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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel

14 Benjamin Road, Waterloo, N2V 2J9, Ontario, Canada

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Free parking

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel, is a 2-star hotel in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Located at 14 Benjamin Road and about 3.5mi from the city center, the property has 697 reviews and minimum rates starting from $93 per night.

Free on-site parking, free WiFi, and an indoor swimming pool are among the standout amenities, along with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast is offered, and rooms come with air conditioning, non-smoking options, and garden or landmark views. Streaming service like Netflix is available, plus a spa tub for relaxing moments and an elevator for easy access.

Kick back after a day of exploring with a dip, a Netflix binge, or a cup of coffee in a comfortable, budget-friendly setting.

Situated in Waterloo, Ontario, this property sits at 14 Benjamin Road, about 3.5mi from the city center. With 697 reviews and minimum rates starting from $93 per night, it offers a solid value option for travelers exploring the St. Jacobs area.

On-site perks include free on-site parking, free WiFi, and an indoor heated saltwater pool, plus a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast is offered to kick-start days, and an elevator helps with easy navigation around the property.

Guest rooms come with air conditioning and non-smoking options, with garden or landmark views. A variety of room types are available, including suites and standard rooms, some featuring a sofa bed or multiple beds to fit different groups. For entertainment and relaxation, streaming services like Netflix are available, and a spa tub provides a soothing retreat after a day of sightseeing.

Closest airports

Kitchener/Waterloo Airport

9.2mi

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

39.2mi

London International Airport

44.7mi

Toronto Pearson International Airport

48.6mi

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

58.5mi

Most popular amenities

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

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Soundproof

Rooms

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Spa tub

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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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

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

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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. 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

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

645 sqft

Free wifi

Microwave

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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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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Executive, King Size

1 King Size Bed

Microwave

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Deluxe, Twin, Accessible

1 Twin Bed

Kitchen

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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Suite, King Size, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Kitchenette

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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Queen Room, Jetted Tub

1 Queen Size Bed

Spa tub

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

Kitchen

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

More details

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Suite, Jetted Tub

1 King Size Bed

Hot tub

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

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Suite, Bathtub

1 King Size Bed

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Suite Executive, 2 Queen Size Beds, Sofa

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

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Suite Executive includes 2 queen-size beds 150-154 width.

Guest reviews

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697 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Margaret

10

January 2025

Freshly renovated rooms, pool with a small kid zone, across the street from St.Jacobs Market, antique mall, and outlet mall, nice breakfast area with free breakfast, 12 pm check out.

Everything was great! The only recommendation I have is that more tourist information be made available about points of interest in the area, Amish tours, restaurants etc. Work in collaboration with some of the market vendors and provide locally sourced food items in the breakfast buffet. Work in collaboration with local business owners and provide weekend package getaways including things like tickets to the local St. Jacob’s Theatre, dinner at local restaurants, local spa, breweries, local farm visit or Amish tour etc.

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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

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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.

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Len

8.2

March 2025

I was there with my granddaughters and the pool was closed for maintenance from 3-5 on the Saturday of check in which pushed everyone who had checked in with kids to wait so everyone came back at 5 to enjoy the pool. The girls were hoping to enjoy a swim after breakfast on the Sunday and before we checked out but the pool was again down, this time for maintenance. We had come on a winter day during March Break to enjoy time at the hotel pool but the situation made it a little inconvenient!

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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

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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!

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel

Airports

Kitchener/Waterloo Airport

9.2mi

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

39.2mi

London International Airport

44.7mi

Toronto Pearson International Airport

48.6mi

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

58.5mi

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Salt water

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel

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

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Soundproof

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area, an IHG Hotel

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 $93. 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.