Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG
3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Sydney
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Hot Tub
- Bar
- Parking available
Explore the area
300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P1A7
- Cape Breton Centre for Craft and DesignPlace, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design2 min walk
- World's Largest FiddlePlace, World's Largest Fiddle6 min walk
- Centre 200Place, Centre 2006 min walk
- Sydney, NS (YQY)Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)17 min drive
Room options
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
11 reviews
(11 reviews)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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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 Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
- Partial ocean view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
20 reviews
(20 reviews)
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
19 reviews
(19 reviews)
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
38 reviews
(38 reviews)
- Partial ocean view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed
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Standard Room
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Twin Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
63 reviews
(63 reviews)
- Water view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
About the neighborhood
Sydney
Oceanside stay.Steps from the hotel, you'll find 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 half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
- Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
- World's Largest Fiddle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Centre 200 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Cossit House Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
- Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
- Sydney, NS (YQY) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 7 min walk
- Governor's Pub - 2 min walk
- Smitty's - 13 min walk
- Circle K - 10 min walk
- Lebanese Flower - 5 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG
3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Sydney
As a guest of Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG, you'll find an indoor pool, a waterslide, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. 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 5 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 6300 square feet (585 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 by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.
This 3.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.
- 1 building
- 152 guestrooms or units
- 10 levels
- 2 dining venues
- Meeting rooms
- 6300 sq ft of conference space
- 585 sq m of conference space
- Built in 1987
- Deli
- Ski equipment storage
- Business center (24 hours)
- Conference center
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Staff is multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- Front-desk safe
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Newspapers in lobby (free)
- Television in lobby
- ATM
- Bellhop
- Elevator
- No smoking on site
- Bar or lounge
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.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- In-room crib
- In-room refrigerator
- Indoor pool
- Laundry facilities
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
- Snack bar/deli
- Waterslide
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Self parking on site (CAD 7 per day)
- RV/bus/truck 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
- Snack bar/deli
Things to do
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Indoor pool
- Ski storage
- TV in common areas
- Waterslide
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
- Elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Entertainment
- 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
- MP3 dock
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Free crib
- Pillow menu
- Pillowtop mattress
- Premium bedding
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Towels provided
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 March 13 2026 (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: 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)!
Property payment types
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Property Registration Number STR2526T8600
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
Frequently asked questions
How close is Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG to the airport?
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG is 9 mi (18-min drive) away from the Sydney, NS (YQY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG.
Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of CAD 20 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
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.
Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?
Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 7 per day.
Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG have a pool?
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG features an indoor pool.
Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG have a restaurant?
There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like ocean views and happy hour.
Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG to downtown Sydney?
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG is 0.1 mi away from Sydney.