Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

3.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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View from property
Front of property
Reception
Indoor pool
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P1A7
  • 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
  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Sydney

A stay at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel places you in the heart of Sydney, steps from Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and 7 minutes by foot from St. George's Church & Cemetery. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from World's Largest Fiddle and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St Patrick's Church Museum.

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
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 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, an IHG Hotel

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel 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 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.

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 spa 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-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has 5600 square feet (520 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 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 public transport

  • Self parking on site (CAD 7 per day)
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: CAD 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • SaltSpray Restaurant
  • Crown and Moose Pub

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Ski storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (5600 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • 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

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 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
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, 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

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1000 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

Elaine, Belleville

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Food was good to
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little tired looking but overall would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

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

4/10 Poor

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

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

4/10 Poor

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just ok.
The beds need to be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

RUTH

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Amenities
I like how it was handy to the waterfront and restaurants… great view!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with a good view if the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We had two concerns. One was the air conditioning would not work and the staircase for the outside accessible ramp is in rough shape on one side.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Conrad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice property overall. The hot tub was not working other then that it was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view of the harbour from our spacious room. Restaurant recently renovated restaurant staff very pleasant and accommodating. Great meal!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location, friendly staff and spacious room for the price, as well as an outstanding view from the room. Somewhat noisy however.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and rooms were very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John, Cold Lake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our entire stay was fantastic! The staff were terrific & the room was very comfortable. The only improvement - I believe the king mattress in our room should be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gwen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024