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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre

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Daily full breakfast (CAD 20 per person)
Indoor pool
Front of property
Reception
Meeting facility
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront is by the ocean, offering an indoor pool with waterslide, spa tub, and two restaurants with ocean-view breakfasts. Attentive staff, complimentary newspapers, and laundry services enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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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
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smitty's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Governor's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lebanese Flower - ‬5 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, children's meals and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business centre are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool, along with a waterslide
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, free newspapers and a porter/bellboy
  • Laundry services, luggage storage and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 152 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and heating

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includes taxes & fees
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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

  • In-room 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent 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 6 June 2025 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 23 kg 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 cots 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: from 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 per cent

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 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$211.52, including 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 23 kg 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Sydney, this hotel is steps away 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast, great location near many things to do downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

douglas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean quiet with a great view! Just a short walk to great pub with music!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good dining options at the hotel and in close proximity to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

G Luc Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was amazing. Great staff. The room was a little dated but everything else was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Dining options close by and in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upgraded to a renovated room which was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful harbour view, staff was friendly and walking from the hotel to local restaurants and tourist attractions was ideal. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just back from a great stay at the Holiday Inn in Sydney. Breakfast included with our stay was excellent. Loved the entertainment in the lounge in the lobby. Very good, walkable location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malgalit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice, complementary breakfast, kids had fun water slide at the pool only down side hot tub wasnt working bu all in all excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helmut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great waterfront restaurant view. Greataccess to things and places we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed being on the waterfront and walking every morning. Dog Charlie was treated like a king.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

Laurie

Liked: Amenities
Very close to cruise ship port
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Harbour location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Room and hotel were ok, unfortunately booking though Expedia does not warn that the hot tub was not working and that you need to book a specific package for the ‘free’ breakfast. This was disappointing as the breakfast and hot tub were two of the reasons we chose this hotel with our kids for vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food. Nice indoor pool and water slide. (Hot tub out of order). Friendly staff. Picturesque location on the waterfront boardwalk.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

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