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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property
Waterfront hotel in Sydney with 2 restaurants and indoor pool

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Located in Sydney by the ocean, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront offers a relaxing retreat with an indoor pool and waterslide. Unwind at the spa tub or enjoy stunning ocean views while savoring breakfast at one of two on-site restaurants. With helpful staff, free newspapers, and laundry services available.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Ski facilities
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • Waterslide
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is ₩160,592
₩192,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026

Room options

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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 bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P1A7

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
  • Cossit House Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Governor's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Smitty's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

Situated by the ocean, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG is a great choice for a stay in Sydney. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Eave Restaurant & Bar, which serves dinner and is one of 2 restaurants. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a hot tub. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 152 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3 percent 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CAD 7 per day)
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Waterslide
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (6300 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Ski storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1987
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Waterslide
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Eave Restaurant & Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
The Crown Cafe & Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: CAD 3.45 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 20 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

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.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 35 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

  • Self parking costs CAD 7 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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.
Property Registration Number STR2526T8600

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

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

Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of CAD 35 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 7 per day. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and spelunking. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG also has a waterslide and a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring ocean views.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 3-minute walk from Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and 7 minutes' walk from Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property offers great dining options with excellent food and a variety of nearby restaurants within walking distance. (13 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality, variety, and friendly servers. (23 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight for many guests, with kids enjoying the water slide and the facility being very clean. (19 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff & location were great!
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean rooms and good staff. Nice views
Erica, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot would stay again
Richard, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The location is great, but the hotel is in dire need of renovation
Francisco, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, clean and quiet.
Emily, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good dining options at the hotel and in close proximity to the hotel.
Liz, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Dining options close by and in walking distance.
Kelly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel on the waterfront.

Very nice hotel with a very nice room overlooking the harbour. Convenient to lots of restaurants although we have breakfast included which has been good.
Rodney, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice property location
Sanjay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just back from a great stay at the Holiday Inn in Sydney. Breakfast included with our stay was excellent. Loved the entertainment in the lounge in the lobby. Very good, walkable location.
Lois, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Sabrina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is nice, complementary breakfast, kids had fun water slide at the pool only down side hot tub wasnt working bu all in all excellent
Malgalit, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

great waterfront restaurant view. Greataccess to things and places we wanted to go.
Helmut, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to cruise ship port
Laurie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Harbour location
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in an excellent
ann, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed being on the waterfront and walking every morning. Dog Charlie was treated like a king.
Skye, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was clean & well maintained. The staff was courteous & pleasant. Great location, lots of dining nearby.
Denise, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was what I expected bu the place needs an uplift.
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience!
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service from the staff beautiful view at Sydney harbour, made to order breakfast was really good, walking distance to shopping area and the boardwalk along the harbour.
Roger, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel itself is tired but renovations are underway so that should improve. Great staff and location
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great food. Nice indoor pool and water slide. (Hot tub out of order). Friendly staff. Picturesque location on the waterfront boardwalk.
Peter, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved free breakfast…anything from menu!
Charlene, 3-night trip