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$8814 Benjamin Road, Waterloo, N2V 2J9, Ontario, Canada
746 reviews
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Free parking
Indoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Fitness center
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Spa tub
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, where cozy comfort meets modern convenience! Nestled just 3.5mi from the bustling city center of Waterloo, Ontario, this 2-star gem is the perfect launchpad for your exploration into the heart of Canada. At an unbeatable starting price of $88, you can enjoy spacious, air-conditioned rooms with stunning views, all wrapped up in a delightful atmosphere.
Dive into a delightful start to your day with a complimentary breakfast, then unwind in our inviting indoor swimming pool or invigorate your morning at the fitness center! If you're traveling for business, we’ve got you covered too! From our meeting facilities to a 24-hour front desk available to assist you with whatever you need, this hotel is designed for the savvy traveler. With WiFi and free parking, your only worry will be fitting all your adventures into your packed schedule!
Join the 746 happy guests who left us glowing reviews! Whether you want to relax in the sun on our sun deck, indulge in the spa tub, or explore nearby golf courses, there’s a little something for everyone here. So pack your bags and get ready for a fun-filled getaway at the Holiday Inn Express in Waterloo, where every moment is about making your stay unforgettable!
As you prepare for your stay, imagine indulging in the luxury of our heated indoor saltwater pool, where you can swim to your heart's desire, cleanse your spirit, and soak away the stresses of travel. After a refreshing dip, the sun deck is beckoning you to bask in its warmth while enjoying a favorite book or chatting with newfound friends. The perfect complement to your day! Want to keep active? Our modern fitness center has everything you need to maintain your workout regimen, ensuring that even your vacation doesn’t skip a beat.
The Holiday Inn Express is all about choice! Whether you're snuggling in a cozy Queen Bed or spreading out in an expansive Executive Suite with two Queen Beds, each accommodation is carefully designed to provide the ultimate comfort for you and your traveling companions. Pondering a romantic getaway? Opt for the King Suite, perfect for creating cherished memories together! And of course, families will love the spacious options featuring sofa beds for extra guests, so everyone can join in on the fun without worry.
When the sun goes down, Waterloo buzzes with entertainment, and after a long day of adventure, you can retreat back to our inviting hotel for a restful night. You’ll wake up to a delectable complimentary breakfast, complete with hearty options to fuel you up for another day of exploring. Whether you're looking to savor local delicacies or indulge in some delicious post-dinner desserts, our friendly staff can point you toward the best spots around. So grab your travel buddy, bring your enthusiasm, and prepare for an incredible experience at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area!
Closest airports
Kitchener/Waterloo Airport
9.2miJohn C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
39.2miLondon International Airport
44.7miToronto Pearson International Airport
48.6miBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport
58.5miFree parking
Indoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Fitness center
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Spa tub
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Landmark view
Elevator
Picnic area
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Bathtub
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Executive, King Size
1 King Size Bed
355 sqft
Microwave
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Executive King Bed is 355 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus desk, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , and ironing set.
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King Room
1 King Size Bed
495 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Washing machine
Microwave
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This room features a stand up glass shower, as well as a small fridge, microwave, and 42-inch flat-screen LED TV. Please note that the room rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests (see Hotel Policies for extra person charges).
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Suite, King Size, Sofa
1 Sofa Bed
1 King Size Bed
495 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
View
Washing machine
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1 King Suite Sofa Bed is 398 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.
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Deluxe, Twin, Accessible
2 Queen Size Beds
355 sqft
Private Bathroom
Washing machine
Microwave
Coffee machine
x4
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x3
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This wheelchair accessible room features a roll-in shower with grab bars and handheld showerhead. It also includes a microwave, fridge and and 42-inch flat-screen TV.
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Queen Room
1 King Size Bed
355 sqft
Landmark view
Spa tub
Garden view
City view
x10
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x6
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This room features a 2-person spa bath and fireplace. It also includes a microwave, fridge and and 42-inch flat-screen TV. Please note that the room rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests (see Hotel Policies for extra person charges).
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King Room, Accessible
1 King Size Bed
355 sqft
Landmark view
Garden view
City view
Private Bathroom
x4
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x3
More details
This wheelchair accessible room features a roll-in shower with grab bars and handheld showerhead. It also includes a microwave, fridge and and 42-inch flat-screen TV. Please note that the room rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests (see Hotel Policies for extra person charges).
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Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds
1 Sofa Bed
2 Queen Size Beds
645 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Washing machine
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x5
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This suite includes a sofa bed, microwave, fridge and 42-inch flat-screen TV. Please note that the room rate is based on 4 guests. Maximum occupancy is 6 guests (see Hotel Policies for extra person charges).
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Suite, Jetted Tub
1 King Size Bed
400 sqft
Hot tub
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x5
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1 King Suite With Jetted Tub is 398 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.
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Room - 2 Queen
2 Queen Size Beds
355 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
View
Washing machine
x4
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x3
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340 SqFt Room Mobil Access Roll In Shower Microwave Minifridge Refrgrtr
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Queen Room, Jetted Tub
1 Queen Size Bed
Spa tub
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
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Suite, Bathtub
1 King Size Bed
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Standard Room
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Room Standard
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Featured reviews:
James
8.2
September 2024
shower was roomy. you have a very good staff, the restaurant area is great and the water is nice and hot for making tea, it was great to have bagels and a variety of juices. The air conditioner in our room was very good at keeping us comfortable the bed firm, tv was a nice size and good choice of programs and BNN! I
I did have a difficult time getting on and off the toilet. Being elderly the bones and joints are worn and stiff, muscles are weaker. I have a Koehler toilet at home but the height is about 8" greater than yours and much easier to get on and off of, perhaps if you can't upgrade you could provide a hand rail for the elderly to grab and pull oneself up. You should take notice of your shears in the eating area they are in dire need of replacement
Aimee
9.1
January 2024
It's a great place to stay for families with kids. The room is big and there is soundproofing.
The pool looked dirty so we did not attempt to swim at all. The breakfast option was limited. On our first day, there was just eggs and two types of sausages and they did not taste good. The next day, they ran out of bacon and I lined up twice and still did not get any. Good thing, one of the staff cooked for us and we waited (long) even after the kitchen closed. I also noticed that they do not regularly check if some supplies were running out. I had to tell the staff that there was no more milk and no more pancake mix. It was not like this before. We have stayed in this hotel twice in 2021 and we did not experience the above.
Abdul
10
November 2023
Post Covid, this is the best run hotel I have been too! It was properly staffed and whenever I needed something, they brought it right away. I needed small garbage bags for kids diapers. They had them ready to go. I requested fresh towels, we had them in 15 minutes. I liked that you could book spots for the pool as to not have crowding. There was a phone to get fresh towels to the pool, and they brought them right away. Breakfast staff were amazing and kept bringing out fresh things. I had breakfast both at 630 and 9 am during my stay, and everything was fresh. They actually had a real crib ready in our room before our arrival, not some playpen that other hotels pass off as a crib. Once again, there was never an excuse of shortage of staff or any other excuses that even more expensive hotels have gotten used to making since Covid. Well done St Jacobs Holiday Inn!
Carol
10
November 2024
This is our second stay at this hotel. Staff are always welcoming, friendly and efficient. The hotel is spotless and the rooms are large and comfortable. The fitness center is well equipped with many machines and disinfectant wipes. The restaurant right next door is convenient and servers are always friendly and efficient. The food selection is good as is the food. We will definitely come back to this hotel again
All was great
Yvonne
10
July 2024
The room felt comfortable, like home. Our view overlooked farm fields, horses and people enjoying a walk in the country. As the room had a couch and TV my husband was able to enjoy watching the Euro Soccer Games leaving me free to enjoy the shopping in the Outlet Mall across the road.
The weather; the nearly 100 degree temperature literally left the village of St. Jacob’s empty and this must have been difficult for the retailers.
Heather
8.2
August 2023
Close to at Jacob’s market. Amazing pool & splash pad inside!
Our fridge didn’t work and we lost about 100$ worth of food & had to spend more $ going out to dinner at the last minute- so our kids got to bed late. We’d planned on microwaving a meal I spent an hour making at home prior, but went to take it out and found it warm and unsafe to consume. The hotel gave us a voucher for a % off of our next stay, but this means spending even more $, to get back the $ we lost. We would have preferred a credit off of the dysfunctional stay we originally had & already paid for- as we are out that $ from our budget now, not in a year on our ‘next stay’ and why would we pay again more money, to get food poisoning a second time?
Gershon
8.2
January 2024
The staff, breakfast, room and location was just perfect! Thank you very much for having us! The room was very clean. The washroom even more clean than the bedroom.
The pool experience was disappointing. The chloring was so strong and the water extremely thick. Everyone began coughing and then we realized that the pool water was very old and dirty. We left immediately because of the discomfort it gave us.
Caitlin
8.2
June 2023
Great basic hot breakfast, especially for a family. Good size rooms and fantastic pool experience (again for a family!). Staff were all so wonderful. Overall, a no-drama, comfortable, and convenient place to stay!
We like an extremely cold room and the AC had a limit that you could turn it down to. Probably very reasonable and it did get very cool and comfortable but it would have been nice to get it even colder. Though, again, that might not be a reasonable expectation or request. The temperature limit did not affect our enjoyment of our stay or the quality of our sleep. Pillows were also very squishy. If you like a harder, more formed pillow, bring your own.
Jane
10
April 2023
I loved that they all treated us like we were special! Riya was at the desk when we got there... she explained everything about the facilities to us, and answered our questions about how the billing works.. She was so pleasant! Later we took our room, but we went to ask if we could get a larger room and (I think it was her boss) came and talked to us.. And he was so great! No problem.. up graded us.. and we had a blast.... Everyone we met, was so pleasant! Great staff, right from entering the building to the room cleaning, to the breakfast, to our exit.. We thank them all for a great time.
Adam
8.2
October 2024
I liked the size of the room, the comfort and the cleanliness.
I wished they had more options for breakfast because we couldn’t eat the eggs since they contained ham. I also wish that the TV had Netflix or Youtube because we couldn’t really watch anything entertaining on it and they had strictly their channels.
Airports
Kitchener/Waterloo Airport
9.2miJohn C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
39.2miLondon International Airport
44.7miToronto Pearson International Airport
48.6miBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport
58.5miAirports
Kitchener/Waterloo Airport
9.2miJohn C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
39.2miLondon International Airport
44.7miToronto Pearson International Airport
48.6miBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport
58.5miAttractions
African Lion Safari
22.1miLocation
Features
Availability
Free parking
Indoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Fitness center
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Spa tub
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Landmark view
Elevator
Picnic area
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Bathtub
Accessibility
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Activities
Cycling
Golf course
Hiking
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Spa tub
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Suit press
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site
Snack bar
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
ATM on site
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Convenience store on site
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Heating
Hypoallergenic
Hypoallergenic room available
Interconnecting room(s) available
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washing machine
Living Area
Desk
Fireplace
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
iPod dock
Radio
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun deck
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fold-up bed
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
Air purifiers
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Fitness
Fitness center
Indoor swimming pool
Transportation
Shuttle service
View
City view
Garden view
Landmark view
View
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 12:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Come and go whenever you want
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
0+ years
255+ years
Extra bed upon request
$21 per person per day
The price in CAD has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Cash
Mastercard,
Diners Club,
Discover,
American Express,
Visa,
JCB,
Bankcard
This property does not accept cash.
What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel welcomes guests for check-in at 03:00 PM and the departure or check-out time is set at 12:00 PM.
Is there parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there is ample parking available at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area. The hotel offers free public parking on-site, and no prior reservation is required.
What's the nightly rate at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel?
Rooms at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel are available starting from $88. Prices might vary according to room availability and chosen dates. To see the current rates, please add your travel dates.
What types of rooms does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel offer?
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area offers a variety of room types including doubles, suites, and rooms with disability access. Occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child to 6 adults and 4 children. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The bed sizes include doubles, queens, and king size beds, with some rooms also having sofa beds. The room sizes range from 355 sqft to 646 sqft.
What are the main attractions at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel?
At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, guests have a range of leisure amenities to enjoy. One of the highlights is the indoor swimming pool, which is available all year round. The pool is heated and also features a saltwater system, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable swimming experience for guests. Whether it's to relax after a long day or to keep up with their fitness routine, guests can make use of the pool at their convenience.
In addition to the pool, the hotel also offers a spa tub, perfect for a soak and relaxation. For those interested in golfing, there is a golf course on the premises. Fitness enthusiasts can take advantage of the fitness center, equipped with modern equipment. Moreover, for outdoor leisure activities, there is a sun deck available. Finally, business travelers can make use of the business center. With these amenities, guests have various options to spend their time and enjoy their stay at the hotel.
Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel have a pool for guests?
The hotel has an indoor pool available all year round. The pool is heated and features saltwater.
Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel?
No, cash is not accepted at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel. However, they do accept various credit cards such as Discover, Diners Club, JCB, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Bankcard.
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