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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, NSW, 2324
  • University of Newcastle
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • John Hunter Hospital
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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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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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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Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room

Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room

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

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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

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 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 Room + Spa

Executive Room + Spa

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin

Standard Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Queen

Standard Queen

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

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About the area

Maitland

With a stay at Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake in Maitland, you'll be 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from University of Newcastle and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Stockton Sand Dunes. .This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Newcastle Showground and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from John Hunter Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Newcastle - 17 min drive - 18.8 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 21 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Newcastle Showground - 22 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 25 min drive - 25.7 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
  • McDonald's
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬2 min drive
  • Riverhouse

About this property

Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of University of Newcastle
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at Bistro Nomad, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Nomad

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV

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

Pets not 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that dinner may not be served on Sunday evenings. Also, breakfast is not served on Monday mornings.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 874 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 874 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 874 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 874 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 874 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with partner
Way to far to airport
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was very dirty and dated. Multiple doors on all walls that lead to who knows where and felt unsafe. There were
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant, helpful staff and large clean room. Had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t cleaned properly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One way access only from main road
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kaye

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great - surprisingly quiet, considering it was right on the freeway.food was good, staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and adequate. Curtains fell apart when we tried to close them. Reasonably priced and easy run to airport. Good value overall and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sacha

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean room which was nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Mernda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy for me to go to and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access from the highway. Great for an overnight stay as part of a road trip
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit difficult to get to due to roadwork. Pool and restaurant are nice. Staff friendly and helpful. There was a smell of bug spray when we got in the room, and a can at the door.Not
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room was quiet but some of the furniture was grimy and found an insect in the cutlery drawer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot for a stop over

Loved the spacious room and bathroom. Great dinning table and chairs. Excellent having breakfast bowls along with the toaster and other utensils.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good staff ..rooms smell of smoking..road noise noisy. Restaurant food overcooked.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was large and spacious, had everything we required, gardens were beautiful, pool was lovely, food and service was great. O
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025