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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

20 St. Margaret's Bay Rd Halifax, B3N1J4 Canada

Business-friendly Halifax hotel with a private beach

By the ocean
Situated near the beach in Halifax, this green/sustainable hotel is close to Dalhousie University, Halifax Mainland Common Park, and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. Local attractions also include Public Gardens Park and Halifax Citadel. Show more
Private beach
In addition to a restaurant, Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel features a private beach. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center and an arcade/game room.
Free Wi-Fi, local calls
In addition to premium cable television, guestrooms include beds with pillowtop mattresses, complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, and refrigerators. Hide

GUEST REVIEWS

4.4out of 5

Expedia Guest Rating

97%

of guests recommend

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Traditional Queen Room
1 queenPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including cotton linens, down duvet, and down blanket. Windows open to view of the courtyard. 32-inch television with premium cable channels, first-run movies, and OnCommand video. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Refrigerator. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking. Pets are allowed in this room.
Traditional King Room
1 kingPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including cotton linens, down duvet, and down blanket. 28 square meters. Windows open to view of the ocean and courtyard. 32-inch high-definition television with premium cable channels, first-run movies, and OnCommand video. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Refrigerator. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking. Pets are allowed in this room.
Lakeview Room with Two Queen beds
2 queenPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including cotton linens, down duvet, and down blanket. 28 square meters. Windows open to view of the ocean and beach. 32-inch television with premium cable channels, first-run movies, and OnCommand video. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Refrigerator. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking. Pets are allowed in this room.
Kitchenette Room with Queen Bed
1 queenPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including cotton linens, down duvet, and down blanket. 26.5 square meters. Windows open to view of the courtyard. 32-inch high-definition television with premium cable channels, first-run movies, and OnCommand video. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Private kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking. Pets are allowed in this room.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Know Before You Go
  • There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast, if one is offered. All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel. This property allows pets in specific rooms only. Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
  • Check-out time is
  • No rollaway beds available
  • Check-in time starts at
  • Pet maximum weight in kg is 80
  • American Express accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • Discover accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
  • Pets accepted
  • Pet policy - dogs and cats only
  • Maximum number of pets per room - 2
  • Caters to couples
  • Caters to families
  • Minimum check-in age is 19

Renovations and Closures

The following facilities will be closed from 2 January 2012 to 12 January 2012:Spa tub

This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.

Awards and Affiliations

A Green / Sustainable Property - First Party Certified

This property has performed a self-assessment, also known as First Party certification, of its sustainable tourism practices through Green Key thus taking steps to understand its impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. The property's claims have not been independently verified by a second or third party certification program.

Accessibility Options

  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
  • Braille or raised signage

Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel 1
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
  • Total number of rooms - 142
  • Laundry facilities
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of floors -
  • Parking (free)
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Suitable for children
  • Wedding services
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Exhibit space
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Technology support staff
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Computer station
  • Internet point
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Self parking (free)
  • Parking limited (free)
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Private beach
  • Conference center
  • Year Built - 1970
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting facilities size (feet) - 6000
  • Free guest parking only during stay
  • Secretarial services
  • Security guard
  • Self parking
  • Smoke-free property (fines apply)
  • Garden
  • Photocopy machines
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Fax machine
  • Spa tub
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Technology helpdesk
  • Tour assistance
  • Umbrella
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rooms

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters, down blankets, and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels, first-run movies, and Oncommand video. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Halifax hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include direct-dial phones with voice mail; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include electronic check-out and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, extra towels/bedding, and wake-up calls can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

Room Amenities

  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Air conditioning
  • Video-game console
  • Pay movies
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Premium bedding
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Private bathroom
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Television
  • Window opens
  • Electronic check-out
  • Non-smoking only
  • Cable television service
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Dial-up Internet access (complimentary)
  • Television Internet access (surcharge)
  • First-run movies
  • OnCommand Video
  • Pillowtop mattress

Dining

A complimentary hot and cold buffet breakfast is served each morning in the restaurant between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Lakeside Grill - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Room service during limited hours is available.

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel, Halifax,  Canada, Dining Restaurant

Renovations and Closures

The following facilities will be closed from 2 January 2012 to 12 January 2012:Spa tub

This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.

Recreation

  • Golf - miniature nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing - downhill nearby
  • Skiing - cross-country nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rowboats nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Sports center nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Bird watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Personal watercraft nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Bowling alley nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

4.4
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.4
Hotel condition:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.5
Location:
4.2
Neighbourhood:
3.9
97%

of guests recommend

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A Traveller from Cornwall, PE
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 14 Dec 2011

“Very chocolateyg”

Good hotel. nice view.

Rene from NL
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 13 Dec 2011

“No Issues Here”

Clean and Smoke Free. Not much to say except I spent 5 nights without any issue. The restaurant serves great food though the menu is a bit small. The Hot Tub and Pool are great additions as well. It's a $5 taxi ride to the Halifax Shopping Center Area. A little more with traffic.

What to pack
Swim wear
Dining
The restaurant at the hotel has a small but wonderful menu.
A Traveller from Truro
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 12 Dec 2011

“great value for money”

Had an Expedia only sale price, which made the decision easy. Paid half what others did! Breakfast buffet was great, hotel is close to the roundabout, made getting around town easier than being downtown!

Jonathan F from New Germany, Nova Scotia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 6 Dec 2011

“As good as Chocolate”

I recommend this hotel as long as you have your own car or are willing to cab it as the the location is good on a lake but not downtown. Compromise is more than worth it for room rates and included hot breakfast and free parking. And Coco the very mellow chocolate Lab lends an air of friendliness as do the serving staff at the restaurant. Rooms were fully renovated at some point and were well appointed. Close to Bayers Lake and Halifax Shopping Centre.

Guillaume C from Sainte-Julie, QC
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 2 Dec 2011

“Best Best Western so Far”

I Have been to Best Western hotels in Hooksett and Waltham, and this one was the best looking. Friendly staff.

Area recommendations
Halifax. Several nice restaurants and pubs. Close by.
Cindy M from Prattville, AL
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 25 Nov 2011

“Nice hotel-helpful staff”

Front desk very helpful. Nice hotel. We would stay there again.

Greg from Newfoundland
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 16 Nov 2011

“Excellent location and rates”

Really enjoyed our stay. Room was beautiful and the free breakfast buffet was an added bonus!

A Traveller from Nova Scotia
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 10 Nov 2011

“Not Impressed”

At this hotel for a 3 day stay, returned to our room the second evening to find our door UNLOCKED and open. Apparently, housekeeping didn't pull it closed and left it unlocked the entire day with all of our stuff inside. Not impressed, hotel lobby didn't really seem to care....offered nothing. Other than that major whoops, it is a very lovely hotel. Great breakfast buffet in the mornings for guests.

Kathy from London, Ontario, Canada
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 3 Nov 2011

“A Great Value”

If you don't need to stay in the downtown core, and have access to a vehicle, this hotel is worth checking into. The very reasonable rates include parking and breakfast; the view of the lake is superb; and the staff extremely friendly. I have to make a special mention of the restaurant. The meals served there are delicious and are of a standard not usually found in a hotel restaurant. And although not in the downtown core, it does not take long to get there, perhaps 10 minutes by car. The hotel is also located on a route that is easily accessible from the airport. It is also easy to head out of town if you want to explore other communities like Peggy's Cove. I would not hesitate to stay here again. It was fantastic!

A Traveller from Calgary, AB, Canada
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 16 Oct 2011

“Will return someday despite....”

Arrived on Sep 30 after a long, tiring ride only to be treated rudely & unprofessionally by the front desk clerk. To make it worse, she sent me to the wrong building, went back down, did not apologized and simply directed me to the right one. Always believe you should treat people that way you want to be treated. Hotel hotel was beautiful, homey, clean and represented by a wonderful dog Cocoa. Has a salt water pool, games room, hot tub, guest laundry, restaurant on site, complimentary breakfast, free parking and a great view of Chocolate Lake. Despite the cold welcome at check-in, received friendly, accommodatingl and professional service from most staff. Sara had all these qualities, always smiled and provided great service. Had 2 meals in the restaurant and food was fine nothing fancy. Free breakfast had sausage, bacon, eggs, breads, cereals, juices, coffee, tea and fruits. Room was very clean, pillows soft, bed comfortable, had a flat screen TV, free wifi, free local calls, small fridge, coffeemaker and microwave. Requested a room with a lake view prior my arrival instead received the road view (did not bother with it at check-in). Hotel has 2 computers and printer for surfing or do an airline check in. Convenience store and subway beside the hotel. Checked-out and was happy to be served by Sara and Cocoa. Their dog was sweet, adorable and made all the guests happy. Left on October 3, would return and stay at this hotel again if I ever visit Halifax.

Area recommendations
All the attractions and sights are in downtown Halifax. Transit is the best way to see them as it is difficult to find parking and expensive. Bring your camera!
Getting there
From airport to the hotel is about 45 minutes by car, shuttle or taxi. The shuttle service from the airport does not service this hotel. So you will need to be dropped off or picked up from a hotel they service then take the transit or taxi. This hotel to downtown is 10 minutes by car, 20 minutes by transit and is too far to walk it. Transit is right in front of the hotel. Closest mall was the Halifax Shopping Centre and it has everything.

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

20 St. Margaret's Bay Rd Halifax, B3N1J4 Canada

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Dalhousie University - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
  • Halifax Mainland Common Park - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
  • Rebecca Cohn Auditorium - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
  • Halifax Central Common Park - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
  • Public Gardens Park - 3.2 km / 2 mi
  • Halifax North Common Park - 3.2 km / 2 mi
  • Fort Needham Memorial Park - 3.3 km / 2 mi
  • Halifax Citadel - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
  • St. Mary's University - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
  • Royal Artillery Park - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
  • Seaview Memorial Park - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
  • Neptune Theatre - 4 km / 2.5 mi
  • Nova Scotia College of Art and Design - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
  • Province House - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
  • Art Gallery of Nova Scotia - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi

Location Highlights

  • By ocean
  • By sea
  • Casino nearby
  • On lake
  • In suburbs
  • In business district
  • In rural location
  • Convention center nearby
  • Water nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby
  • Beach nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Sea nearby
  • Train station nearby
  • Shopping district nearby
  • In shopping district
  • Medical center nearby
  • University nearby
  • Metro station nearby

The preferred airport for Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel is Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 28.7 km / 17.8 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Halifax, NS, Canada (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)

Area:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada: Halifax is home to Nova Scotia's capital district and the site of the first permanent British settlement in Canada. The entire Halifax region of 188 communities and over 400 km of rugged shoreline features colorful seaside towns and sun-drenched beaches. Land lovers can enjoy the area's many cultural attractions, including the Khyber Arts Society and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

20 St. Margaret's Bay Rd Halifax, B3N1J4 Canada

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