Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG
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About this property
Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG is a 3.5-star hotel located in the heart of Sydney, Nova Scotia, steps from the Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk and Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. The property sits just 0.3 miles from St. George's Church & Cemetery and is 14 kilometers from JA Douglas McCurdy Airport, making it convenient for both leisure and business travelers.
The hotel offers 152 guestrooms, including 14 suites, each equipped with a refrigerator, MP3 docking station, and pillowtop bed dressed in premium bedding. Rooms feature 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming, complimentary wireless internet access, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests rate room comfort at 4.1 out of 5.
Dining options include Eave Restaurant & Bar, one of two on-site restaurants, along with room service available during limited hours and a bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for an additional fee. Beyond dining, the property features an indoor pool, waterslide, and hot tub for recreation. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, ski storage, a business center, and conference space accommodating groups. Wheelchair accessibility, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk support all guests.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome with a fee of $35 CAD per stay per room; dogs and cats under 50 pounds are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per room. Service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions. The hotel has achieved a 4 out of 5 overall guest rating across 1,000 reviews, with 100 percent of guests recommending it.
Location & nearby attractions
Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. George's Church & Cemetery - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
World's Largest Fiddle - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Centre 200 - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St Patrick's Church Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Cossit House Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Jost House Museum - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Bethel Presbyterian Church - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Cineplex Cinemas Sydney - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Membertou Heritage Park - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Whitney Pier Historical Museum - 3 km / 1.8 mi
St. Mary's Polish Church - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Baille Ard Trail - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG is Sydney, NS (YQY) - 14.4 km / 9 mi
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Dining
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets allowed with fee Service Animals Allowed Pets Walking Area Available Pet Deposit per Stay: 35 CAD Pet charge of 35 dollars per stay per room to cover additional cleaning costs. Small to medium size cats and dogs
- less than 50 lbs. Maximum of two pets per room.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Service fee: CAD 3.45 per accommodation, per night
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 20 per person
- Self parking fee: CAD 7 per day
- Pet fee: CAD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent <
Know before you go
- Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).