bar & Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 142 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

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

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 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

  • 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 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
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel located?

This family-friendly Halifax hotel is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Chocolate Lake Beach, Halifax Shopping Centre, and Long Lake Provincial Park. Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Bayers Lake Business Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 835 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 431 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1497 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and the breakfast was great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, excellent staff, prompt service, clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find location, clean and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great outdoor area with the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good and the lake view was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always love this hotel, located away from high traffic areas and close enough to everything. Even took a nice dip in the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff we interacted with were always very friendly. Lots of things to do within the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in the Halifax Convineant and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay. The bed was comfortable, the views from the room were great. I wasn't a great fan of the breakfast but overall this was a very pleasant experience and would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great visit and staff was very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the visit and highly recommend this when staying in Halifax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

asfuyh*

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great for our needs and breakfast was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chereise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean rooms friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patric Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked closeness of the lake and patio overlooking the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent A+. Not far from downtown Halifax which was very convenient for getting an Uber. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very nice and clean, there is very little within walking distance, however the waterfront is only a15 minute ride away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a little spooked out parking in the lower parking lot but enjoyed stayed and they had a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Amenities
Good hotel and experience. The rooms were clean, the staff kind and good food !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love that it was near all of our activitiess and places we wanted to go to. The property's lac, was just beautiful and it could be used for a swim. Lovely setting 👌
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ehsan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was 1 of the best buffet breakfasts ever
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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