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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(65 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG offers 152 accommodations with safes and complimentary 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 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Children 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • 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, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
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.
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
  • 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 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
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 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)!

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: 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

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 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

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

william

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very dirty and had a bad smell of bleach and mold …. The shower had no curtain so water got all over the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025