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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Dalhousie University

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Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View (Refrigerator & Microwave) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
250 St. Margaret's Bay Rd, Halifax, NS, B3N 1J4
  • Chocolate Lake Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Halifax Shopping Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dalhousie University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lake view

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Lake View (Refrigerator)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Refrigerator) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator (Refrigerator)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lake view

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Halifax

On lake.You'll find Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Bayers Lake Business Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this Halifax hotel. Also, Chocolate Lake Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Halifax Shopping Centre is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Lake Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dalhousie University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Halifax Citadel - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 12 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Dalhousie University
Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5995 square feet (557 square meters) and includes a conference center. A vending machine, an arcade/game 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5995 sq ft of conference space
  • 557 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1970
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers 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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

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.
  • 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
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 guestroom 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 each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2526T9042

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel to the airport?

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel is 24.1 mi (27-min drive) away from the Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel on Jul 3, 2025 start from $177.65, excluding 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.

Does Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel.

How close is Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Chocolate Lake Beach and 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Sir Sandford Fleming Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel offer free breakfast?

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Nova Scotia (4-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel have a pool?

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel to downtown Halifax?

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel is 2.5 mi away from Halifax.

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 775 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 424 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1419 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean Staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shantel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
C
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was an excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lake view and nice hotel room close to stores
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafik

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

8/10 Good

Jinesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

No bad stay

Kinda was a spur of the moment stay. Wed stayed one night and came back for a second. Rooms are really comfortable and the breakfast is good. The elevators needed some repair tho and the parking lot is a bit crazy :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older building but well kept. Great service from staff. Breakfast was good. Rooms were very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I were on a trip out east, and we both have dietary restrictions. The onsite restaurant was able to effortlessly accommodate and the options for breakfast were great! The beds were comfy and we had a beautiful view of the lake. Recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We opted for the lake view and had parking that was pull up right to our door. The complimentary breakfast was amazing. It was nice to have a hot fresh breakfast in a beautiful dining area. I didn’t pack shampoo, conditioner or soap. The last few hotels we’ve stayed at always had the full sized bottles attached to the shower wall. This would be my only complaint is that the bottle provided are so tiny but I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay and breakfast is a 10/0
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leandre

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable , clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Curtlen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One elevator was out of order, and during March break there was usually a long wait for the elevator. The breakfast had a wide choice of foods, but the hot foods were too greasy for our liking. The rooms were in good shape, but need to clean behind the bathroom door, fix dresser drawers that won't shut, and leave instructions on how to adjust the thermostat, which was set at 25 deg. C when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our grandchildren really enjoyed the pool and arcade and wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good value for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Evan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
One elevator wasn't working. No towels in pool area. Good breakfast. Staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view was lovely, and the staff very friendly. There was only one working elevator, which made it challenging during a very busy March break week as we were on the 8th floor. No towels available in the pool. No TV guide and the remote was very erratic with some buttons doing completely different functions than they were supposed to. Overall, for a budget friendly stay, it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025