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Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront

Sydney · Hotel ★★★

Overview

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Sydney, located in the heart of Cape Breton Island, voted the number one island destination in continental North America and ranked third most desirable island destination in the world by *Travel + Leisure* magazine. Our hotel is the perfect starting point for touring Cape Breton's historic villages or playing a round of golf at the world-renowned Highland Links Golf Course. Immerse yourself in traditional Cape Breton music during the Celtic Colours International Music Festival. The Holiday Inn Sydney is a short drive from the Fortress of Louisbourg, North America's largest reconstruction of an 18th-century French fortress. Experience a coal mine's depths at the Miner's Museum, where retired miners share captivating stories. Tour the majestic Cabot Trail, offering breathtaking ocean views and glimpses of moose and bald eagles. Or go whale watching and spot pods of pilot whales playing in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Rooms

Double room, up to 4 guests
Quadruple room, up to 6 guests
Room, up to 10 guests
Single room, up to 1 guests
Suite, up to 8 guests

Double room. 1 King Bed Premium Sofa Bed

Room. Standard Room

Double room. 1 Queen Bed Standard

Double room. 1 King Bed Standard

Suite. 1 King Bed Suite Sofa Bed

Double room. 1 King Bed Standard Harbour View

Double room. 1 Qn Standard Mobil Access Roll Shower

Double room. 2 Queen Beds Standard

Facilities

Wheelchair-accessible
24-hour reception
Check-in hour (18:00–04:00)
Check-out hour (11:00–11:00)
Late Check-out (extra charge)
Mobile phone coverage
Wi-fi
Car hire (extra charge)
Room service (extra charge)
Laundry service (extra charge)
Multilingual staff
Bellboy service
Air conditioning in public areas
Hotel safe
Currency exchange facilities
Lift access
Shop (extra charge)
Bicycle storage
Concierge
Gym
Newspapers
Luggage room
Clothes dryer
Private pool (1)

Catering

Restaurant (2)
Non-smoking area
Highchairs
Banquet hall
Air conditioning in Restaurant

Health & wellness

Sauna
Hot tub

Entertainment & pools

Casino (extra charge)
TV lounge
Pub

Sports

Fitness

Business

Conference room (6)
Meeting room
Printer
Business centre
Fax

Meals

Breakfast
Set menu lunch
Set menu dinner
Special dietary options

Payment methods

American Express
MasterCard
Visa

Good to know

Deposit on arrival
Identification card at arrival
Non-smoking establishment
Credit card is compulsory as a deposit, no deposit in cash is accepted

At a glance and nearby

Year of most recent renovation: 2009
Number of floors (main building): 8
Single rooms: 64
Double rooms: 70
Junior suites: 12
Suites: 2
Accessible rooms: 2

How far along the route

Baddeck (Cabot Trail)43 km
Charlottetown226 km
Halifax312 km
Moncton (Hopewell Rocks)353 km
Lunenburg377 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. The real drive is longer, especially on coastal and highland roads and in winter; plan the journey with a current map and check road conditions before you set out.

This place sits in Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail. The car or bus section of the guide explains how the main stops connect.

Contact and map

300 Esplanade
B1P 1A7 Sydney

Meal plans listed: All Inclusive, Bed And Breakfast, Breakfast For Two Guests, Full Board, Half Board, Room Only

Saltspar does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-10-13.