Located along the Esplanade boardwalk in Cape Breton Island, this waterfront hotel is 8 minutes’ walk from Casino Nova Scotia. It features an indoor pool with waterslide, 2 on-site restaurants and free in-room WiFi. Cable and satellite TV are provided in all rooms at Holiday Inn Sydney. All modernly furnished rooms include coffee-making facilities. A microwave and fridge are available in select rooms. An on-site fitness center offers convenience for those who wish to work out. Holiday Inn Sydney Nova Scotia is also equipped with a business center. This hotel is 3.1 mi from Mayflower Mall. Fortress of Louisbourg is 27 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, DP Murphy Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews
Review score

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.2
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cox
    Canada Canada
    Very clean and very nice comfortable bed nice pillows
  • Chris
    Canada Canada
    Central location; close to airport; comfortable beds and pillows; restaurants on site and several also nearby. Pool and waterslide!!!
  • Joy
    Canada Canada
    No usb ports and the shampoo bottles old school small ones - not environmentally friendly. Restaurant was awesome! Bed was comfortable and spacious room! Beautiful spot

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Eave Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      American • Seafood
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • The Crown Cafe & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bingo
    Off-site
  • Aerobics
    Off-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Racquetball
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 7 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Waterslide
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Waterslide
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 250 is required on arrival. That's about $181. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Pre-paid credit cards and debit cards cannot be used to guarantee a reservation. A credit card is required when booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of CAD 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: RYA-2023-24-03011340481118384-300

FAQs about Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

  • Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Racquetball
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Aerobics
    • Horseback riding
    • Swimming pool
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/Performance
    • Fitness
    • Bingo
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel on this page.

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is 1,300 feet from the center of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Eave Restaurant & Bar
    • The Crown Cafe & Restaurant

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double