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Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

4.0 star property
A peaceful garden retreat awaits at this charming hotel near University of Newcastle, where the seasonal outdoor pool offers a refreshing escape from everyday life

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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

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is €98
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Room options

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Standard Queen

Standard Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin

Standard Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Room + Spa

Executive Room + Spa

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room

Standard 2 Bedroom Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 59 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Family Room

Executive Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Executive 2 Bedroom Family Room

Executive 2 Bedroom Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 5 Single Beds

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Honeymoon Studio Suite

Honeymoon Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Heatherbrae, a neighbourhood in Maitland, Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Stockton Sand Dunes and Newcastle Civic Park, while Newcastle Museum and Newcastle Civic Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Newcastle Showground.
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Map
2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, NSW, 2324

What's nearby

  • Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Newcastle - 16 min drive - 17.3 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 23 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 26 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Foreshore Park - 28 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪OPR Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Junction Inn Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hexham Bowling Club - ‬7 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 centre.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), motorhome/coach/lorry parking and express check-out
  • Laundry services, a TV in reception and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 13 to 30 for adults and AUD 13 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
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.

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 night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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
Please note that dinner may not be served on Sunday evenings. Also, breakfast is not served on Monday mornings.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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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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 to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake on 26 Jan 2026 start from €97.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 909 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pylyp

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Nice staff. Excellent location!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean comfortable spacious motel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, just off the motorway. Was great to have a restaurant there, lovey food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good quiet stay on a sprawling property which includes restaurant. Great stop off from driving or between places to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant, helpful staff and large clean room. Had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Therrsa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great - surprisingly quiet, considering it was right on the freeway.food was good, staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great freindly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on our way to QLD it was very clean and quiet and suited our needs. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

Treena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay with nice dining options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great getaway to relax as a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room great location quiet area to break up the trip to Qld
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
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

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are amazing we have stayed the twice now it’s definitely on our list to stay on our way up and down the coast Reception staff cannot do enough to make you feel welcome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
large rooms quick service, nice meals
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023