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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
Business center
Twin Room, Accessible | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Breakfast and dinner served
Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake offers a peaceful retreat minutes from the University of Newcastle. Guests can relax in the tranquil garden or swim in the seasonal outdoor pool. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Room options

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

Standard Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

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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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 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)

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

Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room, Accessible

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

Twin Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

About the neighborhood

Map
2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, NSW, 2324

What's nearby

  • Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Newcastle - 17 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 21 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Newcastle Showground - 21 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 24 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hexham Station - 10 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lakeside Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪OPR Cafe - ‬6 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
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and express check-out
  • Laundry services, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • 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

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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

  • 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 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 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 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 to Friday (7:00 AM – 9:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (8:00 AM – 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

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 begins at 2 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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Reviews

Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 890 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 890 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 890 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 890 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 890 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Certainly will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Amenities
Need to improve a lot efore we will go again. Used to be our preferred location in Heatherbrai
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

6/10 Okay

Heather

Way to far to airport
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, will be keen to drop in again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Motel was lovely and cosy with a Historic feel. The buildings had an "Old" style and fell but this was a good thing. Lovely courtyard with pool and spa. Definitely a place we will return to and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodation was fantastic, I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean room, good bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although older establishment, it is quiet, safe and relaxing environment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big suite, comfy beds, plenty of room for trailer parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Solid facilities, would book it again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff and easy check in/out. Convenient spot on the highway with plenty of trailer parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean.

10/10 Excellent

Selwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. The chef who cooked my family breakfast was top knotch. Very kind and attentive. The rooms are massive and spacious. We enjoyed our time there that much that we had to rebook to stay with them again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised on the quality of the rooms and the size.So much better than most motels we have stayed at and for the money paid great value. Will be back next year
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from staff. Room was very clean and had all that we needed for an overnight stay. Bathroom was modern.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with all conveniences
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in person was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to dislike. Disappointed that restaurant / bistro not open Sunday night, but plenty of nearby options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good value last minute option. We had a horse float and there was ample room to park the car with horse float attached.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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