Sir Francis Drake, Heatherbrae ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, Australia, 2324

The Sir Francis Drake Inn, established in 1985, is designed in the style of a baronial manor and is set on 2 hectares of landscaped grounds. Located in Heatherbrae, it serves as a strategic hub for exploring the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens. The inn offers a range of amenities and services catering to both leisure and business guests. Its close proximity to major attractions emphasizes its significance as a convenient stop for travelers.

Location

Sir Francis Drake Inn is conveniently located on the Pacific Highway, making it easily accessible for travelers heading to Newcastle, Maitland, and Port Stephens. It is approximately 20 km from Williamtown Airport and a 45-minute drive from popular destinations such as the Hunter Valley vineyards. The surrounding area offers scenic natural beauty and various recreational activities.

Rooms

The Sir Francis Drake Inn features 40 air-conditioned rooms, each designed to reflect classic elegance. Every room includes a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, microwave, and private bathroom with shower. Some rooms offer additional amenities like corner spa baths and sitting areas, suitable for families and groups. All accommodations have direct access to parking areas right in front of the rooms.

Eat & Drink

Flames and Flavour, the inn's on-site fine-dining restaurant, offers a la carte dining in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday for dinner and Tuesday to Sunday for breakfast, catering to a variety of dietary requirements. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge while relaxing by roaring log fires during winter. Takeaway options are available for guests on the go.

Leisure & Business

The property provides facilities suitable for both business and leisure activities, including a year-round outdoor pool and peaceful gardens. There are three versatile conference rooms along with ample recreational spaces for breakout sessions. Guests can make use of complimentary WiFi, self-service laundry facilities, and a business center to tailor their stay to their needs.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

39 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Executive Family Room

Max:

5 persons

59 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

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Standard Family Room

Max:

4 persons

49 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Garden view

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Getting around

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City Centre

Heatherbrae 1.0 km

Airports

Williamtown (NTL) 16.7 km

Train

East Maitland 13.8 km

Hamilton 14.6 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort!

“The room was surprisingly spacious, with a beautiful view of the garden that enhanced my overall experience.” view full review

Charming Restaurant!

“Dined in the beautifully decorated restaurant which had a delightful Tudor theme, making for an enchanting meal.” view full review

Convenient Access!

“The garden access from the room made navigating the property effortless and added to the relaxing atmosphere.” view full review

Well-Stocked Amenities!

“The room featured great self-catering facilities including a kettle and toaster, making it easy to enjoy breakfast in bed.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Sun loungers
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Spa centre

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, Australia, 2324

Map view

2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, Australia, 2324

City landmarks

Garden

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

1.5 km

1 Sketchley St

Bettles Park

2.8 km

1 Sketchley St

Sketchley Cottage & Museum

2.8 km

Sketchley Pioneer Cottage

2.8 km

4 Hunter St

Riverside Park

3.5 km

Mall

Centro Raymond Terrace

3.4 km

Mall

Raymond Terrace Marketplace

3.7 km

Scotty's Cinema Centre

3.7 km

Tomago House

4.5 km

Nearby

Garden

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

0 m

Restaurants

McDonald's

90 m

Cnr Pacific Highway & Hank Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

8.0

Location

8.0

Service

6.7

Dining

5.0

Arthur

United Kingdom, November 2023

6.6/10

The hotel rooms were quite comfortable, well-appointed, and clean, although missing a clock radio for wake up calls. The view over the paddocks was a nice touch. The location had character but needed better upkeep and cleanliness. The dining experience was average with limited choices, and the breakfast lacked variety.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed with a nice view over the paddocks.

Service

6.0

The service was decent, but some staff members seemed disinterested, especially during check-in.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location had character and was quiet despite being on the main road, but it needed better maintenance.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited, and breakfast lacked variety.

Facilities

7.0

Albert

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.2/10

The hotel offers a great bed for a good night's sleep and a refreshing pool for hot days, along with complimentary breakfast. While it could use a bit of updating for a more appealing look, it's a decent stay overall.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are clean and comfortable, perfect for a cozy stay. The price is reasonable for what you get.

Service

7.0

Check-in was easy with helpful staff, and they even arranged an alternative restaurant for us, which was a nice touch. However, they could improve on providing basic information like bus schedules.

Location

8.0

The hotel is conveniently located on the highway, making it easy to access. It's close to Ringwood Park motorsport complex and Raymond Terrace, ideal for our trips. However, the busy Pacific Hwy can be a bit noisy for a stroll.

Dining

6.0

The dining options are limited, with only cold choices available in the tariff. It may not be the most exciting, but there are more energetic dining spots around.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel has a pool for a refreshing swim on hot days, which is a nice feature. However, it could benefit from more dining variety or upgrades to its facilities.

Simon

United Kingdom, September 2023

6.8/10

The hotel offers generously sized rooms with a clean and spacious bathroom, though noise from the nearby highway may be an issue. The views over farmlands at the back are quite pleasant. The staff is friendly and accommodating, but the slight uncleanliness due to the carpet's condition is noticeable. The location is convenient for travelers and families, with easy access to the pool. Dining options were disappointing, and there is no breakfast included in the stay.

Rooms

8.0

I loved the huge rooms, and the bathroom was very clean and large.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and always smiling, making our stay enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The location is brilliant, especially for quick check-out and spacious rooms, but there's no breakfast included.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing, and no breakfast was provided.