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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

4.0 star property

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$112
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23

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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
    ‪13 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
(103 reviews)
  • 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
(33 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lake view

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 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
  • 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
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Pet Friendly King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

  • Lake view
  • 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
  • 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 this property

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

4-star Halifax hotel close to Dalhousie University
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
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 and microwaves 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.

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 5995 square feet (557 square meters) include a conference center. This Art Deco hotel also offers a vending machine, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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

  • 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
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. 924 out of 1636 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 464 out of 1636 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1636 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1636 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1636 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful lake, Picnic tables, patio breakfast that was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Parking on the weekend was inadequate for the number of guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Salle de bain très propre. L'ajout d'un ventilateur serait encore mieux
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Avalon

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was atrocious, security put me in a no parking zone of a hydrant because there was no spots left, along with multiple cars after me had to park illegally. Other then that its a nice quiet and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eldon, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place! Some road noise for sensitive sleepers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yisong

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected, clean, comfort, and friendly. Enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is easy to find and very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens-Michael, Ottawa

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

8/10 Good

Margo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room, good breakfast already, walking distance to Halifax shopping center
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, beautiful location overlooking lake. Restaurant on site was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really like this hotel. Unfortunately this time we were awakened many times with noise through the night. Perhaps because we were in a different section than we usually stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Some better coffee would make a big difference
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Scarborough

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location ,Clean location Friendly staff and close to downtown Halifax.Will come back to this Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff and restaurant and food awesome and have gluten-free options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Architecture oddities made it hard to get luggage into our room. Had to portage luggage to get into our room down 4 stairs after using a cart! Great view bar and restaurant and staff. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Good food and clean, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025