Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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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

  • Bar
The current price is ¥15,459
¥18,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

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King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Pet Friendly King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Handicap Room, High Speed Internet Access, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker

  • Sleeps 2

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Lake View, Flat Screen Television, Microwave And Refrigerator, Coffee Maker

  • 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 the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Lake Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mont Blanc Anchor Site - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dalhousie University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fairview Lawn Cemetery - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 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/game 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 kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 142 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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.

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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 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

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

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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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 Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel on Dec 8, 2025 start from ¥15,459, 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.

Is Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 a 15-minute walk of Chocolate Lake Beach and Mont Blanc Anchor Site. Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 889 out of 1579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 451 out of 1579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1579 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

Mary

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, comfortable room, very good breakfast. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, room clean and hotel was pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with an excellent restaurant!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the breakfast and that it was on our way to our next destination
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so nice,the hotel is quiet and safe you can sleep well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, always helpful and quick, dining room staff especially so.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The quality of the included breakfast was better than most.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

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

8/10 Good

James

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

Yisong

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

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

CHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

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