Inn on the Lake, Halifax

Welcome to the beautiful Inn on the Lake. Unique beauty, combined with comfort and exceptional service makes this hotel the perfect oasis just outside Halifax. Whether you are longing for a romantic getaway, visiting Nova Scotia, or relaxing after a long business trip, the Inn and its friendly, professional staff will provide the perfect setting and hotel experience. We are a 4 Star Country Inn with one, two and three bedroom suites featuring double whirlpool baths, private balconies and king or queen-sized beds.

The 4 acres surrounding the hotel have been developed into peaceful parklands featuring recreational facilities, a white sand beach, gardens and decks overlooking the tranquility of Lake Thomas.

Located only 10 minutes from the Halifax International Airport and 20 minutes from Downtown Halifax, the Inn also specializes in hosting meetings and special functions. With over nine hundred functions hosted annually, you can be sure with this level of expertise, your function, wedding, or meeting experience will be a great one. The warm, cosy atmosphere of the Inn inspires breakthrough thinking and innovative execution.

Our meeting facilities, complemented by natural lighting, individual heat and air conditioning control, private balconies and a spectrum of audio/visual aids provide a natural venue for small conferences, private dinners and corporate meetings. Working lunches, secretarial services, private phone access, complimentary wired high speed internet as well as a business and computer centre make the Inn the ideal meeting place.

Banquet Room
The largest of our four main meeting rooms, the Banquet Room accommodates up to 48 people classroom style in its 1000 square foot space. Located conveniently on the main floor, this room has a large balcony and is ideal for meetings 25-48 people

Lakeview Room

The second largest of our four main meeting rooms is named quite appropriately as its 5 large sliding glass doors open to a private deck overlooking Lake Thomas. Whether it is a boardroom meeting for 30 people or a stand-up reception for 50 people, this 15 x 30 room will be perfect.

Fletcher Room

An ideal room for a corporate planning session or an intimate dinner for up to 30 people. This 16 x 29 well appointed room is located on the second floor, is column free and offers a private balcony overlooking the parklands.

Thomas Room

Thomas creates a working space appropriate for relaxed, yet serious business minds. Ideal for small groups, this 13 x 29 meeting room is column free and offers a private balcony overlooking the parklands. Thomas can accommodate up to 12 boardroom style and can be used as a convenient break off room to Fletcher, which is located directly across the hall.

Break-Off Rooms

The Inn offers a variety of break off rooms from which to choose. Our Presidential Suite is ideal for private business meetings accommodating up to 12 boardroom style in the lower level of this two storey suite.

Recreation

The grounds and waterfrontage at the Inn have been developed into a groomed parkland, with extensive recreational facilities, gardens, gazebos and decks. The combination of the landscaping and the French Mansard architecture have created an ambiance of a country retreat at the outskirts of the city. The outdoor pool, two professional tennis courts, canoes, paddle boats, and volleyball facilities offer enough activity for even the most active guest.

Fine Dining

Elegance abounds in our newly renovated dining room, Encore. Sit back and let our world class staff serve you world class cuisine. This along with unique lighting, stained glass, hardwood, wrought iron, booth seating and a warm fireplace all combine to create an absolutely enjoyable dining experience. You will not be disappointed.

In addition to our menu, each day our chef prepares wonderful lunch, dinner and dessert specials that combine vibrant flavours with exceptional presentation.

Casual Dining

The combination of dark wood, brass fixtures and glowing fireplace capture the feeling of an old English pub. Couples, business people and hotel guests find the warm atmosphere of Olivers a cosy place to just relax and discover good cheer and new friends. Offering both the Encore menu and Olivers munchies, one has a wide range of tempting delights to choose from.

History

The Inn opened in 1972 as a roadside motel with a small diner and bar. Over the past seven years the facility has been rebuilt, expanded and repositioned as a meeting and special occasion hotel.
The appearance of the building has been dramatically transformed through the use of a French, turn of the century architectural design on the exterior, combined with an interior treatment using crown moldings, classic artwork, and dark woods.
The grounds and water frontage along Lake Thomas have been developed into a groomed parkland, with extensive recreational facilities, gardens, gazebos, and decks. The combination of the landscaping and the French Mansard architecture have created an ambiance of a country retreat at the outskirts of the city.
In 1991 the Inns management and employees were recognized by the Nova Scotia tourism industry by being honoured the coveted award of Innkeeper of the Year.
In the spring of 1992, the Inn opened its new executive floor of luxurious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom suites with whirlpool baths, king and queen size beds, and private balconies. Ideal for those yearning for romance or just relaxing after a long business trip.
To date, reaction to the changes from customers and the community has been encouraging. In recognition of the visual improvements, the County of Halifax honoured the Inn with a Beautification Award in the fall of 1989.
Today Inn On The Lake enjoys one of the highest occupancy rates of any full service hotel in the province. During 1990, the Inn hosted nearly 1,000 meetings and special functions.
The property has earned a fine local reputation for food and service, and growing national recognition. At the Inn on the Lake, we are constantly updgrading our facilities in order to better serve our clientele.