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.
*** The Whirlpool is currently out of order***
Our hotel is undergoing renovations to provide you with an even better experience during your stay. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this time.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“On the port of Sydney, near everything! Good sized rooms, great view, comfy beds!”
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Titel
Canada
“High comfort. Good breakfast and nice service people, especially at the front desk.”
Heather
Canada
“We asked for water view and it was fantastic. The boardwalk was a nice stroll the the big fiddle. Lots of dining g options nearby. The bed was comfortable.”
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Danielle
Canada
“The breakfast was exceptional. Lots of food lots of options. The staff was so friendly and it was a very clean hotel.”
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Janet
Canada
“The food, service and friendliness of staff at the Eave were outstanding! All three of us (professional woman 43, retired women --70 and 80) were very impressed. I appreciated the grab bar in the tub. We liked the little nook with the table and...”
Leitha
Canada
“Great downtown location. Comfortable, clean, very helpful and responsive front desk. Free parking!”
Allan
United Kingdom
“Had a good meal in the restaurant. The barman/waiter was a real character. Excellent service.”
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Holly
Canada
“The breakfast wasn't included in our booking although it would have been great if it was because alot of money was spent on meals but other then that was absolutely great the staff is very friendly and very helpful and pool was great the kids...”
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Marlene
Canada
“Room clean, spacious and comfortable. Beds very comfortable. Quiet. Great location. Delicious breakfast. Friendly helpful staff.”
Georgina
Canada
“The breakfast was excellent. Wish it had been included for both nights I stayed there several days apart. The food was very good.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
2 restaurants on site
Eave Restaurant & Bar
Cuisine
American • Seafood
Open for
Dinner • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
The Crown Cafe & Restaurant
Cuisine
American
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular facilities
Indoor swimming pool
Parking on site
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
2 restaurants
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
House rules
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 250 is required on arrival. That's about US$179. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Pre-paid credit cards and debit cards cannot be used to guarantee a reservation. A credit card is required when booking.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of CAD 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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