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Reviews of Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

300 Esplanade, B1P 1A7 Sydney, Canada

#5 of 8 hotels in Sydney

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 623 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    8.0
    Was a good time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking

    Where it was located close to the concert venue and the view was magnificent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    8.0
    Recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Clean place Nice view Delicious food Smart and helpful reception

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2023

    9.0
    Very enjoyable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location & pool, great breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pricing was high Snack bug got me late at night and cost of chips and small choc bars is crazy.

    Upgrade gor our Anniversary was great. View was amazing

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2023

    9.0
    My stay at the hotel was awesome. The room was soundproof and very quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 15 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really

    The harbour view from my room 616 was captivating

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    8.0
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking lot should be fixed

    Ever since I was a kid I loved staying the night at the holiday inn so I can go down the water slide

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    8.0
    Fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No signage on how to get to rear parking lot from inside.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Disability Access/Roll-in Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds weren’t very comfortable

    Nice view and room was very clean. Pool and hot tub Was great

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are comfortable, but over prized

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    9.0
    Would stay again.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Carpets were dirty and dated in our room. Rooms were great view. Beds were amazing

    Excellent front desk staff, very helpful. Bartender wad more of a friend than a worker

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    People slways smoking outside of front entrance.

    Location near harbour

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    9.0
    We would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cost of the room was high but this is the new normal.

    We had a lovely meal at the Crown and Moose Pub. Room was comfortable and we have a great view out our window.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely, comfortable stay with excellent access to the cruise terminal.
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You could smell chlorine as soon as you entered. No main light in the bedroom, just lamps.

    Really close to the cruise port. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice pub attached to the hotel with great food, really enjoyed both breakfast and dinner.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    8.0
    It was a vey good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Main dining room was under renovation.

    Meals were good. Location was fine. Parking was easily accessible.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    8.0
    Nice hotel in great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice hotel in good location. Good size room with comfy beds.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    7.0
    Everything was good I just would of liked to have a complementary breakfast and free parking considering how expensive t
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t like that breakfast wasn’t included and that there was a parking fee

    Everything was clean and comfortable

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2023

    8.0
    Spectacular view of the canal and big Fiddle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The ac unit was a bit noisy in the beginning, but being tired, once we fell asleep, we didn't hear a peep.

    While we had a very short overnight stay and all we needed was a shover and a comfy bed with clean sheets in order to continue next day with our travel plans, we were pleasantly surprised with the view from the window, both at night but mostly in the morning. We were in close vicinity to the Big Fiddle!! Bonus, in the morning we watched a cruise ship approaching and mooring in the harbor. This was quite a unique spectacle!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    7.0
    Room was fine. Location nice. Pool wasnice, if you can figure out where it is and how to enter it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very poor, as in NO, signage of where the pool and fitness area was located. No signs posted in the lobby area, no mention of it at check-in. Other than seeing it on the website, would have never known it existed. Parking lot is in need of repairs.

    Breakfast was nice. Location was nice. Hot tub was good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    7.0
    Over all great spot to hang your hat for a night or two when in Sydney!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room could use a face lift. Other than that, I would highly recommend it!

    Great spot, very decent restaurant and friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Minor issues but these were dealt with so not specified as dislike.

    Views on to waterfront. Easy access to boardwalk.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking can be hectic.

    I really like the location. It was very convenient.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    7.0
    Good location overcomes any negatives.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dining room closed for renovation; When searching properties I used “free breakfast” as a filter. This property was filtered in, however free breakfast was not provided.

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    8.0
    Good but not as good as previous stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Front desk staff more interested in the people around instead of our conversation. Paid extra for ocean view and had a little corner window

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Harbor View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only real thing i can complain about was sleep. A painful awakening. I am used to a much firmer mattress and after only 4 or 5 hours of sleep. The beds we had, i was competely sore for about 2 to 3 hours after deciding i couldn't continue to lay down. I had to sit up and prop myself up with pillows and nod off in that position.

    The location was great for the purpose of our trip. The staff were great and while everyone did their job, i didn't walk away feeling anyone tried to put in any extra effort. That being said, there was nothing disappointing in the service we got.

    Stayed in August 2023

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