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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Indoor pool
Meeting facility
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

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300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P1A7
  • Place, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, World's Largest Fiddle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪13 min drive‬

About the area

Sydney

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG puts you in the heart of Sydney, within steps of Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk and Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Eave Restaurant & Bar, is open for dinner. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and waterslide. 6300 square feet (585 square metres) of event facilities include 5 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .In the area of this 3.5-property class Sydney hotel, you'll find Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. George's Church & Cemetery - 5 min walk - 0.4 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

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Philthy Philly's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Governor's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Smitty's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

As a guest of Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG, you'll find an indoor pool, a waterslide, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby 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 centre and 5 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 6300 square feet (585 square metres) and includes a conference centre. 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
  • Conference rooms
  • 6300 sq ft of conference space
  • 585 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1987
  • Deli
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG offers 152 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 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 fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Eave Restaurant & Bar
  • The Crown Cafe & Bar

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)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 30 2026 to August 29 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
The property will be renovating from 6 June 2025 to 13 March 2026 (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: CAD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

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: 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

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.
    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 all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

Property Registration Number STR2526T8600

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG on 5 Apr 2026 start from NZ$217, 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 parking available at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG has a self car park for CAD 7 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG has an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG features an indoor pool, 1 hot tub and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and ocean-view dining, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG.

Is Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a waterslide, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Louise

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faithe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless when we came in, and it was extremely comfortable. The staff was welcoming and they weren’t judgemental or made me feel uncomfortable. I extremely enjoyed my stay and will be going there again when there is an event at the big fiddle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and the 2 restaurants had great food
Harbour View 6th floor King Bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness
Grear
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheri

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Horrible, packs of hockey players and we got put on the 2nd floor…pet friendly floor! Dog barking as we got off the elevator on a very dirty carpet. Left immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanetta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff ... amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was beautiful and clean and staff were super accommodating and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Madison

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mai

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old and dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Neville

Reno wake up noise was very annoying an apology at check out with a free $8 parking was hardly a compensation offering considering when booking thete was no mention of renos.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen, Oakville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room - a bit dated but in the process of renovations. Great location by the harbour. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cymone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Great view. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Construction. Staff were nice and the Eave restaurant was quite good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Business traveller
Clean rooms and good staff. Nice views
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff. Very clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Downtiwn
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff & location were great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025