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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness center

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Indoor pool
Property amenity
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Daily full breakfast (CAD 20 per person)
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P1A7
  • Popular LocationCape Breton Centre for Craft and Design2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCentre 2007 min walk
  • Popular LocationWorld's Largest Fiddle7 min walk
  • AirportSydney, NS (YQY)16 min drive

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.9/10 Excellent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.1/10 Very Good
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel places you next to Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and within a 10-minute walk of St. George's Church & Cemetery. This 152-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 2 min walk
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 7 min walk
  • Centre 200 - 7 min walk
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 7 min walk
  • Whitney Pier Historical Museum - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • The preferred airport is Sydney, NS (YQY): 17-min drive, 8.4 mi/13.5 km.

Restaurants

  • Boston Pizza - 14 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 6 min walk
  • Governor's Pub - 2 min walk
  • Casino Nova Scotia - 7 min walk
  • Smitty's - 13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Comfortable hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness center
At Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for CAD 7 per day. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a spa tub, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and pillow menus ensure a restful night. MP3 docks, refrigerators, and coffee makers are also standard.
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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
  • Indoor pool
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Free 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

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

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
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

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Service fee: CAD 3.45 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 fire extinguisher 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-4 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03011340481118384-300

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel on Jun 20, 2024 start from $123.5, 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.

What is there to do around Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

Guests positively rate the hotel's location in Sydney, just steps from Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, and within a 10-minute walk of Centre 200 and World's Largest Fiddle. You'll also find St. George's Church & Cemetery and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for CAD 7 per day. Accessible parking and RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a spa tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, a bar, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel for a fee of CAD 35 per accommodation, per day.

Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is Sydney, NS (YQY), which is 8.4 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel.

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 1006 reviews" "
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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and w Everything he wanted
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The condition of the room was ok. A lot of bubbling old wallpaper. The bed was insanely comfortable tho! For that alone I would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Georgina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

chelsey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a terrible snowstorm during my stay. Nobody could get in or out of the hotel for hours as the storm was severe. My server from dinner the previous night, Michael, as well as the chef, stayed at the hotel overnight, to ensure that every guest had a hot breakfast the next morning. I thought that this type of forethought and service was incredible. There were others that helped me to get my car out of the parking lot later in the day, and they were exceptional as well. Joey, who worked the front desk, enlisted a couple of the maintenance staff to help me out. I stay at this hotel two nights per month, as I am a sales rep, and it is one of my favorite places to stay in the Maritimes. It is times such as this, that confirm to me, that the management and staff are the best in the business.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024