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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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Enjoy a serene evening view of the water and cityscape from this stylish dining area.
Situated by the water, this hotel offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a central desk with a glass partition and a herringbone tile floor.
Conference room with a long table and high-backed chairs, offering views of a serene body of water and greenery.
Enjoy a fun and unique pool experience with a spiral slide, surrounded by large windows and clear flooring.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P1A7

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centre 200 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Membertou Heritage Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 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
  • Express check-in, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
  • Free newspapers, a computer station, and a porter/bellhop
  • 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

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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
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (6,300 square feet of space)

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 6 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

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 Jul 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG on Jul 27, 2025 start from CA $226.0, 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.

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 steps from Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk and Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. St. George's Church & Cemetery and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science are also within 10 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1007 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved free breakfast…anything from menu!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness
clean ,friendly, obliging,great beds
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It served our purpose, right on the boardwalk
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the check-in proceaa...quick, and hotel manager was extremely friendly 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jared

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel is run down but it’s a nice area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and had a great view but needs renovations to address room and hotel age
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool area was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing explained to us at check in about pool amenities or anything at all. More adult friendly rather than kid friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smokers out front. No cats. Kids in the hottub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a couple fighting from 12:30 am until 5.am finally security shower up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looked very nice and the rooms we stayed in were spacey.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chunyan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The bath tub doesn’t look quite clean with black stains. The view of the room is very good. The gym really needs to be upgraded. My child did enjoy the water slide.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

zubina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Run down/ old
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaretha Theodora Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was a nice size and looked over the harbour. The hallways were very noisy at night on a few occasions. The breakfast was confusing as to what was allowed changed on a daily basis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room had great view of water. Room 818
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Luigia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kids loved the pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Luvleen

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was under renovation, slightly noisy. No microwaves in rooms difficult with kids as you would have to go down to lobby to warm up food. Laundry facility was down. Had to tell front desk to top up towels for the pool. You get what you pay for. Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful two night stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a short stay but very nice clean and food was very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Convenient area for takeout pick up
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025