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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

4.0 star property
Families start their day with a delicious breakfast that pleases everyone, then gather around a welcoming fireplace for quality time together at day's end

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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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
(102 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 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
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Lake Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ashburn Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dalhousie University - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fairview Lawn Cemetery - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Take advantage of free full breakfast, an arcade/games 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 children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 142 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

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

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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

  • 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 for 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.
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
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.

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

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel on 23 Dec 2025 start from NZ$193.38, 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.

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?

Checkout 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 is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 910 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 459 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1609 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great,Room was clean,Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judi-Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean premises, large and varied breakfast menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot friendly staff and a really good breakfast will definitely be back again:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, good breakfast, welcoming service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room,the front desk staff were very friendly, will back sometime!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, on-site bar and grill restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
parking was tight but room was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

louise E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean, dining room was great, variety of food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Was close to where i needed to go and front staff was extremely nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a very convenient and pretty spot on the water.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIYOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean room, wide variety of foods offered for breakfast and a stunning view of Chocolate Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Great customer service and lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gbenga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the breakfast was fresh and lots of varieties
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Comfy lobby with beautiful view out to the lake. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all our stay was great. Room was clean and nicely decorated, we dined at the inhouse restaurant and food and service were excellent. Self checkout was easy and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEIDRE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
seamless stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and spacious. Lots of activities to do with the gym pool and arcade.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view from the restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love best western in chocolate lake ! we stay here everytime we go to Halifax
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of lake , clean , coffee machine in lobby, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025