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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and indoor pool

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Bar (on property)
Lobby
Room amenity
Lobby
Lake view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

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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

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Lake view

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Lake view

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Lake view

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Pet Friendly King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • 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

About the area

Halifax

A family-friendly stay in Halifax awaits you at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of Chocolate Lake Beach and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, Lakeside Bar & Grill, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a conference centre. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Halifax hotel include Dalhousie University and Scotiabank Centre.

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Lake Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sir Sandford Fleming Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Dalhousie University - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of King's College - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

Lakefront hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and indoor pool
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.

  • 142 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • 5995 sq ft of conference space
  • 557 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1970
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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, microwaves and coffee/tea makers 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.

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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 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 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

  • 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 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel?

Yep, Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel?

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel on 3 Feb 2026 start from AU$162.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel?

Yep, Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Chocolate Lake Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel have a pool?

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel has an indoor pool.

What makes Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel.

Is Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, an arcade and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, visitors highly rate the free full breakfast here! Served daily, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel?

No, Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 937 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1652 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, the room was comfortable, breakfast was great, and it is a nice location, close to the city but not in busy downtown
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The quality of the included breakfast was better than most.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marsha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waverley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Staff were so friendly and accommodating, when Christian saw my Mother had mobility issues, he switched her to a different room with a walk in shower. The complimentary breakfast was so much more than expected and the rooms and hotel were spotless. Highly Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Junaid Ur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms have some of the best Lake view during morning and Sunset!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean and lots of parking
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff were efficient and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is amazing! The best one in halifax area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Great staff, clean room. Great spot when travelling with a pet. Rooms available with easy access to some green spaces to walk dog.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Too expensive for an older hotel. Not good value at all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Declan

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hyeonju

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The thing that really stood out were the eggs. Most continental breakfast serve eggs that are the consistency of egg flavoured jello. Their chef made eggs that tasted like actual eggs! It seems a strange thing to rave about but for breakfast the little things really count.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast, pancake maker, juice, tea and coffee. Nice large space with lots of seating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, always helpful and quick, dining room staff especially so.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staffs are wondering! We showed up close to the end of breakfast hour, staff clearly monitored customer flow, react quickly get us more food! That’s awesome! We had satisfied breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025