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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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 | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Executive 2 Bedroom Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Executive Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Executive Family Room

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

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Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Twin Room, Accessible | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Twin Room, Accessible

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

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Honeymoon Studio Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Honeymoon Studio Suite

  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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 | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Room + Spa | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Executive Room + Spa

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Queen | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

4-star hotel in Heatherbrae
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a conference center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite.
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, and laundry facilities. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake has designated areas for smoking.

Full 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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 25 for adults and AUD 10 to 25 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 center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 832 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

6/10 Okay

Thao

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristy

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable clean quiet large room with dining table and desk. Included a restaurant and was close to my place of work, The Tomago Aluminium Smelter. Lighting was not so good. A bit on the dark side.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

6/10 Okay

Sudip

Traveled with family
Stayed on the way back from Queensland and it was decent for the value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a sleepover
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Edmund

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good = Bed, soft Room = tired
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel but no well displayed needs more lighting got lost
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Despite contact as to arrival I was treated as an interloper when I arrived. Little directions given eg drive around the front or the back? Other motels often have the lights on in your room and during winter the AC on, not here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024