In Maitland (Heatherbrae)
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 Stockton Sand Dunes. This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Newcastle Showground 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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
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.
English, Chinese (Mandarin)
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Off-street parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Laundry
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Business services
Bar
Air conditioning
Room service
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Cleanliness
8.6/10
Location
8.4/10
Recommendation
89.1%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake is Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
15.1 km / 9.4 mi
What's nearby
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 Centre
12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Hunter Wetlands National Park
12.4 km / 7.7 mi
North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area
17 km / 10.5 mi
Allowah Street Reserve
17.2 km / 10.7 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
Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center
18.9 km / 11.7 mi
Newcastle International Sports Centre
19.2 km / 11.9 mi
Upper Reserve Off-Leash Area
19.2 km / 11.9 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Laundry
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Business services
Bar
Air conditioning
Room service
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Off-street parking
Food and drink
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Grab bar near toilet
Grab bar in shower
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Off-street parking
Things to do
Television in common areas
Outdoor seasonal pool
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
No cribs (infant beds)
Business services
Business center
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Conference center
Outdoors
Outdoor seasonal pool
Languages spoken
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
No accessible shuttle
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open during the following times:<ul><li>Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM</li></ul> If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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. 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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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