Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Business centre
Breakfast and dinner served
Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Twin Room, Accessible | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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

Room options

Executive 2 Bedroom Family Room

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

Executive Family Room

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

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 Single Beds

Twin Room

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

Twin Room, Accessible

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

Honeymoon Studio Suite

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Family Room

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

Deluxe Family Room

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

Executive Room + Spa

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin

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

Standard Queen

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

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About this property

Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of University of Newcastle
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a conference centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre and a meeting room are on-site.
Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business centre, a meeting room and a conference centre
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from University of Newcastle and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Stockton Sand Dunes
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental 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.

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
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 from Monday to Friday (7:00 AM to 9:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM) and Sunday to Sunday (8:00 AM to 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Sunday to Sunday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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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