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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Heatherbrae

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Exterior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Twin Room, Accessible
Breakfast and dinner served
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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 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
  • ‪Lakeside Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Heatherbrae's Pies - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

  • 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

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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.
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.

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 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

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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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 835 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 835 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 835 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 835 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 835 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

4/10 Poor

Angie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Was a convenient stop on the way home, beds were clean and comfortable furniture and blanked on couch dated it had a real old person smell that took me a bit to get use to, carpet was terrible I kept my shoes on. Lovely gardens and pool area potential to be a nice stop.

8/10 Good

Dr Sandy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Alright for a stopover
I stayed here just as a stopover on the way down to Sydney. It’s a bit tired. I assume they’re going to either fix it up after the bypass or do something with it. It was a bit uncomfortable being in the toilet and kind of being exposed, the actual place was alright, but again everything looks like it could do with a bit of a clean and TLC. I will say it was definitely quiet and you couldn’t hear any of the traffic from the road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kerrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You can see this property in its hey day would have been pretty spectacular. It has so much potential. A bit run down and unloved now, but did the job for our 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

Leaking Shower which was dangerous floor very slippery Reported to management
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was nice and clean, we were at the back so didn’t hear much highway traffic. Beautiful view out the back with livestock. Staff was lovely. Big rooms. The fences around the place were falling over but didn’t affect our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room beautifully clean. Grounds gorgeous. Pool was clean and inviting. Staff very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Thao

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it Spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The carpet upon walking in was vile. Stains everywhere. There was hair everywhere in the shower, on the toilet, and on the bathroom floor outside the shower. And not hair from someones head - yuck! We actually chose not to shower for the night because we decided we would be cleaner not using it. My 8yo chose to not sleep under the covers in bed after seeing the state of the place as he was concerned it would be dirty underneath. And he's only 8. Very weird smell around outside the place. It even leached into my car.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Errol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and impressive room size. Loved the grassed area around pool. Hotel a little 'tired' but would definitely stay again. Food was good and enjoyed convenience of restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size and comfortable. It was quiet considering it was on the highway. Dinig options were not too far away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with great staff. Very clean and large comfortable rooms. We have stayed there often and were always very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Easy access
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge property along the main road in Heatherbrae, with a cafe and restaurant and great room to park on site. Room was well laid out with plenty of space to move - was clean and tidy, though it had seen better days, but was good value a very welcome surprise for my overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quite, clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic motel, everything was so convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Quite comfortable but very dirty in parts. Very worn and tired and expected a bit more for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024