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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

4-star property
2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, NSW 1800 796 370
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4.2 out of 5
Very good!
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"Old place but very clean " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 22 Apr 2024

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Hotel Description

Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake puts you in the center of Maitland, 18.1 km (11.3 mi) from University of Newcastle and 19.9 km (12.4 mi) from Stockton Sand Dunes. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and free self parking.

The fine-dining restaurant, Bistro Nomad, is open for breakfast and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room, a conference center, and a business center. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking.

Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-star Heatherbrae hotel include John Hunter Hospital and Newcastle Showground.

Standard Queen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$128* Per night/room 25 Apr. - 26 Apr.

Executive Room + Spa

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Family Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Executive 2 Bedroom Family Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Standard Family Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Executive Family Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake ratings based on 385 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

Everyone (192) Couples (121) Business (2) Family (62)
5 out of 5
Old place but very clean

Posted by on 22 Apr. 2024

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22 Apr. 2024 by Sir Francis Drake Motel

Thank you for your recent stay at the Sir Francis Drake Motel. We trust that you had an enjoyable stay with us. It is always a pleasure to receive a positive review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future!

5 out of 5

Posted by on 14 Apr. 2024

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15 Apr. 2024 by Michael

Thank you for choosing Sir Francis Drake Inn. We believe that you had an enjoyable stay with us, it's always pleasure to receive the positive feedback. Look forward to seeing you in the future.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 6 Apr. 2024

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7 Apr. 2024 by WC

Thank you for your recent stay at the Sir Francis Drake Motel.We trust that you had an enjoyable stay with us. It is always a pleasure to receive a positive review.We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future!

4 out of 5
Great getaway to relax as a stopover

Posted by on 2 Apr. 2024

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2 Apr. 2024 by Sir Francis Drake Motel

Thank you for choosing Sir Francis Drake Inn. Much appreciated for your review. Look forward to seeing you in the future.

4 out of 5
A good value last minute option. We had a horse float and there was ample room to park the car with horse float attached.

Posted by on 31 Mar. 2024

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31 Mar. 2024 by Michael W

Thank you for choosing Sir Francis Drake Inn. Much appreciated for your review. Look forward to seeing you in the future.

2 out of 5
If you are after a very basic hotel, this is it. The room had a terrible smell and there were unruly guests which management didn’t do anything about.

Posted by on 31 Mar. 2024

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31 Mar. 2024 by WC

We are very sorry to hear that you didn't have a great experience in our hotel. We have taken your feedback on board, and we will strive to make improvements

5 out of 5
Spacious clean room, good bed.

Posted by , from Shepparton on 31 Mar. 2024

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31 Mar. 2024 by WC

Thank you for your recent stay at the Sir Francis Drake Motel.We trust that you had an enjoyable stay with us. It is always a pleasure to receive a positive review.We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future!

3 out of 5
Stayed as an overnight pit stop on my way to Sydney. The room was large & very clean. Also I had a trailer attached to my car & there was ample room for parking

Posted by on 1 Mar. 2024

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1 Mar. 2024 by Michael

Thank you for your recent stay at Sir Francis Drake Motel and for taking the time leave your feedback.Look forward to seeing in the future.

5 out of 5

Posted by , from Upper Coomera on 9 Feb. 2024

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11 Feb. 2024 by WC

Thank you for your recent stay at the Sir Francis Drake Motel.We trust that you had an enjoyable stay with us. It is always a pleasure to receive a positive review.We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future

2 out of 5
Sewerage smell in bathroom, carpets and room furnishings dirty and grimy, curtains in disrepair, bedside light needed bulb,

Posted by on 29 Jan. 2024

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3 Feb. 2024 by WC

We are very sorry to hear that you didn't have a great experience in our hotel. We have taken your feedback on board, and we will strive to make improvements

About the Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

Location 2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, NSW 2324

Property Features

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 an 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
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Train station: Hexham Station (9.9 km / 6.2 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

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.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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.

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.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

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.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Comfort Inn Sir Francis Drake
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  • Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake Heatherbrae
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You should know

  • 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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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.