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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Sydney

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Meeting facility
Indoor pool
Ballroom
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available

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)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop 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 Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

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 - 0.2 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
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 23 min drive - 27.2 km

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.
    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

Reviews

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Sheena

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimerica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helmut

Travelled with family
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

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family and small children
Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food options near the hotel are really good and not too extravagantly priced. The bed and sleeping arrangements restored us and made mornings better. We had our own car so travel was easy. The desk staff were very helpful and accommodating. The room maintenance was not terrible, but could have been more thorough. Moreover, the hotel is being renovated and it’s a good thing: it needs it. However, you can look out onto a section of Sydney Harbour from any room. Aldo, between all the small boats (motor or sail) and the massive cruise ships that visit the harbour, we sat and watched, captivated. Plus, the surrounding communities brought different cultural events to the town including a massive car rally. The welcoming nature of Cape Breton folk is so charming , we couldn’t help but love their hospitality.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I felt that the staff could have been more accommodating. For example, is the restaurant open for breakfast?, Nope. Only to find out that the restaurant was open
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They are in the process of renovations. The rooms are older but clean. Bathroom was in rough shape but they discounted our room to make up for it. TV was older no casting or streaming. The view of the harbour and the cruise ships was incredible. Nice boardwalk along the harbour. Great location to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wade

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The parking was horrendous. Most nights I don't think I was even in a parking spot and then at check out you charge for parking unbelievable. Also the coffee shop on the first floor we went in our first day the service and the food were terrible we never went back.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hallway carpets were stained, the bathtub had multiple stains of different colours, or harbour view was of a rooftop and satellite dishes. The laundry facilties consisted of one washer and dryer which were never available. Run, do not walk, in the opposite direction from this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A tired property with a relatively high room rate
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was quite disappointed, the room was in bad condition, wallpaper peeling off, the curtain came off the track, one of the beds was newer/more comfortable than the other, the hot tub was not working but still had dirty water in it, etc. There was an extra fee for parking but the lot was on a slope and not in great shape or you had to park on the lower part and haul your stuff up around the upper lot. The facilities left a lot to be desired but the staff were friendly and they are doing renos we just didn’t see the benefit of them fir our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cecile

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Wesley

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had construction in the room next to us, plus the Hot tub was out of service, and the pool ladders were loose/dangerous
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025