• View
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

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

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.

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Katlyn
    Canada Canada
    Hotel was very clean & breakfast was great. We went during March break and lots of kids around the pool area was in well kept up with the water around the pool and towels! We never went swimming without having towels. It was great.
  • Megan
    Canada Canada
    Where it was located close to the concert venue and the view was magnificent
  • Madison
    Canada Canada
    Ever since I was a kid I loved staying the night at the holiday inn so I can go down the water slide

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • SaltSpray Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
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
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • 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
  • Safe
General
  • 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
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • 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

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of CAD 250 is required on arrival. That's about USD 182. 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 supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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
    • Skiing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool

  • Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • SaltSpray Restaurant

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    • Double
    • Suite