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BEST WESTERN PLUS Chocolate Lake Hotel

3.0 of 5
20 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3N 1J4, Canada
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4.0 of 5 stars 159 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very clean(6)
  • Dining room(6)
  • Short drive(3)
  • Good rate(3)
  • Great Place(3)
  • Staff member(3)
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NovaScotiaRoadrunner
Nova Scotia
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

The lobby is the most impressive part of this property, with lots of comfortable seating overlooking the beautiful Chocolate Lake, with a fireplace, beautiful furnishings and even a doggie bed for your pooch to relax in. The on site restaurant is nice (but showing it's age) with a free hot buffet breakfast that was better than most. However, the rooms... More

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juanvaldez
Halifax, Canada
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We chose this hotel because of the view of chocolate lake and because of the value. We stayed in a 2 Queen bedroom with a lakeview on the forth floor.The rate include free parking ,free wifi and a free buffet breakfast.We had our little dog with us. The 9th floor has a much better view but because we had a... More

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Tammy White, Front Office Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Chocolate Lake Hotel, responded to this review
3 February 2012

Thank you Juanvaldez for your comments. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. I wil be especially sure to let Chris know that he made such a positive mpression. As to your comments regarding your pet traveling with you. We are trying very hard to keep pet rooms to one particular floor. This particular floor does... More

NB_Family_5
New Brunswick
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I stayed at the Chocolate Lake Hotel for three days, Jan. 26-28th, 2012. We were very pleased with the room. It is a little on the small side but certainly adequate and very clean. The beds were fresh and comfortable. I did not notice anything out of order in the room. There is a bar off the lobby and we... More

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Tammy White, Front Office Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Chocolate Lake Hotel, responded to this review
31 January 2012

Dear NB_FAMILY_5, So glad that you enjoyed your stay with us recently. The Lakeside Grill has fabulous food I do agree. Cocoa appreciates visiting with new friends and those that return. We hope to see you again soon from New Brunswick. Yours in Hospitality, Tammy, Cocoa and the rest of the team at Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel. More

Amanda3601
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

We booked our hotel stay using air miles for one of the night's stay. It was absolutely confusing from the word 'go' once we got to the front desk . They did not know what they were talking about and were giving me misinformation. Very frustrating! Then, when we went to check out, they gave me wrong information AGAIN! Also,... More

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Tammy White, Front Office Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Chocolate Lake Hotel, responded to this review
10 January 2012

Dear Amanda3601, I am dissappointed to hear that we did not exceed your expectations. The wedding was held on a seperate floor entirely and is isolated from all guest rooms. As to the services of the front desk it is unclear as to where the miscommunication happened. I would appreciate to correspond with you directly so that I may investigate... More

Beefeaterguy
Charlottetown, PEI
Reviewer
4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

This hotel was as good as being at home. The rooms are perfect, and the food in the dining room is very good, and served by a most amiable staff. It is my first choice when visiting Halifax. More

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Tammy White, Front Office Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Chocolate Lake Hotel, responded to this review
9 January 2012

Thank you Beefeaterguy for your generous comments. It is so encouraging to hear that we are accomplishing our objectives and making our guests feel relaxed and at home. More

SilviaY
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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It was the first time I visited Halifax and we chose the hotel following previous reviews and we were not disappointed. We stayed 2 nights in October whilst we awaited for our rental to be available and we could not have asked for a better introduction to Halifax. The staff is very friendly and helpful.The room was on the small... More

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Tammy White, Front Office Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Chocolate Lake Hotel, responded to this review
9 January 2012

Dear SilvaY, I am glad to hear that we made your first visit to Halifax an enjoyable one. I have forwarded your comments about the breakfast to our Food and Beverage Director to see what can be done regarding your concerns. As to the size of the rooms we are a renovated property and with the age comes some rooms... More

Mypawco
Oromocto, Canada
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

We spent two nights at this hotel in October. We traveled with our dog and we really enjoyed the hotel. Our room was a bit on the small side and we could clearly hear our neighbors conversions. Our dog LOVED the large grassy area and wading in the lake :). I found the free breakfast to be cold and I... More

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Tammy White, Front Office Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Chocolate Lake Hotel, responded to this review
9 January 2012

Dear Mypawco, Thank you for your comemnts. I am sorry to hear that you missed out on the Hot Tub. Unfortunately there are times that such equipment breaks down. I remember this incident in particular as we had to order a part in that took longer then expected. We are sorry to have dissappiointed you in regards to this. We... More

NflderAndCaper
Halifax, NS, Canada
Reviewer
5 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

We stayed here for one night after a corporate function in the same location (at which the food was incredible and received rave reviews by all in attendance). The room was clean, the staff was very friendly and pleasant, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. More

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Tammy White, Front Office Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Chocolate Lake Hotel, responded to this review
9 January 2012

Dear Nflder andCaper, We have a popular site for social type functions whether it be corporate, wedding or family reunions. Thank you for taking the time to comment on Trip Advisor regarding your stay. It is greatly appreciated and we feel that Chocolate Lake is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered! I am also glad that you had... More

tmjoyce
Waterloo, Canada
Contributor
12 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

This hotel is very close to interesting sites:: The Dingle Tower, Dead Mans Island, Armdale Yacht Club, Anchor from Halifax Explosion, Titanic Grave site, Northwest Arm and, the Hotel is right on Chocolate Lake and close to a major shopping centre. There is also local bus service to the the major attractions in downtown Halifax. The hotel is well maintained,... More

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Tammy White, Front Office Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Chocolate Lake Hotel, responded to this review
30 November 2011

Dear tmjoyce, To say that you experienced Halifax during your visit would be an understatement. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful city and in particular Chocolate Lake Hotel. If you are ever in the area again we hope to see you. Thank you for taking the time to place your comments. Tammy White More

LadyofDal
Moncton
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

My partner and I stayed at this hotel in November of 2010 (the dropdown menu won't let me go back that far). We'll definitely come back! We found that the value for our money was excellent. When we first arrived we were pleasantly surprised with how lovely the lobby was; it even smelled like chocolate! They also had a beautiful... More

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Tammy White, Front Office Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Chocolate Lake Hotel, responded to this review
30 November 2011

Thank you LadyofDal for your detailed comments of your experience at Chocolate Lake Hotel. I apologize for not meeting yours or our expectations on the cleanliness of your room. I too would be surprised to find someone in my room and that is not procedure. Perhaps there was a haste and giving your room keys and so I am sorry... More

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