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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property

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Daily full breakfast (CAD 20 per person)
Reception
Indoor pool
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P1A7
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • World's Largest Fiddle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Centre 200
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Reception

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  • Free WiFi
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  • Air conditioning
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Sydney

With a stay at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, just a 3-minute walk from Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and 7 minutes by foot from St. George's Church & Cemetery. .This hotel is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk.

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
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 23 min drive - 27.2 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

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG offers 152 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot 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 hot tub without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 152 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and MP3 docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a waterslide, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Grab a bite at SaltSpray Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has 6300 square feet (585 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CAD 7 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (6,300 square foot 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
  • Lift
  • 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 cot
  • 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

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

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1007 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

Mackenzie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jalisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Decent Hotel on the Harborfront

The location is very nice, but the rooms are plain. The bay style windows are nice for seeing the harbor, though. The parking is tight and getting in from the lower lot requires you do go through an unmarked door. The pool was very active when we were there with lots of loud kids running up and down the hall. (not really the hotels' fault, though)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shealynn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Luigia

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: 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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Maryam

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Keaton

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

10/10 Excellent

erika

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

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new menu at The Crown Cafe and Bar was awesome, and the staff are second to none.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and customer service was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: 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