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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property
Waterfront hotel in Sydney with indoor pool and bar/lounge

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Indoor pool
Reception
Located in Sydney by the ocean, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront offers a relaxing retreat with an indoor pool and waterslide. Unwind at the spa tub or enjoy stunning ocean views while savoring breakfast at one of two on-site restaurants. With helpful staff, free newspapers, and laundry services available.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Ski facilities
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • Waterslide
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
$156 nightly
The total price is $183
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees

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, Mobility Accessible (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
(29 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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
(48 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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 neighborhood

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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

Situated by the ocean, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG is a great choice for a stay in Sydney. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at SaltSpray Restaurant, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a hot tub. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 152 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
DONE

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CAD 7 per day)
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Waterslide
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (6300 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Ski storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1987
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Waterslide
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • MP3 docking station
  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

SaltSpray Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this family restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Crown and Moose Pub - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: CAD 3.45 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 20 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

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.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 35 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

  • Self parking costs CAD 7 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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

National rating

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

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of CAD 35 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 7 per day. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and spelunking. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG also has a waterslide and a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring ocean views.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 3-minute walk from Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and 7 minutes' walk from St. George's Church & Cemetery. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The property offers a variety of nearby dining options and on-site restaurants with great breakfast. (8 reviews)
  • The pool area was great, with a water slide and clean facilities that kids enjoyed. (18 reviews)
  • The hot tub provided total muscle rejuvenation and was a thrilling experience. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Great service from the staff beautiful view at Sydney harbour, made to order breakfast was really good, walking distance to shopping area and the boardwalk along the harbour.
2-night trip

10/10

Front desk staff were awesome. great location, walking distance from PIER and our room had a great view of the cruise ships. Great walking paths in area. Great restaurants close by.
1-night trip

8/10

Lovely room overlooking the harbor
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent
1-night trip

10/10

It looked very nice and the rooms we stayed in were spacey.
1-night trip

10/10

We had a nice stay . Kids love the pool and slide . Friendly staff clean comfortable rooms.
1-night trip

10/10

The rooms were beautiful
1-night trip

8/10

The kids loved the pool
1-night trip

2/10

Terrible experience. Dirty hotel, dirty room. Window had no cover.
1-night trip

6/10

Hotel had lots of construction which is certainly needed. Work starts at 8a. Didn’t find great dinner options. Upper parking lot fills up quickly very congested. Lower lot available. View over water is very nice. Until property is upgraded look elsewhere.
2-night trip

10/10

Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Convenient area for takeout pick up
1-night trip

10/10

Had a wonderful two night stay. Would definitely stay again.
2-night trip

10/10

It was a short stay but very nice clean and food was very good
1-night trip

10/10

The new menu at The Crown Cafe and Bar was awesome, and the staff are second to none.
2-night trip

10/10

Staff was very friendly and rooms were very clean and comfortable
1-night trip

10/10

The front desk staff were amazing and very informative about the area.
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel
1-night trip

6/10

Good but a lot of extra charges. CBRM fee on every day.almost 6 dollars a day. Also 7 dollars a day to park, crazy and a 3 dollar eco fee . No coffee in the lobby and 4.50 for a bottle of water people should be aware. Also no microwave in the room. We had a beautiful view from our room.
2-night trip

10/10

Great location.
1-night trip

10/10

Great hotel with friendly staff Great little pub attached with Michael who is one of the best bartenders in NS.
2-night trip

10/10

Good location, quiet, good restaurant
2-night trip

6/10

This hotel was fine
1-night trip

8/10

Excellent very accessible hotel in downtown Sydney, NS.
1-night trip

8/10

I like how it was handy to the waterfront and restaurants… great view!
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful views, comfortable beds
1-night trip