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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reception
Indoor pool
Front of property
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • 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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 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, 2 Queen Beds

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
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.

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants, and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • For dining with ocean views, stop by SaltSpray Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and 7 minutes by foot from St. George's Church & Cemetery
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a waterslide, a spa tub, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5600 square feet (520 square meters) and includes a conference center. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: CAD 3.45 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03011340481118384-300

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 438 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1003 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

Tristen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was A very comfortable enviroment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Nadia

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

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

4/10 Poor

Adelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and halls are extremely run down. The carpets are so used that the dirt and stains are ground in. The walls are much the same. Not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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
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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