Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

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Independent
8.2 (1885 reviews)
2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, New South Wales, 2324 , Heatherbrae , AU
61-2-49871444

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Facilities

Express check-out
Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dated rooms
Inconsistent service in restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
Generally clean, but noted areas needing attention.
Service
8.4
Staff were helpful and friendly, ensuring a positive experience.
Location
8.44
Convenient access to nearby attractions and amenities.
Room Quality
8.09
Spacious and comfortable rooms, though some were dated.
Amenities
8.22
Good facilities including a pool, though some areas were noted for improvement.
Value for Money
7.88
Reasonable for the overall stay but mentioned as overpriced by some.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Restaurant food was excellent and reasonably priced.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall a pleasant stay with minor points for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 21:35

Property Description

Welcome to Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake, your perfect retreat in Maitland!

Recreational Bliss
Immerse yourself in relaxation with our seasonal outdoor pool and beautifully landscaped garden, offering a serene escape right at your fingertips.

Dining Delights
Savor exquisite culinary experiences at Bistro Nomad, our fine-dining restaurant with an elegant bar/lounge. Enjoy room service for a delightful meal in the comfort of your room.

Effortless Convenience
Business travelers will appreciate our well-equipped business center and meeting facilities, while complimentary Wi-Fi access keeps you connected throughout your stay.

Ready for an unforgettable experience? Book your stay at Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake today!

Important information:

  • 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: NTL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1885 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.44
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Dennis • couple • au
7
satisfactory
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Drew • couple • au
10
Pros:

Spacious rooms. Always lovely staff. One of my favourites.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Gregory Clarence • couple • au
9
Awesome
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nil

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Erika • couple • au
10
Great location when travelling, big, comfortable rooms.
Pros:

Great location when you're travelling, very spacious rooms, table, chairs for eating in room, big bathroom , nice shower, everything is very clean.
The lady at reception was very friendly!

Cons:

We were happy with our stay, would book again.Great

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Megan • couple • au
3
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • au
5
Price was good as it was a stop over during travel.
Pros:

Bed was comfy. Did not have breakfast but had dinner in there restaurant. Dinner was very nice.

Cons:

WIFI was virtually non-existent and the walls in the room were thin. I could hear to much from the next room.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Mason • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Kevan • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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ADRIAN • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • au
7
Last minute stay was comfortable and warm
Pros:

very large family room, clean and presentable

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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andrew • solo_traveller • au
7
It suited my needs due to location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Poor heating

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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ninayuan2018 • family_with_children • au
9
Very pleased with out stay here. Will come back again if visiting Port Stephen again.
Pros:

I like the spacious room for a family of 4 and dining table makes a comfy and cosy corner for our family to eat and have a laugh. Bathroom is clean and big too, the light is warm and mirror is big lol...Also, close to Macdonalds and Subway, good for me to grab a coffee :) 2nd time booked here and will choose here next too if needed.

Cons:

The two lamps don't work or we just didn't find the button.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • au
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Very spacious and clean room, great location to get us on our way in the morning.

Cons:

Room was dated and carpet worn.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Corinda • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean and very comfortable after a long drive.

Cons:

Someone tried to break into our car in the wee hours of the morning. We got alerted from our dash cam app. Car was parked in front of our room but right around the back away from the road.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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KEN • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location and staff

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Virgin • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

They were very helpful understanding about our needs.

Cons:

There was nothing I did not like

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • family_with_children • au
8
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee