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 centre offers convenience for those who wish to work out. Holiday Inn Sydney Nova Scotia is also equipped with a business centre. This hotel is 5 km from Mayflower Mall. Fortress of Louisbourg is 43 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 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 (8.9)

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 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double 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
8.9
Free WiFi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Georgina
    Canada Canada
    The breakfast was excellent. Wish it had been included for both nights I stayed there several days apart. The food was very good.
  • Georgina
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast and location both excellent. The breakfast being included for one of the days I was there was a major bonus. Loved that it was right down at the BoardWalk. Clean and comfortable.
  • Lyle
    Canada Canada
    Very clean, nice view of the harbour, close to dining

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

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

Facilities of Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bingo
    Off-site
  • Aerobics
    Off-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Squash
    Off-site
  • Horse 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 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 7 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-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 centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Water slide
  • Pool/beach towels
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Water slide
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they 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 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 250 is required on arrival. That's about £138. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

The fine print
Need-to-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 identification 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 via 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

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Yes, there is 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 you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

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

    • Double

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

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

    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Squash
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Aerobics
    • Horse riding
    • Swimming Pool
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/performance
    • Fitness
    • Bingo
    • Happy hour
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

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

    • Eave Restaurant & Bar
    • The Crown Cafe & Restaurant

  • Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is 450 yards from the centre of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.