Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

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

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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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
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalhousie University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 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
(20 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 the area

Halifax

On lake.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Halifax hotel, you'll find Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre. Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Sir Sandford Fleming Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Lake Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sir Sandford Fleming Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Dalhousie University - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of King's College - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 15 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 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.

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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 self 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
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.
  • 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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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 937 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1652 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marsha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waverley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Staff were so friendly and accommodating, when Christian saw my Mother had mobility issues, he switched her to a different room with a walk in shower. The complimentary breakfast was so much more than expected and the rooms and hotel were spotless. Highly Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Junaid Ur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms have some of the best Lake view during morning and Sunset!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean and lots of parking
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff were efficient and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is amazing! The best one in halifax area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Great staff, clean room. Great spot when travelling with a pet. Rooms available with easy access to some green spaces to walk dog.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Too expensive for an older hotel. Not good value at all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Declan

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hyeonju

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The thing that really stood out were the eggs. Most continental breakfast serve eggs that are the consistency of egg flavoured jello. Their chef made eggs that tasted like actual eggs! It seems a strange thing to rave about but for breakfast the little things really count.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast, pancake maker, juice, tea and coffee. Nice large space with lots of seating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Jie Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staffs are wondering! We showed up close to the end of breakfast hour, staff clearly monitored customer flow, react quickly get us more food! That’s awesome! We had satisfied breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the view at this time of the year, looking at the colors of the leaves reflecting on the lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed at Best Western Chocolate many times over the year. It is our "default" hotel for Halifax. Obviously we're happy with just about everything. This was the first time we had a problem. The plug in our bathroom sink jammed and we were unable to use the sink. This was on our last morning and we were unable to have it fixed before we left. Unfortunate but it made getting ready difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025