Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront An Ihg Hotel

300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P1A7 CA
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3.5 Star Property Near Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
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  • Free WiFi
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
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Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront An Ihg Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Clean Room With Good View"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Nice and clean room, view was good.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from CA flag
08-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 05 to Wed Sep 06 2023 at a C$197.65 average nightly rate.
"Quick Stopover at Clean Hotel"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Hotel is clean.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from CA flag
09-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Aug 08 to Wed Aug 09 2023 at a C$176.99 average nightly rate.
"Great room/awesome pool/nice staff."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Great room and the kids loved the pool with slide. We all enjoyed the waterfront and beautiful sunset. Enjoyed a drink at the pub downstairs and the staff there was exceptional!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from CA flag
06-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Aug 02 to Thu Aug 03 2023 at a C$215.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

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.

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.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. George's Church & Cemetery - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Centre 200 - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
World's Largest Fiddle - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Cossit House Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Jost House Museum - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
St Patrick's Church Museum - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Bethel Presbyterian Church - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Membertou Heritage Park - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Whitney Pier Historical Museum - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
St. Mary's Polish Church - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Cape Breton University - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Petersfield Provincial Park - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Fort Petrie Military Museum - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is Sydney, NS (YQY) - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi

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.

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.

Green Sustainability

You can be assured that when you stay at an IHG Green Engage Hotel, you are participating in an advanced, world-wide sustainability effort. We understand that it is important for you to have an active role in protecting our environment and that’s why we’ve made it easier for you to choose a hotel that matches your sustainable values.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 19
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Conference space size (meters) - 520
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Ski storage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Conference center
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Casino nearby
  • Banquet hall
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Vending machine
  • Year Built - 1987
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 152
  • Number of floors - 10
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Meeting rooms
  • Television in common areas
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Waterslide
  • Computer station
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 5600
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

14 km from JA Douglas McCurdy Airport

Local Shuttle Info: Taxi/ rental car

Breakfast Information

SaltSpray Restaurant The crown jewel of fine dining in Sydney, Nova Scotia, SaltSpray Restaurant at the Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront is home to a regional Canadian menu with sweeping panoramic views of the harbour. Modern décor is complimented by large windows that frame the room, lending themselves to create an immersive fine dining experience. There’s something on the menu for everyone.

Pet Friendly?

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Pets allowedService Animals AllowedPets Walking Area AvailablePet Deposit per Stay: 35 CADPet charge of 35 dollars per stay per room to cover additional cleaning costs. Small to medium size cats and dogs, less than 50 lbs. Maximum of two pets per room.

Parking Info

Self Parking $5.00 plus taxes per night

Internet / WiFI

Free wifi, upgraded bandwidth and access points in November 2017.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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.

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.

  • 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).

Cleaning Policies

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

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

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

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

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

About Holiday Inn

  • Full-service hotel offering three different experiences: Holiday Inn Express ideal for the business traveler, Holiday Inn Resorts for family fun and relaxation, and the Holiday Inn Club Vacations, suitable for family and friends with spacious accommodations
  • Offering comfort and family-oriented service, children stay and eat free at Holiday Inn properties
  • Free high-speed internet access
  • Restaurants and bars on-site with good food and drinks for all ages
  • Indoor or Outdoor swimming pools based on location
  • Great exercise facilities
  • Based on select properties, Holiday Inn's The Hub is the perfect entertainment spot and gaming area with a media lounge, fire pits, etc.

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