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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

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Daily full breakfast (CAD 20 per person)
Indoor pool
Property amenity
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10 Very good
8.0/10 Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
Map
300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P1A7

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationCape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science7 min walk
  • Popular LocationCentre 2007 min walk
  • Popular LocationWorld's Largest Fiddle7 min walk
  • AirportSydney, NS (YQY)17 min drive

Room options

About this area

Sydney

Located in Sydney, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is in the city center and on the waterfront. Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and St Patrick's Church Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal and Seaview Golf & Country Club. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 2 min walk
  • St. George's Church & Cemetery - 7 min walk
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 7 min walk
  • Centre 200 - 7 min walk
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 7 min walk

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Smitty's - 13 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 6 min walk
  • Boston Pizza - 14 min walk
  • Steel City Sports Bar - 13 min walk
  • Daniel's - 6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

3.5-star hotel by the ocean
At Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy ocean views and more at the two onsite restaurants. 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
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services
  • A porter/bellhop, concierge services, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the 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. Guests reviews give good marks for 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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

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–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
  • 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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Accessible bathroom available in select rooms
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility available in select rooms
  • Roll-in shower available in select rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 4 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 2 2023 to May 31 2023 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)

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 per room (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:

  • Service fee: CAD 3 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

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
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 RYA-2023-24-03011340481118384-300

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, health club, fitness facility, or spa 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, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of Jun 5, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel on Jun 16, 2023 start from CA $179.99, 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, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 per room) 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, an IHG Hotel?

Self parking is available for CAD 7 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM - 4 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel 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. Centre 200 and World's Largest Fiddle are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 40%
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 37%
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 12%
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 7%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 3%

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.9/10

Amenities

8.1/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the room with the ocean views. Hotel staff were amazing. Janice at the front desk was spectacular to deal with!! Super friendly and knowledgeable!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nothing at this time
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Peter, Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel to stay at as we could walk on the Esplanade and also walk to restaurants easily. There was also a beautiful view from our room. It was very hot for the 2 nights we stayed and I don’t think the ventilation was working very well. There was no thermostat and the air conditioning did not seem to cool the room down. Not great when the windows don’t open. Other than the temperature of the room, we enjoyed this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, only suggestion we had as a group is maybe closing the pool to kids the last hour for adult who want some quiet time in the hot tub. The parking lot and stairs need to be fixed desperately. Staff was super friendly and helpful. The room was clean and spacious. We didn’t bring a bottle opener and called front desk for one but they only brought one up long enough to open one bottle of beer which was pointless. Seemed kinda silly that you wouldn’t have those available to return the next morning at check out. Despite the above, our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great views of the harbour.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the front desk staff to the housekeeping staff to the restaurant staff were all nice and easy to talk to. Very respectful. Probably the best hotel staff I've come across in all my travel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like that teens and kids were running around the hotel all hours of the night. Both nights I was unable to sleep, people were partying in the room next to us at 4am, 5am. So much for “quiet hours”. I had a terrible stay because of this.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Lana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023