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Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel in Saint John with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Located in the heart of the city, Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side welcomes guests with a complimentary breakfast buffet served by attentive staff. Enjoy the spa tub, indoor pool, and convenient amenities like dry cleaning, free self parking, and high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Down duvet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(110 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
400 Main Street, Saint John, NB, E2K4N5

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • TD Station - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Saint John City Market - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Marco Polo Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bay Ferries - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Saint John, NB (YSJ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Peppers Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Deluxe Fish & Chips - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side by IHG

Upscale hotel located in North End
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym at Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side by IHG. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 94 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Down comforters, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3,283 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Harbour Side
Holiday Inn Express Harbour Side Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Harbour Side Hotel Saint John
Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side
Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side Hotel
Inn Express Harbour Side

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side by IHG located?

Located in North End, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lord Beaverbrook Rink, Fort Howe, and Place Fort La Tour. Fallsview Park and Canada Games Aquatic Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 724 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and ease, rooms were great and the pub down under is great and within walking out the back door
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Amenities
Great stay friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbourside is clean, quiet, comfortable and very pet-friendly! We had a wonderful mini-vacation to explore Saint John and area. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay beds are really comfortable staff excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility , location and staff great breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and walking distance to the harbour!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a very comfortable bed. Really appreciate the black out curtains. Staff at the front desk were very pleasant for both check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Amenities
Hard to find at first but once we did we had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was better than expected
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Limited dining options in area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, and place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

artilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and the hotel was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and clean. Excellent breakfast. Great lounge area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfest was great, hotel was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good location and friendly staff. We have stayed here many times before and will continue to return here when in Saint John.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay. Really enjoyed visiting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ali

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff in reception section need to be improved
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast included was great, free parking, staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to dining options, clean nice room. The weather wasn’t great but we still enjoyed the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great! We enjoyed our stay at Holiday Inn. Location was perfect to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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