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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of University of Newcastle

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Exterior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Twin Room, Accessible | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi
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
The current price is SAR 334
SAR 368 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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

Executive 2 Bedroom Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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

Executive Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 44 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, NSW, 2324

What's nearby

  • Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of Newcastle - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 19 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Newcastle Showground - 19 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 35 min drive - 38.0 km

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

Upscale hotel near University of Newcastle
At Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Bistro Nomad, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and express check-out
  • Laundry services, wedding services, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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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

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Nomad

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
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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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

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)
  • 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
Airport Sir Francis Drake Heatherbrae
Airport Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake Heatherbrae
Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake Heatherbrae
Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake Hotel Heatherbrae

Frequently asked questions

Does Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake located?

Located in Heatherbrae, this hotel is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from University of Newcastle and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Stockton Sand Dunes. Newcastle Showground and John Hunter Hospital are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 841 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

10/10 Excellent

Ying Yi

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, friendly staff, I recommend the hotel to all people who want to explore Newcastle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pedram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious rooms, quiet and relaxing, great price being as we booked on new years eve
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

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

6/10 Okay

Ian

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

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

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will being staying there again .. the view we had was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful swimming pool and also a farmland at the back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

XIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chick hotel next to hight. Convineit if you stop by the area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clise to highway, but very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful place we really love our stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sudip

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

10/10 Excellent

Cinto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the highway, large rooms, great for families..we enjoyed our stay…def recommend..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

8/10 Good

Errol

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

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good place to stay on a road trip with my family. Clean, comfortable and friendly staff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristy

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

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean,pleasant staff,food was delicious and room very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

8/10 Good

kerrie

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

4/10 Poor

Angie

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

Shania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite being close to the main road was quiet in the room and was really spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and comfy bed, perfect for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024