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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property

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Food and drink
Meeting facility
Indoor pool
Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $154
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

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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)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop 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
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop 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
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

3.5-star Sydney hotel with bar/lounge
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.

In addition to an indoor pool, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG provides a waterslide, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 5 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 6300 square feet (585 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and ski storage. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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 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

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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (6,300 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: CAD 3.45 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number STR2526T8600

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
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. 439 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Clean room, super nice staff, and the kids loved the pool and slide. It was easy and relaxing. We’d stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Better parking not snow cleared. Housekeeping later in day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stuff went missing and the front staff had to go look for it and i had bloon for my daughter for her birthday that i left in room and it got thrown out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was a hockey tournament which i was not inform3d of.11pm at night there was kids playing hockey in the hallways...nothing would of been done if i did not call the front desk.very dissappointing.Also if you book a night at a hotel..there should be a spot to park ur vehicle...paying for parking was not very nice to have to do.especiallty considering i had to make a parkint space as ther3 was none for us to park in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Clarence

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms, and thought that it was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, smelled good, very spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Television didn’t work in our room, had to change rooms for that reason. Other then that everything else was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

IVO EDUARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I chose this hotel because it was the only one offering hot tub at the moment I booked. I really wanted to use it after a long drive. The hot tub was out of order as well as the laundry. I understand repairs may be needed but the guests should be informed about these situations on the website before booking or after booking. The room was clean, the bed is comfortable. The shower is placed too low and also with a very low water pressure. Staff was friendly at every moment. Not a terrible stay at all, but there are better options for the same money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ruth

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
courteous staff, very busy NYE here. Hotel in the middle of renovations but otherwise very nice. pool and waterslide lovely hot tub out of order
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wanetta

Traveled 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