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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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Reception
Indoor pool
Front of property
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is P6,050
P7,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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The price is P6,324
P7,491 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P1A7

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centre 200 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whitney Pier Historical Museum - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Steel City Sports Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Governor's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Smitty's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

Hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with a waterslide
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Concierge services, wedding services, and laundry services
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 152 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CAD 7 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Crown and Moose Pub
  • SaltSpray Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (5,600 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: CAD 3.45 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 20 per person
  • Self parking fee: CAD 7 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number STR2526T8600

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront
Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront Hotel
Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel Sydney
Holiday Inn Waterfront Sydney
Delta Hotel Sydney
Sydney Delta Hotel
Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront Nova Scotia

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

As of Mar 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG on Mar 16, 2025 start from P 6,049.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 35 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Self parking is available for CAD 7 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Sydney, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, St. George's Church & Cemetery, and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science. World's Largest Fiddle and Centre 200 are also within 10 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1008 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

We had a nice stay . Kids love the pool and slide . Friendly staff clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

erika

The rooms were beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Convenient area for takeout pick up
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

It was nice and customer service was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

The new menu at The Crown Cafe and Bar was awesome, and the staff are second to none.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was too old, busy , not clean and breakfast was awful
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and bar are great. The only negative is that the room was extremely worse for wear. The dated look and paint bubbling off the walls and bathroom tub was in rough shape . Otherwise great
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

dale

This hotel was fine
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Had a wonderful two night stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bria

Staff was very friendly and rooms were very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

It was a short stay but very nice clean and food was very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

The front desk staff were amazing and very informative about the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Keaton

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Floor was leaking and heard renovations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Great hotel with friendly staff Great little pub attached with Michael who is one of the best bartenders in NS.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

New hotel with full dining and fitness facilities in the heart of historic Sydney and with a magnificent view of Sydney's beautiful harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

stephen

I like how it was handy to the waterfront and restaurants… great view!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Good location, quiet, good restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Very nice room with a good view if the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Dated but clean. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Food was good to
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zepheniah

Excellent very accessible hotel in downtown Sydney, NS.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lawerence checked us in and he was fantastic. Our room wasnt ready so he upgraded us at no cost. The smoke detector in the room was beeping and within 5 minutes Lawrence had someone in to replace the battery. Over all the staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025