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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“Lovely location. Good parking.
Great breakfast included in our stay.”
Fran
United States
“Our room was spacious and comfortable. The restaurant was amazing with excellent dining. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful.”
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Michael
United States
“Really nice view of the harbour and right on the boardwalk.”
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Megan
Canada
“Cozy resting spot in the heart of downtown. Love the views, love the proximity, kids love the pool. Pub and restaurant in the hotel are great.”
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Megan
Canada
“We love this location and it’s always our first choice when in town. Excited to see they are renovating! The kids love the pool and slide.”
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Sharon
Canada
“The staff were amazing. The hockey team staying in the hotel made the stay unenjoyable on the Saturday night. Sunday night was lovely. And the hot tub was broken.”
Pam
Canada
“Friendly staff- good room- working hard to update it”
James
Canada
“Location was great close by the event we attended. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. This is my go to hotel when staying in the Sydney area.”
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Stefan
Canada
“Location and the incredible view from the room of the waterfront.”
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Emma
Canada
“It’s clean and the staff are very kind and accommodating”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site
Eave Restaurant & Bar
Cuisine
American • Seafood
Open for
Dinner • Cocktail hour
Ambience
Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
The Crown Cafe & Restaurant
Cuisine
American
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
Ambience
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 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 250 is required on arrival. That's about $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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Must-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 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 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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