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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre

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Enjoy a serene evening view of the water and cityscape from this stylish dining area.
Situated by the water, this hotel offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
Conference room with a long table and high-backed chairs, offering views of a serene body of water and greenery.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a central desk with a glass partition and a herringbone tile floor.
Enjoy a fun and unique pool experience with a spiral slide, surrounded by large windows and clear flooring.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
The current price is HK$1,246
HK$1,482 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room options

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Tomorrow

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P1A7

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centre 200 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Membertou Heritage Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Steel City Sports Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Governor's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Smitty's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG

Hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business centre are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with a waterslide
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, concierge services and a TV in reception
  • Free newspapers, a computer station and a porter/bellboy
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 152 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CAD 7 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Crown and Moose Pub
  • SaltSpray Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (6,300 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 6 June 2025 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: CAD 3.45 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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 per cent

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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
Property Registration Number STR2526T8600

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront Hotel
Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront
Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront Nova Scotia
Sydney Waterfront By Ihg
Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront
Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Hotel
"Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront an IHG Hotel"
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Sydney
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

As of 30 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG on 10 Aug 2025 start from HK$1,245.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of CAD 35 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Self-parking is available for CAD 7 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Sydney, this hotel is steps away from Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk and Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. St. George's Church & Cemetery and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science are also within 10 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean & well maintained. The staff was courteous & pleasant. Great location, lots of dining nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel itself is tired but renovations are underway so that should improve. Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved free breakfast…anything from menu!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness
clean ,friendly, obliging,great beds
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It served our purpose, right on the boardwalk
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the check-in proceaa...quick, and hotel manager was extremely friendly 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They charge for parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jared

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel is run down but it’s a nice area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and had a great view but needs renovations to address room and hotel age
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool area was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing explained to us at check in about pool amenities or anything at all. More adult friendly rather than kid friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smokers out front. No cats. Kids in the hottub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a couple fighting from 12:30 am until 5.am finally security shower up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Wesley

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had construction in the room next to us, plus the Hot tub was out of service, and the pool ladders were loose/dangerous
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looked very nice and the rooms we stayed in were spacey.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chunyan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The bath tub doesn’t look quite clean with black stains. The view of the room is very good. The gym really needs to be upgraded. My child did enjoy the water slide.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

zubina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Run down/ old
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay . Kids love the pool and slide . Friendly staff clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

fraser

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an ideal location and the staff were friendly. It was amusing hearing the staff train some new members as they were really not ready to wait on guests. There were multiple times kids were running in the hallway and other parties as it was a Friday night so that kept us awake until late plus there was noise from concerts in the area. The rooms appear that they are in desperate need of a renovation. The location is perfect, but the hotel needs some renovations further to what they have on going.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaretha Theodora Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was a nice size and looked over the harbour. The hallways were very noisy at night on a few occasions. The breakfast was confusing as to what was allowed changed on a daily basis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025