Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Room amenity
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$342
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(116 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Pet Friendly King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Halifax

A family-friendly stay in Halifax awaits you at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel. You'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Dalhousie University. 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 Chocolate Lake Beach and Casino Nova Scotia.

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Lake Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Long Lake Provincial Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sir Sandford Fleming Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

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

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 21 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel on 5 July 2026 start from AU$342, 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. 1026 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 494 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1775 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ramu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very good hotel stay with family and staff is very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Milby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room very friendly staff restaurant was also great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, hotel was nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have an excellent coffee maker and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terri-Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly and very helpful, room was super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes everything was great ....recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Room was very clean Staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family favourite place to stay in Halifax
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and the room was beautiful…
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome visit. Very accommodating staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the room staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Room was perfect, meals were great and staff were super hospitable and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, super comfy bed and the jet tub was amazing. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for the family. Fun games room for all ages. The restaurant is one of the best. Very relaxing visit with lots of laughs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and restaurant was delicious. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was great! Hotel has so many awesome things to do to keep kids entertained…a big arcade room, swimming pool, workout room etc Would highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean lots for rhe kids to do staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was small but they had a lifeguard which was great. Wifi worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go-to hotel in Haifax. Great breakfast and free parking. Never have an issue when we stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026