Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

Property class: 4

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A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and large windows offering views.
A bar area with wooden accents, bar stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.
A modern restaurant with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a bar area.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of trees and hills.
A hotel reception desk with a herringbone patterned wall, a reception counter, and a plant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec

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

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Lake View

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

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

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

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

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

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 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 1.7 km (1 mi) from Halifax Shopping Centre. 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 Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Dalhousie University.

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Lake Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Saunders Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Long Lake Provincial Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 1.1 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
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel on 6 Dec 2026 start from AU$160, 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. 1102 out of 1849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 507 out of 1849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1849 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Great property, staff and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was great location and continental breakfast was impressive!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable Breakfast was excellent. Older hotel but well Maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great breakfast and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifull place.......food, room, view on the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a pretty good stay! Only complaint we have is the pillows are too soft, (we all had neck pain in the morning) but other than that it was good stay. Staff was helpful and courteous and we look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, friendly staff, beautiful setting!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The CC hotel is very good. It is very clean, staff are very helpful and they are nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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breakfast was soo good. very nice and clean hotel, great staff and amazing value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had wonderful rooms and enjoyed the views of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved everything! Really beautiful spot , especially if you get lake view room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay! The hotel was exceptionally clean, and everything was well maintained. The breakfast was delicious with a good variety of options, and the coffee was excellent. The staff were friendly, and the overall experience was very enjoyable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property and beautiful lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful view, great restaurant and patio
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The restaurant was great and the view of the lake is fantastic. Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, food at the restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall a great stay. 5 minute Uber down to the harbor was not bad at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The lake was beautiful! I brought my dog with me and she enjoyed swimming in it in the mornings! The buffet breakfast was very delicious and resort worthy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was really clean, super friendly staff and beautiful location right on the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the location, and the hotel is very inviting!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very satisfied with our stay there. The room was clean, the staff very friendly, and they changed our towels daily. Finally, we were close to the waterfront (15 min by car) and only 45 min drive to Peggys Cove. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room, friendly staff and the best breakfast and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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