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Royal Hotel Sydney

4.0 star property
4-star B&B near Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk

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A hotel lobby with a wooden desk, a lamp, a sofa, and a view of the outside through a window.
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A wooden staircase with a red carpet leading to a landing.
A multi-story building with a white facade and blue trim, featuring a ground-floor commercial space with illuminated signage.
A grand piano with a festive garland, a decorative clock, and a golden Christmas tree on a mantelpiece.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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345 Esplanade Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 1A9
  • Place, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Royal 2 Bedrooms Suite

A neatly made bed with a white bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Royal 2 Bedrooms Suite

  • City view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Double Room

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden nightstand, bedside table, and a chair.

Traditional Room

  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with sheer curtains, and a radiator.

Royal Suite

  • City view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic 2 Bedrooms Suite | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), individually decorated

Classic 2 Bedrooms Suite

  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of a hallway.

Traditionnal Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a desk, a television, and a chair.

Traditionnal Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a patterned rug, and a window with curtains.

3. King room in Historic Hotel

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Sydney

Central Sydney getaway .Steps from the B&B, you'll find Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk. Centre 200 and World's Largest Fiddle are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Centre 200 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Philthy Philly's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪A Bite of Asia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Doktor Luke's Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel Sydney

4-star B&B near Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Royal Hotel Sydney. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Sydney bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Royal Hotel Sydney offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CAD 19 for adults and CAD 15 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available on weekends for a fee of CAD 50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library
  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Ice maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of CAD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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 19 for adults and CAD 15 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: CAD 50

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2526T4667, STR2627T4105

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Sydney Sydney
Royal Hotel Sydney Bed & breakfast
Royal Hotel Sydney Bed & breakfast Sydney

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Hotel Sydney to the airport?

Royal Hotel Sydney is 8.6 mi (18-min drive) away from the Sydney, NS (YQY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Hotel Sydney?

As of Jul 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Hotel Sydney on Aug 9, 2026 start from $142, 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.

Does Royal Hotel Sydney have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Hotel Sydney.

Does Royal Hotel Sydney offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal Hotel Sydney, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of CAD 19 for adults and CAD 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Hotel Sydney?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Royal Hotel Sydney?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Royal Hotel Sydney?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Royal Hotel Sydney have a pool?

Royal Hotel Sydney does not have a pool.

Does Royal Hotel Sydney have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Royal Hotel Sydney to downtown Sydney?

Royal Hotel Sydney is 0.1 mi away from Sydney.

Royal Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 69 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The couple that own this hotel are delightful. If you like the bed and breakfast feel, this is a place for you. The owners have thought of every detail. It is a great place for a romantic getaway but convenient enough to enjoy while on business.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a great location, very clean with friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast with so many choices, so clean and comfortable rooms and bed, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host and owner (Carmen) is courteous and welcoming. We felt at home as soon as we walked in the door. Her hotel is very clean and charmingly decorated. I loved the experience of being in an Inn that has been in operation since 1785. Being so close to the waterfront and downtown amenities was a plus as well. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No shoes allowed from the front door throughout the hotel. So take some slippers!! The owner makes you feel like you are invading here space and makes you feel like her time is more important than the customers time. There are lots of rules and $100 potential fine if you make a sound or wear your shoes. The owner can be quite sarcastic . Lastly She was upset by the amount paid. I booked online so they set the price not me.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Charmaine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rats, loud, unsafe, terrible service worst ever DO NO STAY THERE
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great downtown location, uniquely older building, quaint and warm decorations. Loved the paintings in the stairwell! Promote a very quiet atmostphere. Check in was easy as the hostess showed us how to work the locks on both the front door and our room door. My husband forgot to bring a fan (which he usually sleeps with one on) and the hostess brought one up and set it up in the room! There were 2 tiny dogs that greeted us and even followed us upstairs with the hostess. We stayed in room #10 - very clean entey area / bedroom / bathroom & tastefully decorated. Check-in snacks, water & coffee provided! Will stay again! Great price!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A cultural gem in Sydney

Amazing historic hotel from the 1800’s in immaculate conditions, located in a great spot and close to many amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Émmaël

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel, was downtown so I was able to walk to the bars and restaurants. The Hotel was clean and the atmosphere was calm and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness
Wicked spot. Very cool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Amenities
Heritage property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad we stayed here. Carmen was a gracious host-welcomed us immediately. Our room was so clean and I loved the decor throughout. Very close to the waterfront and walking distance to great restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky proprietress, especially at check-in, but after that lovely. The rooms were beautiful and were made up every day of our four-night stay. Breakfast was excellent, and the proprietress prepared it with care and flexibility for different dietary needs. Dog and cat co-hosts were adorable. Helpful tips on things to do and see were tailored to individual needs. All in all, this was a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful beautifully decorated Victorian hotel from 1875. A very nice parlor to relax in with games for the kids and an equally charming dining room. Breakfast if you want it. Your host, Simone, loves to talk with her guests and is very helpful. Several good restaurants just a block away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A lovely old building. Well kept. Wasn’t fussy about the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vintage, clean & great location!

The location was fantastic! The establishment has been restored amazingly. Check in was easy, once the code worked for our door. No elevators and we were on the third floor, so we brought up only what we needed for the night. It was clean, quiet and our bed was comfortable. Location is great, walkable to the boardwalk and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a delightful small hotel. Our room on the top floor was very comfortable and the bathroom remodel was well-designed and executed. We were well treated by friendly staff and fed a scrumptious breakfast. We enjoyed walking the nearby boardwalk and eating in the nearby pub, entertained by live music. I heartily recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities
Super clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well-maintained and the hostess is very careful to assure that clients do not disturb others. Make sure you do not arrive early before the check-in time of 3 PM. Be prepared for a little yappy, but cute dog that will bark at you when you enter, but the puppy is harmless.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bambi

Liked: Cleanliness
We didn’t have breakfast. So can’t rate that. Rooms clean but small. Strict rules (to each their own) but was approached re: parking slightly over the white line where we had no choice as the other car parked next to us only left that space and we weren’t staying, we were grabbing something and leaving again. Loud at night with the sound of cars racing up the streets. Decent location tho.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

RHONDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carmen was very helpful. I really appreciate her attention to detail throughout the hotel. If you are traveling with small children it might not be a good fit. There are some rules such as removing one’s shoes, wearing slippers (provided) to your room, and being quiet on the way to your room. None of these things bothered us. I also liked the convenience of location. There has been a lot of thought and love put into this hotel. It was a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gordon

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was very close to restaurants on Charlotte street. My room was very noisy with loud rtaffic outside. Was hot as a/c was not turned on nor instructions given for its operation. Host/owner was rude and did not seem to want the business. She mentioned it wasn't a hotel but was her home. They shouldn't be charging hotel prices for BandB room. I don't think manager should be client facing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, well maintained place with creaky floors. Lots of old Knick knacks and decorations. Not my favourite type of place to stay as you have to be very quiet to not disturb other guests. Woman was not very helpful on check-in when we asked about the ferry. Bit of complicated door key system.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The house was beautiful and very clean. The service was sub par and the owner / staff were very unfriendly. Coffee and tea were available but no creamer or whitener. Rats visible from our suite window- so many that the outdoor area was unusable. While a group of pan handlers outside of the property were loud and disruptive, they were friendlier than the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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