About
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 center offers convenience for those who wish to work out. Holiday Inn Sydney Nova Scotia is also equipped with a business center. This hotel is 3.1 mi from Mayflower Mall. Fortress of Louisbourg is 27 mi 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.
Guest Rating
Good
Location Of Hotel
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Room Options
Standard Room Non-Smoking
173 sqft • 1 King
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Standard Queen Room with Roll-in Shower - Mobility Access
183 sqft • 1 Queen
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1 Bedroom Accessible Roll In Shower Non-Smoking
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King Bed Water view
183 sqft • 1 King or 1 Queen
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Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
183 sqft • 2 Queen
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Standard Queen Room
183 sqft • 1 Queen and 1 Sofabed
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Premium King Room with Sofa Bed
205 sqft • 1 King and 1 Sofabed
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Guest Rating
Good
Location Of Hotel
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Pros +
- Location
- Location
- Good location .… beautiful view of harbour
Cons -
- The room seemed outdated. The elevators were slow as construction workers were tying them up. Did not like being charged for parking. That could have been built into the room price.
- The slow return of my deposit
- Run down & overdue for refresh....charge an additional junk fee of $3.00 ECO fee per day at check in
Top Quotes:
"Great location, great rooms, very accommodating staff, and fantastic views. "
"Superb location, modern furniture in the suite, very spacious. "
"Clean, friendly staff, great food, and water view. "
Business Traveler (81)
Solo Traveler (113)
Traveling as Couple (283)
Family with Young Children (286)
Family with Teens (3)
Senior Traveler (4)
Group Traveler (74)
Total (510)
Norman
•Posted on: 9-18-2025
Location
The room seemed outdated. The elevators were slow as construction workers were tying them up. Did not like being charged for parking. That could have been built into the room price.
Linda
•Posted on: 9-17-2025
The slow return of my deposit
John
•Posted on: 8-18-2025
Location
Run down & overdue for refresh....charge an additional junk fee of $3.00 ECO fee per day at check in
Greg
•Posted on: 6-30-2025
Good location .… beautiful view of harbour
The hotel is certainly long in the tooth. Renovation is supposedly going on but should have been done a decade ago. Our room stunk like stinky sneakers especially the first night.
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 04:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Important Info:
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 ID 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 250.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront By IHG
300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS
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