Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel

What Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel does

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel is an independently owned, 141-key (room) franchise hotel located at 250 St Margarets Bay Road in the Armdale neighborhood of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, opened in October 2007. It operates under the Best Western Plus brand tier and gains access to the Best Western central reservation system, brand marketing, and loyalty infrastructure while retaining independent ownership and operations. The property overlooks Chocolate Lake and offers five accommodation types — Standard Rooms, Suites, Drive-Up Units (seasonal), Accessible Rooms, and Pet-Friendly Rooms — each equipped with mini-fridge, microwave, pod coffee maker, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Complimentary amenities include hot breakfast buffet, parking, an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a 24/7 lobby market.

The hotel operates multiple revenue streams beyond transient room rentals. The on-site Lakeside Bar & Grill restaurant is open daily for dinner service with a seasonal patio overlooking the Lakefront, generating food and beverage revenue. The property has built out 7-9 flexible function spaces totaling more than 3,000 square feet, including the 3,283 sq ft Lakeview Ballroom, to capture corporate meetings, conferences, training sessions, and weddings. Event and wedding bookings are handled by dedicated sales coordinators, and pricing for function spaces varies by configuration and event type. The hotel also offers accessible (ADA-compliant) rooms and a pet-friendly policy that welcomes cats and dogs at no additional fee in a designated section.

Distribution is multi-channel: the Best Western central booking platform provides global reach, the hotel's own direct website (chocolatelakehotel.com) and local/toll-free phone lines support direct reservations, and dedicated sales staff handle group, corporate, and wedding inquiries. Customer segments served include leisure travelers (family- and couple-oriented, including pet owners), corporate and business travelers (meetings and conferences), and wedding couples. The property markets itself through its own website, the Best Western brand channels, and a content-driven local attractions guide covering Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, Halifax Citadel, and Atlantic Canada destinations.

Name

Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel

Legal name

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

Website

https://chocolatelakehotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel is a 141-room, independently owned, lakeside franchise hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia serving leisure travelers, corporate meeting groups, and wedding couples with on-site dining and event facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Meeting facilities
• Wedding venues
• Lakeside hospitality
• Pet friendly lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

Halifax, NS

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Guest Room Rentals: Primary revenue from 141 guest rooms and 8 suites with various configurations (standard rooms, accessible rooms, pet-friendly rooms, drive-up units, and suites). Nightly room rates are set based on room type and season.
2. Food and Beverage: On-site Lakeside Bar & Grill restaurant and Lobby Bar generating revenue from dine-in service, with seasonal patio dining. Restaurant open daily from 4pm-9pm (grill) and bar until 10pm.
3. Events and Weddings: Revenue from hosting wedding ceremonies, receptions, and related events in the Lakeview Ballroom and function spaces. Includes catering services and event coordination.
4. Meetings and Conferences: Revenue from renting 7-9 flexible function spaces for corporate meetings, conferences, training sessions, and retreats. Various room configurations available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel is a 141-room upper-midscale lakeside hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, offering guestroom accommodations (Standard Rooms, Suites, Drive-Up Units, Accessible Rooms, Pet-Friendly Rooms), on-site dining at the Lakeside Bar & Grill, and event spaces including the Lakeview Ballroom for weddings and 7-9 flexible function rooms for corporate meetings and conferences. The property operates as an independently owned franchise under the Best Western Plus brand.

Product overview

Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake is a single-property lakeside hotel offering 141 guestrooms across five accommodation types (Standard Rooms, Suites, Drive-Up Units, Accessible Rooms, Pet-Friendly Rooms), complemented by on-site dining at Lakeside Bar & Grill, event venues for weddings and conferences, and various complimentary amenities including hot breakfast, parking, Wi-Fi, pool, and fitness centre. The hotel operates as a Best Western Plus branded property, combining independent hospitality services with brand affiliation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Rooms Hotel guest rooms offering choice of one queen bed, two queen beds, or one king bed with city or lake views, featuring mini-fridge, microwave, pod coffee machine, and complimentary Wi-Fi. All rooms are non-smoking. Targeted at leisure and business travelers staying in Halifax.
• Suites Extended-stay rooms with a separate living area, two televisions, mini-fridge, microwave, a small dining table for two, and a wet bar area. Targeted at guests seeking more spacious accommodations in Halifax.
• Drive-Up Units Seasonal accommodation units available spring through fall with direct outdoor access to parking, all located lakeside. Equipped with two queen beds, mini-fridge, and microwave. Targeted at travelers seeking convenient drive-up parking during warmer months.
• Accessible Rooms ADA-compliant guest rooms with one queen bed, elevator access, lower light switches, wider doors, roll-in shower, grab bars, and hand-held shower head, plus mini-fridge and microwave. Targeted at guests with mobility needs.
• Pet-Friendly Rooms Designated pet-friendly section of the hotel welcoming cats and dogs at no additional charge. Targeted at pet owners traveling with cats or dogs seeking accommodations in Halifax.
• Lakeside Bar & Grill On-site lakefront restaurant offering relaxed dining with views of Chocolate Lake, open daily 4pm-9pm for dinner service with bar open until 10pm. Features comfort food favorites, craft beer selection, and seasonal patio dining. Targeted at hotel guests and local diners.
• Weddings & Events Wedding ceremonies and receptions hosted at the Lakeview Ballroom with seasonal patio, featuring scenic lakeside setting minutes from downtown Halifax. Includes professional banquet team, catering services, and event planning support with a dedicated coordinator. Targeted at engaged couples in Halifax and Atlantic Canada.
• Meetings & Conferences Corporate retreat and conference facilities with 7-9 flexible function spaces totaling more than 3,000 sq ft, including Lakeview Ballroom (3,283 sq ft), Lakeview A/B/C sections, Sambro Room (1,155 sq ft), Chebucto Room, and Armdale Boardroom (292 sq ft). Features natural light, versatile layouts, and on-site event support. Targeted at corporate groups, associations, and organizations in Halifax.

Quantifiable outcome

• Check-in at 3pm with early check-in available at $50 fee
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Best Western InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2007The hotel operates as a Best Western Plus branded property, independently owned and operated but affiliated with the Best Western brand. This franchise relationship provides access to Best Western's central booking system, marketing support, brand recognition, and loyalty program. The hotel uses Best Western's booking infrastructure while maintaining operational independence. Best Western Plus designation indicates superior amenities and services meeting brand standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• The Westin Nova Scotian: Full-service hotel located in downtown Halifax offering rooms, F&B, and event space. Directly comparable as a competing accommodation option for both leisure and business travelers in the same Halifax market.
• Hotel Halifax (Cambridge Suites Halifax): All-suite hotel in downtown Halifax catering to both business and leisure travelers with extended-stay amenities. Competes for similar overnight and event demand in the same metropolitan area.
• The Prince George Hotel: Independent full-service hotel in downtown Halifax offering rooms, dining, and meeting/event space. Comparable as a competing mid-to-upscale Halifax hotel targeting similar leisure and corporate segments.
• Delta Hotels by Marriott Halifax: Full-service hotel in Halifax offering rooms, dining, fitness, and meeting facilities under the Delta brand. Comparable as a competing upper-midscale option targeting similar leisure and corporate customers.
• Future Inns Halifax: Independently owned mid-scale hotel in Halifax with on-site restaurant and meeting facilities. Comparable in size, positioning, and target market for both overnight stays and small-to-mid corporate events.
• Atlantica Hotel Halifax: Full-service hotel in Halifax with on-site restaurant, event space, and meeting rooms. Directly comparable as a competing accommodation and event venue option for the same regional market.
• Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown: Limited-service hotel in downtown Halifax offering complimentary breakfast and standard rooms. Competes for the same leisure and business traveler base with a similar mid-scale positioning.
• Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel: Upscale waterfront hotel in downtown Halifax with full-service amenities including restaurant, lounge, event spaces, and meeting facilities. Competes for the same leisure, corporate, and wedding/event bookings in Halifax.
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax Downtown: Extended-stay hotel in downtown Halifax offering suites with kitchen facilities, complimentary breakfast, and event space. Comparable in scale and amenities, competing for similar mid-scale demand.

Broad incumbents

• Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites: Sister Best Western Plus property in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Directly comparable in brand tier, amenity offering, and target customer, competing for similar demand across the metro area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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