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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior detail
Breakfast and dinner served
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, NSW, 2324
  • Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
    20 min walk
  • University of Newcastle
    18 min drive
  • John Hunter Hospital
    19 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Executive 2 Bedroom Family Room

Executive 2 Bedroom Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Executive Family Room

Executive Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room

Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Twin Room, Accessible

Twin Room, Accessible

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Honeymoon Studio Suite

Honeymoon Studio Suite

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Room + Spa

Executive Room + Spa

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin

Standard Twin

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Queen

Standard Queen

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of University of Newcastle
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a conference center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite.
Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and a conference center
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from University of Newcastle and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Stockton Sand Dunes
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake also features a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Maitland hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Bistro Nomad - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 20 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–9:30 AM: AUD 10-25 for adults and AUD 10-25 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Nomad

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property’s restaurant will be closed on Sunday nights and Monday mornings, and may be closed on some public holidays.
Reception hours are Monday to Friday 7 AM-10 PM, Saturday 8 AM-8 PM, Sunday and public holidays 8 AM-6 PM Guests arriving after 9 PM Monday to Friday, after 8 PM on Saturday, or after 6 PM on Sunday or public holidays must contact the property in advance to arrange check in and provide a contact number.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 25 for adults, and AUD 10 to 25 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 20 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that dinner may not be served on Sunday evenings. Also, breakfast is not served on Monday mornings.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in May.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Sir Francis Drake
Comfort Inn Sir Francis Drake Heatherbrae
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Sir Francis Drake Comfort Inn
Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake Heatherbrae
Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake
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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 801 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 801 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 801 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 801 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 801 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Despite contact as to arrival I was treated as an interloper when I arrived. Little directions given eg drive around the front or the back? Other motels often have the lights on in your room and during winter the AC on, not here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location to where I was working
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking at the door. Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable motel room. Block out curtains in room needed cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed here a number of times before. It would be good by now to have a Smart TV with associated streaming services.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We strayed here before amd liked the charm of the building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Suited our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan, Danville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Property clean but room very cold. Hey did not warm room. TV access sort of challengiy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. The chef who cooked my family breakfast was top knotch. Very kind and attentive. The rooms are massive and spacious. We enjoyed our time there that much that we had to rebook to stay with them again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked on our way. Not sure how far we would get that day on our journey. Perfect hosts. Large very comfy room. Spotlessly clean. Great accessories in bathroom which isnt always the case. Dining room for Dinner and Breakfast also a winner. Our waitress was super efficient to.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location is good if travelling being on the highway and quiet. The bed was relatively comfortable. Some attention required to pest control due to us finding a cockroach in our room, big enough to ride which didn’t make us feel like we could use the plates, bowls etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite being close to the main road was quiet in the room and was really spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful place we really love our stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Esther

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good place to stay on a road trip with my family. Clean, comfortable and friendly staff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Waiyan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly, and the room and beds were very comfortable. We would have liked some more plates and glasses, and there was no kitchen sink. Overall it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anneliesse

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed the space of the rooms. A bit dated and in need of some TLC but overall met the needs of our family with kids so we could explore the Newcastle and Hunter Valley region. Staff were nice and restaurant was pretty cool being inside a glasshouse basically with trees inside and a few toys in the corner for our littlest one. Thank you 😊 yummy pizza!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessible for travellers who need a quick stop over
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cinto

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the highway, large rooms, great for families..we enjoyed our stay…def recommend..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024