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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Heatherbrae

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Exterior
Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room
Business centre
Twin Room, Accessible
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, NSW, 2324
  • Place, Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Newcastle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, John Hunter Hospital
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Queen

Standard Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin

Standard Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed 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 Family Room

Standard Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room

Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Family Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Family Room

Executive Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Executive 2 Bedroom Family Room

Executive 2 Bedroom Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Studio Suite

Honeymoon Studio Suite

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Twin Room, Accessible

Twin Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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 - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Newcastle - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 21 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 24 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Foreshore Park - 26 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪OPR Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 30 for adults and AUD 12 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 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 to Friday (7:00 AM – 9:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day.

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 continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 30 for adults, and AUD 12 to 30 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 day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per day

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.

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.

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