About this property

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, DP Murphy Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

  • Parking available at the hotel


 ! 

Please select one or more options you want to book

Availability

Prices converted to USD
We have no availability on our site for this property between Wed 15 Oct 2025 and Sat 18 Oct 2025

Select different dates to see more availability

Checking for other dates
Room type
Number of guests
Price
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Not available on our site for your dates
1 extra-large double bed
Not available on our site for your dates
1 large double bed
or
1 extra-large double bed
Not available on our site for your dates
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Not available on our site for your dates
Not available on our site for your dates
1 extra-large double bed
Not available on our site for your dates
1 extra-large double bed
Not available on our site for your dates
Not available on our site for your dates
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Limited supply in Sydney for your dates: 3 three-star hotels like this are already unavailable on our site

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Titel
    Canada Canada
    High comfort. Good breakfast and nice service people, especially at the front desk.
  • Holly
    Canada 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...
  • Marlene
    Canada Canada
    Room clean, spacious and comfortable. Beds very comfortable. Quiet. Great location. Delicious breakfast. Friendly helpful staff.
  • Kathy
    Canada Canada
    The location was great, right on the boardwalk. Had dinner in the restaurant/bar and it was good. Breakfast wasn't included in our room which was fine as we were headed out somewhere else to eat. We appreciated our room being located near the...
  • Ashley
    Canada Canada
    Didn't have my room that was originally booked but was upgraded to a suite room to accommodate my request to be on same floor as my traveling members.
  • Tessa
    Canada Canada
    We had a suite. So much space and very clean. Staff were great, restaurant was delicious and the kids had so much fun in a nice clean pool and waterslide.
  • Jolayne
    Canada Canada
    I loved the view from my room. I liked that when I had difficulty with anything maintenance was sent up to fix it. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food at the pub was really good. Room service was good.
  • Trevor
    Canada Canada
    Excellent front desk staff, very helpful. Bartender wad more of a friend than a worker
  • Lori
    Canada Canada
    The location was great for the purpose of our trip. The staff were great and while everyone did their job, i didn't walk away feeling anyone tried to put in any extra effort. That being said, there was nothing disappointing in the service we got.
  • Tanya
    Canada Canada
    The friendly staff, cleanliness, free coffee and tea at front desk. Pool

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

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 250 is required on arrival. That's about US$178. 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
American ExpressVisaMastercard 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.

License number: STR2526T8600