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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Room with view
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)
Room with view
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room
Room with view
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View
Room with view
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room with view
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room with view
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room with view
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Room with view
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness center

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

A stay at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel places you in the heart of Sydney, steps from Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and 7 minutes by foot from St. George's Church & Cemetery. This hotel is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from World's Largest Fiddle.

Make yourself at home in one of the 152 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and MP3 docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a waterslide, and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.

Grab a bite at SaltSpray Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has 5600 square feet (520 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P1A7

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to an indoor pool, Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel provides a waterslide, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 5600 square feet (520 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and ski storage. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Waterslide
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Year Built - 1987
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 520
  • Ski storage
  • Luggage storage
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Coin laundry on site
  • ATM/banking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space size (feet) - 5600
  • Conference center
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 152
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 10
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel offers 152 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. 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 refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Free newspaper
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size: 32
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • MP3 docking station
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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.

Nearby Things to Do

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

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 available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 4 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 19

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 18

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Carbon monoxide detector

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: CAD 3 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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.

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