Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
300 Esplanade
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The room was comfortable”
“The room with the excellent view”
“Location of hotel was good”
“Staff, location,and comfortable room”
“Food, the service was good and the view from the hotel room was very nice”
“Parking and service was excellent”
“Breakfast was fair to good”
“Great breakfast and great location”
“Clean”
“The restaurant, cleanliness and bed was comfortable”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Pat
solo_traveller
June 17, 2026
The room was comfortable.
Susan
extended_group
June 15, 2026
“This hotel is close to the ferry to take us to Newfoundland.”
We liked that we could borrow the bath chair so was able to take a bath in comfort. Nice view of the water. The Crown restaurant was very good and our server, Lea-ann was excellent.
Dwayne
family_with_children
June 8, 2026
Breakfast was fair to good. Cold coffee. Location of hotel was good
Gordon
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
Food, the service was good and the view from the hotel room was very nice.
Karen
family_with_children
April 7, 2026
Parking and service was excellent! Plus having 2 restaurants in the hotel was a bonus!
Laurie
solo_traveller
April 7, 2026
Friendly staff, very accommodating.
Anna
family_with_children
March 7, 2026
The room with the excellent view.
MacNeil
family_with_children
March 2, 2026
Staff, location,and comfortable room. Great water view from my room.
Mufeez
family_with_children
February 14, 2026
The ac was making sounds whole night was not able to sleep i had a worst hotel experience i want my money refunded
Shannon
couple
February 2, 2026
“Basic trip, fulfilled expectation.”
Anne
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“Great hotel but bad cleaning service”
Great breakfast and great location
Anne
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“Very disappointing”
The rooms were very spacious
Boudreau
extended_group
January 15, 2026
“Decent”
O'Brien
family_with_children
December 18, 2025
Clean
Shirley
solo_traveller
November 1, 2025
Didn’t have breakfast. Location to my event was excellent.
Julie
couple
October 25, 2025
The position was great for our overnight stay.
Derek
couple
October 15, 2025
On the port of Sydney, near everything! Good sized rooms, great view, comfy beds!
Kathy
solo_traveller
October 1, 2025
The restaurant, cleanliness and bed was comfortable.
Jennifer
family_with_children
September 28, 2025
Hot tub was out of order
Titel
family_with_children
September 22, 2025
High comfort. Good breakfast and nice service people, especially at the front desk.
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Skiing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Indoor pool, Indoor pool (all year)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Bar, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Heating, Safety deposit box
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Parking on site, Accessible parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Pool with view, Heated pool, Shallow end, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety features
Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
24-hour front desk, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Business centre, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, ATM/cash machine on site, Concierge service, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Daily housekeeping, Currency exchange, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Ski
Ski storage
King Suite with Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a desk are offered in this room.
Premium King Room with Sofa Bed
This spacious room features a sofa bed, microwave and fridge. It also includes free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV and in-room movies.
Standard King Room
Free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a desk are offered in this room. A refrigerator is included. A seating area is provided.
Standard King Room with Harbour View
Offering a harbour view, this room features free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV and in-room movies.
Standard Queen Room
Free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen cable TV and a desk are offered in this room. A refrigerator is included.
Standard Queen Room with Roll-in Shower - Mobility Access
This room with an accessible roll-in shower features free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV and in-room movies.
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
The double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a TV with cable channels, a seating area, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 2 beds.
Standard Room
Bed type preference cannot be guaranteed as it will be allocated upon arrival based on availability.
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