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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property

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Meeting facility
Ballroom
Reception
Front of property
Indoor pool

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, pillow-top 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, pillow-top 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 bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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, pillow-top 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, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top 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 | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top 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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG offers 152 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and a safe. 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 complimentary newspapers, as well as 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.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide and a fitness centre.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • For dining with ocean views, stop by Eave Restaurant & Bar, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk and Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG, you'll find an indoor pool, a waterslide, Access to 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Eave Restaurant & Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant only serves dinner. 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • 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 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number STR2526T8600
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malgalit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sashini

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nyesha

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

8/10 Good

Sherri, Reston

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is showing its age but was being upgraded. The location was great. Easily walkable to the harbour front and restaurants in the area. Our room overlooked the harbour - beautiful! Upon arrival there were 2 people at the check in desk - one was on the phone and the other was talking to a colleague about work. Once the colleague left, the check in clerk continued with work and we were left waiting without any acknowledgement. He seemed preoccupied. The lounge staff were welcoming and friendly. Beds were comfy. Hotel was quiet. Overall our staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food. Nice indoor pool and water slide. (Hot tub out of order). Friendly staff. Picturesque location on the waterfront boardwalk.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One suggestion would be to leave more coffee pods in the room. One each is not enough. Also no creamers in the amenity package. Other than that the hotel was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very disappointed very sparce in lobby the room smelt of stale smoke no complementary water facilities would just about make 3 star
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice rooms

Good: Spacious rooms with comfortable beds and pillows. Nice view. Food in restaurant was excellent. We would definitely go back Not perfect; Check in was very slow. Guest in front of me was waiting 10 minutes while the desk clerk was doing something on the computer. Then he helped the guest. By that time there was a line up behind me
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There aren't many hotel options in Sydney. This is a dated property that is undergoing some upgrades. Our kids enjoyed the pool and we had access to laundry machines which was convenient. We had a view of the harbour which was nice. There is no A/C and we were quite hot at night. We had issues with our toilet and needed to have looked at twice which was a bit frustrating. There is no breakfast included with your stay. We found the price was expensive for what you get but like I say choices are limited in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Celestino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Wish I knew that the hot tub was out of order.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cody

Disliked: Amenities
Beds wore out and had rips Smelled musty Hot tub wasn’t working Food onsite was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Katarzyna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room and hallway smelled terrible, carpets in the room and hallway looked like never shampoo vacuumed. Wall paper was falling off the wall in the bathroom revealing black mold.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The noise at night that lasted until 0:45 in the morning. Loud music that I could hear from the 7th floor. Surprise was we had to pay for our parking. Breakfast wasn"t included in the price of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy bed. Nice large space with great views of harbour. Staff were friendly. Room was a bit dated, but renovations are underway so I’m sure that’s in the plans to be addressed. Hall carpet definitely needs a refresh. It’s quite worn and dirty which always puts me off when I first check in to a place. Again, the ongoing renovations may address this issue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Dining options close by and in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl, Mississauga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy, staff were excellent. Parking was very limited. Hotel is under improvement so dated halls/rooms should be more modern soon. Great views of Bay from our upper floor room. Big festival kickoff at nearby Fiddle venue on our arrival so loud concert until midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DARREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025