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About the Hotel

300 Esplanade, Sydney, Canada, B1P 1A7

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“The hotel's location right by the harbor offered stunning views and easy access to local attractions!”view full review

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront By Ihg offers contemporary comfort with stunning views of the Bras d'Or Lakes. This 3-star Sydney hotel features a heated indoor pool, a waterslide, and on-site dining options, making it suitable for families and business travelers alike.

Rooms & Amenities

All guestrooms at Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront feature free WiFi, air conditioning, and flat-screen cable TVs. Many rooms offer views of the waterfront and are equipped with a refrigerator and coffee-making facilities. Guests can enjoy the amenities such as premium bedding and maintaining convenience.

Dining Options

Dining options at the hotel include EAVE Restaurant & Bar, which serves modern Cape Breton flavours, and The Crown Café & Bar, offering hearty pub fare and live entertainment. Kids under 11 eat free when ordering from the main menu in any on-site restaurant.

Leisure & Events

The Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront features a heated indoor pool and a waterslide, providing leisure opportunities for guests of all ages. Additionally, a fully equipped Fitness Center ensures convenience for those wishing to maintain their routine. Event spaces, including the Mariner Ballroom, offer over 598.2 m² for gatherings and conferences.

Attractions & Activities

The hotel is within proximity to several attractions, including the Fortress of Louisbourg and the Miner's Museum. Visitors can explore the Cabot Trail and enjoy stunning coastal scenery. The location allows easy access to cultural hotspots and golfing opportunities at Highland Links Golf Course.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Suite Sofa Bed

2 persons

20 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Standard King Room Harbour View

2 persons

17 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Premium King Room Sofa Bed

2 persons

19 m²

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Standard Room

2 persons

16 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Really good Support!

“When our reservation was missing, the check-in clerk went above and beyond to secure us rooms, showcasing the very nice service they offer.” view full review

Convenient Eats!

“The in-house eateries offered a great selection of meals, making dining easy and enjoyable during our stay.” view full review

Stunning Views!

“I was delighted with the upgrade to a room offering a better view, transforming our stay into a serene retreat.” view full review

Great Lift Access!

“The elevator made it so much easier to move around the hotel, especially when loading and unloading our luggage.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Ski storage
Lift
Currency exchange
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Canoeing
Skiing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Tennis court
Bowling
Golf course
Squash
Aerobics
Fishing

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu
Water slides

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

300 Esplanade, Sydney, Canada, B1P 1A7

Map view

300 Esplanade, Sydney, Canada, B1P 1A7

City landmarks

Landmark

Jost House

670 m

Museum

Cossit House Museum

610 m

Casino

Casino Nova Scotia Sydney

710 m

Museum

Cape Breton Highlanders Museum

1.1 km

Landmark

Wentworth Municipal Park

900 m

Landmark

Open Hearth Park

1.6 km

Park

Wentworth Park

1.5 km

Park

Petersfield Provincial Park

2.0 km

Museum

Membertou Heritage Park

2.3 km

Church

St. Mary's Polish Catholic Church

2.3 km

Landmark

Greenlink Rotary Park Trail System

2.2 km

Church

Saint Theresa's Church

1.9 km

Landmark

Saint Theresa's Roman Catholic Church

2.5 km

Nearby

74 Esplanade St

The Big Fiddle

600 m

Store

Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design

530 m

246 Esplanade St

Sydney Merchant Mariners Memorial

90 m

60 Esplanade St

A Land of our own

520 m

Museum

St Patrick's Church Museum

500 m

Church

St. George's Anglican Church & Graveyard

420 m

Museum

Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science

450 m

333 Charlotte St

Sydney Downtown Development Association

530 m

Library

Cape Breton Regional Library

370 m

Park

Mariner's Park

540 m

246 Esplanade

Merchant Mariner Monument

180 m

74 Esplanade

Worlds Largest Fiddle

430 m

Esplanade Near the wharf

The statue of a lion

350 m

Library

McConnell Library

390 m

Church

United Heritage Church Sydney

510 m

Museum

Jost Heritage House

580 m

33 Charlotte St

J.F.W. DesBarres Statue and Park

540 m

Restaurants

Fuzzy's Fries

120 m

322 Esplanade

Selkie's Neighbourhood Diner

220 m

390 Charlotte St

No Quarter Deli & Market

250 m

209 Charlotte St

Tim Hortons

270 m

197 Charlotte St # 203

Kenny's Pizza

600 m

89 Townsend

New Moon Restaurant

590 m

78 Townsend St

Getting around

City Centre

Sydney4 min · 300 m

Airports

Sydney, NS (YQY)21 min · 14.0 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site at CAD 7 per day.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of CAD 16 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, French, Chinese, Hindi

Year renovated:

2012

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

180

Former name

Delta Hotel Sydney

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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront By Ihg, Sydney

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Leisure & Events

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Children

Spa & Leisure

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