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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Heatherbrae

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Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Executive 2 Bedroom Family Room
Business centre
Reception
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Map
2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, NSW, 2324
  • Popular LocationHunter Region Botanic Gardens20 min walk
  • AirportNewcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)15 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Newcastle18 min drive
  • Popular LocationJohn Hunter Hospital19 min drive

Room options

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Executive 2 Bedroom Family Room

Executive 2 Bedroom Family Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Executive Family Room

Executive Family Room

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

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Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room

Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room

9/10 Wonderful
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Family Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Executive Room + Spa

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin

Standard Twin

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Queen

Standard Queen

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Maitland

City center stay.Your stay at this Heatherbrae hotel places you within 12 miles (20 km) of University of Newcastle and Stockton Sand Dunes. Newcastle Showground and John Hunter Hospital are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - 20 min walk
  • University of Newcastle - 18 min drive
  • John Hunter Hospital - 19 min drive
  • Newcastle Showground - 19 min drive
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Hexham Station - 10 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 3 min walk
  • Guzman Y Gomez - 2 min drive
  • Heatherbrae's Pies - 2 min drive
  • Lakeside Tavern - 6 min drive

About this property

Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

4-star hotel in Heatherbrae
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.

  • 1 floor
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1985
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite 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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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
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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay.

Property payment types

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 10–25 for adults, and AUD 10–25 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)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25 per stay

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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. Contactless check-out is available.

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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 732 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 732 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 732 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 732 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 732 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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came here as a kid in 1987 with my parents. I never forgot and many years later in 2024 I return for a one night stay. Michael at reception was very friendly and looked after me. I loved the old fashioned style accommodation and all rooms are on the ground floor with parking at the door. The room was spacious with all the basic needs. Shower worked a treat. The air con took a while to kick in once it did the room was kept at a really good temperature. There’s lots of space outside and despite being on the main highway you get zero road noise (and I’m a light sleeper). No issues with free wifi I was able to plug in my traveling chromecast and worked really well I was able to watch the NRL & Super League games. I did give feedback to the gentleman at reception on Sunday about adding in more PowerPoints to accomodate with more use of technology these days and people who use motels to work. Lucky I always carry a power-board with me. They have a basic continental breakfast for $12. I’m glad I returned and an ideal spot to stay at in Newcastle region especially for a roaming traveler like me as it’s a gateway to Nelson Bay, driving further north or south and not far from the Stockton, Newcastle and Maitland turn offs. I have pictures & video on my Google Review.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie, Upper Coomera

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

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Solid facilities, would book it again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sook yee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A surprise oasis. Excellent.
We were pleasantly surprised. So close the main road but a quiet oasis when you are there. Beautiful surrounds. Great meals and bar area. Highly recommend if staying before flying out. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sewerage smell in bathroom, carpets and room furnishings dirty and grimy, curtains in disrepair, bedside light needed bulb,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with all conveniences
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nails ripped up carpet- absolutely filthy. Mould - shower broken . Jug / cups filthy . I stayed 30 years ago & knowing we are nearly in the 25 th century this place is extremely old . Should be condemned
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024