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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

Byron Bay & North Coast - NSW · Australia

2259 Pacific Highway, HeatherbraeView location

8.4/10Excellent955 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.0/108.0
Location8.4/108.4
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Quality8.0/108.0
Value8.2/108.2
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake, located in Heatherbrae, offers a seasonal outdoor pool. The property occupies 5 acres of landscaped grounds and features conference rooms and free on-site parking. All rooms include a dining area, tea/coffee making facilities, and garden views.

Each room has a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, and some rooms include a spa bath. Muree Golf Club is 7 km from the property, and Hunter Valley is a 45-minute drive from Sir Francis Drake. Newcastle Airport is 10 km away.

The fully licensed Restaurant Bistro Nomad serves delicious meals, including T-Bone steak, grilled barramundi, lamb cutlets, seafood platters, and a variety of Australian à la carte dishes six nights a week. Please note, it is closed on Sundays. Breakfast is available for cooked or continental options from Tuesday to Sunday.

Restaurant may be closed on public holidays. For more information, please contact the motel.

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With a stay at Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake in Maitland, you'll be 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from University of Newcastle and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Newcastle Showground. This hotel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Stockton Sand Dunes and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from John Hunter Hospital.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and luggage storage.

Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The 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 - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property’s restaurant will be closed on Sunday nights and Monday mornings, and may be closed on some public holidays.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • 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.
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 13 to 30 for adults, and AUD 13 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 night
    • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens 1.6 km / 1 mi
Tilligerry State Conservation Area 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Nargoon Reserve 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Hunter Wetlands National Park 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Hunter Valley Private Hospital 15.1 km / 9.4 mi
Fighter World 15.2 km / 9.5 mi
Calvary Mater Newcastle 16.6 km / 10.3 mi
North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area 17 km / 10.5 mi
Allowah Street Reserve 17.2 km / 10.7 mi
Newcastle Eye Hospital 17.7 km / 11 mi
Pacific Dunes Golf Course 17.8 km / 11.1 mi
Acacia Avenue Dog Park 17.8 km / 11.1 mi
Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve 18 km / 11.2 mi
University of Newcastle 18.1 km / 11.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 40
  • Family rooms
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wired Internet
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Air conditioning in public areas
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  • FireplaceExtra charge
  • Garden
  • Luggage room
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking area
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • FaxExtra charge
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • TV lounge
  • Spa centre
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Self check-in
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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE QUEEN BEDDBL.EJ-QN

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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED

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    EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.EJ-QN

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  • FAMILY ROOM EXECUTIVEFAMILY ROOM • EXECUTIVEFAM.EJ

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    FAMILY ROOM EXECUTIVE

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    FAMILY ROOM
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    EXECUTIVE

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    Room code: FAM.EJ

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • QUADRUPLE TWO BEDSQUADRUPLE • TWO BEDSQUA.2B

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    QUADRUPLE TWO BEDS

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    QUADRUPLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: QUA.2B

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  • FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • THREE BEDSFAM.3B

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    FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDS

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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.3B

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  • FAMILY ROOM DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDSFAMILY ROOM • DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDSFAM.2Q-DX

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    FAMILY ROOM DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.2Q-DX

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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  • TWIN AccessibleTWIN • AccessibleTWN.H6

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    TWIN Accessible

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    TWIN
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    Accessible

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    Room code: TWN.H6

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • FAMILY ROOM SUPERIOR KING BEDFAMILY ROOM • SUPERIOR KING BEDFAM.KG-SU

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    FAMILY ROOM SUPERIOR KING BED

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    FAMILY ROOM
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    SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Room code: FAM.KG-SU

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM DELUXEFAMILY ROOM • DELUXEFAM.DX

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    FAMILY ROOM DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: FAM.DX

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  • FAMILY ROOM SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOMSFAMILY ROOM • SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOMSFAM.B2-SU

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    FAMILY ROOM SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOMS

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: FAM.B2-SU

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  • Room SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOMSRoom • SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOMSROO.B2-SU

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    Room SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOMS

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    SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: ROO.B2-SU

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDROOMSFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDROOMSFAM.B2

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    FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDROOMS

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: FAM.B2

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  • Room DELUXE TWO BEDROOMRoom • DELUXE TWO BEDROOMROO.B2-DX

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    Room DELUXE TWO BEDROOM

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE TWO BEDROOM

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    Room code: ROO.B2-DX

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Room Accessible

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Accessible

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    Room code: ROO.H6

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  • Room EXECUTIVERoom • EXECUTIVEROO.EJ

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    Room EXECUTIVE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    EXECUTIVE

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    Room code: ROO.EJ

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  • FAMILY ROOM EXECUTIVE TWO BEDROOMSFAMILY ROOM • EXECUTIVE TWO BEDROOMSFAM.B2-EJ

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    FAMILY ROOM EXECUTIVE TWO BEDROOMS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    EXECUTIVE TWO BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.B2-EJ

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • APARTMENT EXECUTIVEAPARTMENT • EXECUTIVEAPT.EJ

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    APARTMENT EXECUTIVE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    APARTMENT
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    EXECUTIVE

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    Room code: APT.EJ

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  • Double or Twin GARDEN VIEWDouble or Twin • GARDEN VIEWDBT.GV

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    Double or Twin GARDEN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: DBT.GV

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  • STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN

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    STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: STU.QN

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  • FAMILY ROOM EXECUTIVE KING BEDFAMILY ROOM • EXECUTIVE KING BEDFAM.EJ-KG

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    FAMILY ROOM EXECUTIVE KING BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    EXECUTIVE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.EJ-KG

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

8.4
Excellent
955 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Location
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Quality
8.0 /10
Value
8.2 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Danil
Lovely place with spacious rooms and charmy brick walls.
Rooms were clean and functional. Some wear and tier is everyware. But it was not critical for us.
Unfortunately the food in restaurant (bistro) over dinner was not meeting our expectations and was overpriced. All the fried bits were cooked on old smelly oil, so we were not able to eat it. Service in the restaurant were close to zero. The space in the restaurant has nice decorations and so has a lot of potential. On the chill evening the fireplace was not operating and they refuse to start it when we asked. I hope they will improve the service and food quality in the restaurant.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Kristen
Only an overnight stay, but the room was lovely and the staff were very helpful. The bed was comfortable and there was plenty of room. It would be a great place to stay for a few days in comfort. The staff made my late arrival and early departure easy - for which I'm very grateful.
Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2026
Tanya
Great stay, excellent communication from the team as we were a late arrival. Huge family room, larger than expected. Clean, all amenities you need. Quiet, even being off the highway. Would stay again for sure.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2026
COLIN
Spacious clean rooms.
Partner
4/10
Poor
09 Jun 2026
Scott
room walls very thin, had a screaming babe in the room next door for most of the night
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Angela
Loved the family room
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
adrian
Great room , good restaurant
Self
2/10
Poor
08 May 2026
Phil
Air conditioner not working. Hair dryer not working. Power and light switches grimey. By the time I arrived and discovered these things it was late afternoon and too late to change or complain. This has always been a good value budget motel for years but this is not acceptable. I will just have to wear this one but never again
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
Lawrence
No breakfast
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2026
GLENN
Room was clean but a bit tired.
Bar and restaurant were both open which was great
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
David
Great
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
Fiona
Easy and comfortable
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2026
Helen
Value for money.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2026
Heath
Good check in, parking at door.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Kevin
Lovely big clean room.
Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2026
neil
Friendly staff
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2026
David
A/C kept the room cool.
Partner
2/10
Poor
07 Feb 2026
Rebecca
The room had ants crawling on the beds, spider nests, dead flies. Bed was extremely uncomfortable and underneath was rubbish and another guests script cream. Cutlery had not been cleaned since the previous guests. The air conditioning barely worked. Dust build up was extremely thick and when informing staff of the cleanliness of the room and the smell, there was no care given. Will never stay there again!
Business_and_leisure Family
2/10
Poor
26 Jan 2026
LEONARDO
We found cockroaches all over the place, it was hard to sleep, take a shower, it was supposed yo be a nice getaway.
8/10
Excellent
19 Jan 2026
Christopher
You get what you pay for. The property is showing its age in some ways but the rooms were clean and we had everything we wanted.
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jan 2026
Roslyn
Room was out dated but clean but what I could not tolerate was the stench of smoke in that room. Previous guests must have smoked. The sand ash tray outside the room facing the courtyard was littered with old cigarette butts. I guess being so close to the room the smoke would filter inside. No screens on any doors so we could not air the room. Guess we were unlucky with room 7. Strongly suggest they should have a designated smoking area well away from the rooms or make the motel non smoking. Had a meal at the restaurant and was very good but we did wait a long time for 2 mains.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2026
HELEN
Room was very clean and quiet. Staff were very pleasant. I had left my toiletries in the bathroom and reception rang me to tell me. I was very grateful to be able to pick it up on my way home. Very much appreciated.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2025
Pylyp
Beautiful hotel. Nice staff. Excellent location!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2025
Lynise
We have stayed here a few times and the bed is very comfy. All facilities are great. We enjoy our stays here to catch up with family.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2025
Peter
Lovely big room
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
26 Dec 2025
Darren
Room adequate however we had to deal with a dozen mosquitoes as well as flies
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2025
Robert
Nice big room, well anointed, clean, good bed and facilities, looked like nice pool raining at time of stay.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Dec 2025
bianca
Door to motel was filthy and should be replaced with a safer option. Inside was dirty. Bed was ok for an overnighter but very small. Trucks parked right outside the room which was a lovely wake up whenever the truckdrivers felt like leaving. Noisy truck brakes. Walls paper thin. Hearing the oerson next door telling his other half goodnight darling about fifty times! Wouldnt reccomend unless you're desperate.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2025
Stephen
We arrived mid-evening at the end of a 14 hour drive. The welcome was great, the room large and comfortable, the bar and restaurant better than you might expect.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2025
Chad
Great stay on our travels. The ability to do late check-in and park directly in front of your door is a bonus. It makes for an easy arrival and departure when passing through.
The rooms are very spacious and beds are comfortable. It has all the amenities we needed for our quick stopover.
We will definitely visit again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2025
Therese
Great room parking outside door
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2025
Arnab
Easy access. Old but well maintained property. Had a good stay.
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2025
Alan
Had a few cockroaches, flies in the room.
6/10
Pleasant
17 Nov 2025
Simon J
The service was great for a late arrival.

The Rooms are old and I guess the fly spray inside was there for a reason. And thank goodness it was supplied by the motel, thank you.

I have to spray the room and the carpet to exterminate some biting insects and non biting insects. I think the room had a few midges as my keen and leg itched.
I suggest front and back full perimeter door seals be installed. Otherwise the bed was comfortable.
Business
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2025
Dianne
Good
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
Lee-anne
Clean room, nice and quiet and lovely restaurant.
6/10
Pleasant
30 Oct 2025
Allan
Good sized rooms and well appointed for a old facility.
The restaurant, listed as fine dining, both meals we had were disgusting
Business
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2025
Peter
Staff were really friendly and it is a great location.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2025
Andre
Didn’t have breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2025
Katherine
Easy check in, pleasant staff. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Highly recommended.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2025
Rob
Certainly will stay again
8/10
Excellent
11 Oct 2025
Jennifer
A nice clean comfortable spacious motel with friendly staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Andrew
Spacious and clean room with kitchenette and dining table. Beautiful gardens, pool and spa. Plenty of parking outside the room. About 30 minutes drive into the city.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
13 Sep 2025
Michele

Poor quality remodel , motel still needs improving

We arrived at 21:30. If I had been a female travelling alone, I would have wasted the $100 and driven on to another hotel. The outside of the units was dark and creepy. The door was flimsy. The “remodel” was cheaply done with tiling layer over existing layer actually preventing some valves from turning in bathrooms. The sheets and towels were clean but the window sills were filthy and full of bird droppings. There were dead insects on crown moldings. The doors were scuffed and dirty. I think the artwork made everything way worse and should be taken off the walls. Did not sample the food. I feel bad because the people at the front desk were actually very nice but the room rate is not worth US$100.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Karol Josef
It was a great experience the people were very accommodating and everything was really easy
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Katie
Great convenient accommodation
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Vicki
Absolutely loved our stay. Large beautiful room and comfy beds. Everything we needed was there for us. Friendly and helpful staff.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2025
John
Easy to find, just off the motorway. Was great to have a restaurant there, lovey food.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2025
Lisa
Very clean and comfortable.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2025
Emma
We really appreciated having space for our family. The layout - a queen and single in one room, and two singles in the other, worked well for our small children. Even though it was motel style, there was room for a table and chairs for dinner, and space for the kids to play. Parking outside the room was perfect. A good location, with Heatherbrae Pies across the road an easy breakfast spot.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2025
Peter
Property is well laid out and well maintained.
Our issue is with the Restaurant. The food is very average at best. The poor lady, Bell, is required to look after drinks, meal orders, serving meals, cleaning up the tables. This is too much for 1 person and we had to wait in a que while she had to go about other duties before we could order meals and drinks.
Unstarstaffed. Also $12 for a continental breakfast made up of toast and cereal was way too much.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2025
Kathleen
Always a good quiet stay on a sprawling property which includes restaurant. Great stop off from driving or between places to visit.
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
08 Jul 2025
Peter
Need to improve a lot efore we will go again. Used to be our preferred location in Heatherbrai
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2025
Steven
Great
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2025
Diane
A very convenient place to stay, always clean, comfortable and very spacious, friendly, helpful staff and all the facilities that we needed. A regular stop for us, up and back, on our trips to the north coast.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2025
Shane
Great freindly staff
6/10
Pleasant
31 May 2025
Heather
Way to far to airport
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Wayne
Quiet convenient
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2025
Mark
well positioned and easy access, good parking availability and recently renovated bathrooms.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2025
Sara
The property is spacious and quiet. Large vehicle accomodated and huge rooms with lounge and dining area. Rooms are clean and function and the restaurant was lovely.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2025
Therrsa
Great place for an overnight stopover comfy bed and staff are very pleasing we stop here on all our journeys to and from Qld to Melbourne
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
14 May 2025
Janey
The property was very dirty and dated. Multiple doors on all walls that lead to who knows where and felt unsafe. There were
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Margaret
Very pleasant, helpful staff and large clean room.
Had an enjoyable stay.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
08 May 2025
jessica
Wasn’t cleaned properly
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Apr 2025
George
One way access only from main road
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2025
Kaye
Great - surprisingly quiet, considering it was right on the freeway.food was good, staff were very friendly
Business
8/10
Excellent
17 Apr 2025
Daniel
Room was clean and adequate. Curtains fell apart when we tried to close them. Reasonably priced and easy run to airport. Good value overall and friendly staff
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2025
John
Large, clean room which was nice and quiet
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2025
Lester
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10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2025
Teresa
Great rooms
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
Marc
Quite and tidy
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2025
Glenn
Easy for me to go to and convenient
Business
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2025
Mark
Easy access from the highway. Great for an overnight stay as part of a road trip
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2025
Richard
A bit difficult to get to due to roadwork. Pool and restaurant are nice. Staff friendly and helpful. There was a smell of bug spray when we got in the room, and a can at the door.Not
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Feb 2025
Joyce
Our room was quiet but some of the furniture was grimy and found an insect in the cutlery drawer.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
Alexander

Great spot for a stop over

Loved the spacious room and bathroom. Great dinning table and chairs. Excellent having breakfast bowls along with the toaster and other utensils.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Jan 2025
Ian
Good staff ..rooms smell of smoking..road noise noisy. Restaurant food overcooked.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2025
Melanie
Room was large and spacious, had everything we required, gardens were beautiful, pool was lovely, food and service was great. O
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jan 2025
Matthew
Quite a noisy location being on the highway, ok for just one night.
4/10
Poor
17 Jan 2025
Anthony
Beds were terrible. Other than that the accomodation and location were great.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jan 2025
Nikki
For what we paid for our room for the night - it was definitely overpriced. Holes in curtains in bathroom, bedspread thrown over a couch - very outdated and in desperate need for refresh (when charging that much for a room!). Needs to be sprayed for pests also - cockroaches in bathroom
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2025
Jodie
We have driven to Brisbane a number of times and never knew this place existed! Very affordable, large spacious rooms and, while some of the rooms are dated, the location and amenities are excellent for those using it as a stopover to Brisbane. Staff are lovely, very welcoming and we enjoyed our stay. There is a pool, which we didn’t use, and the gardens and grounds are nice. We will be staying there again.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2025
Suzanne
They were able to accommodate my late arrival from the airport. Very helpful 🙂
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2025
Terry
Nothing to dislike. Disappointed that restaurant / bistro not open Sunday night, but plenty of nearby options.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2025
Jason
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
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2025
Penny
Very convenient very clean
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2025
Pedram
Clean spacious rooms, quiet and relaxing, great price being as we booked on new years eve
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
Colin
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Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Jin
A beautiful swimming pool and also a farmland at the back
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Dec 2024
Shaun
Great place to stay on our way to QLD it was very clean and quiet and suited our needs. Will definitely stay there again
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2024
Ying Yi
Nice place to stay, friendly staff, I recommend the hotel to all people who want to explore Newcastle.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2024
XIN
Chick hotel next to hight. Convineit if you stop by the area
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2024
Jodie
A great stop for us between Melbourne and Gold Coast. Staff were lovely, the grounds were very nice (albeit dry). We went into Raymond Terrace for dinner, easy to get back onto our journey. Highly recommend.
Business_and_leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Dec 2024
Ernest
The staff were friendly the parking was good but the motel room is a little bit dated needs a bit of refurbishment, Value for money very over priced for what it is
Business
8/10
Excellent
18 Dec 2024
Rachelle
Be back
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2024
Carolyn
Clise to highway, but very quiet
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2024
Melody
I will being staying there again .. the view we had was awesome
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
17 Nov 2024
Angie
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Nov 2024
Dr Sandy

Alright for a stopover

I stayed here just as a stopover on the way down to Sydney. It’s a bit tired. I assume they’re going to either fix it up after the bypass or do something with it. It was a bit uncomfortable being in the toilet and kind of being exposed, the actual place was alright, but again everything looks like it could do with a bit of a clean and TLC. I will say it was definitely quiet and you couldn’t hear any of the traffic from the road.
Business
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2024
kerrie
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.
Leisure Family

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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake
2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, Newcastle, Australia

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