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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property

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Enjoy a serene evening view of the water and cityscape from this stylish dining area.
Conference room with a long table and high-backed chairs, offering views of a serene body of water and greenery.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a central desk with a glass partition and a herringbone tile floor.
Situated by the water, this hotel offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
Enjoy a fun and unique pool experience with a spiral slide, surrounded by large windows and clear flooring.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P1A7
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • World's Largest Fiddle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Centre 200
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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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 24-hour business centre and a conference 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 SaltSpray Restaurant, 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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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. 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.
SaltSpray Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this family restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Crown and Moose Pub – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

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

Restaurants on site

  • Crown and Moose Pub
  • SaltSpray Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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
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 31 December 2025 (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

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

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1014 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Neera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms definitely need updating. Our room was smoky even
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nirel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hall way had a weird smell. However, the rooms were clean, and the staff seemed friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool area was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk staff was very friendly and accommodating to our requests. Only downside was that they have now implimented a parking fee ( $ 8.00 with tax) which I had not seen in my many stays there a coupoleb of years ago. No mentioned of this on tye booking site. A bit of an additional sore point as we were parking in the disability zone with our diability pass. Everything else was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lewis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Halifax

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Clarence

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have always given a 5 star review for this hotel. I stay on average 12 times per year, and have always had a great experience. This time, however, I had to have a cold shower both days, as there was no hot water. On my second day, my pasta was served cold. I was surprised that it was served so quickly, as only 5-7 minutes had elapsed since I had placed my order. I asked my waiter to take it back and microwave it, which he did with no issue. I will return to this hotel, as I really like the staff, but if the hot water issues happen again, I will have to look at alternative accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rusted out stairs, did not appear safe, should have taken a pic. Shuffled into rooms at 10:00, no fun allowed lol
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kira

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Thermostat was missing and bathroom door did not close
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Reena

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

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jalisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Decent Hotel on the Harborfront

The location is very nice, but the rooms are plain. The bay style windows are nice for seeing the harbor, though. The parking is tight and getting in from the lower lot requires you do go through an unmarked door. The pool was very active when we were there with lots of loud kids running up and down the hall. (not really the hotels' fault, though)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shealynn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025