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

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About the Hotel

2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, Australia, 2324

Rooms at Sir Francis

The Sir Francis Drake Inn has 40 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and microwaves. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms offer garden views and include a dining area. Conveniences include phones, coffee/tea makers, and ironing boards. Room types include: one queen bed, non-smoking rooms with a kitchenette; one queen bed and one single bed rooms; corner spa bath rooms; wheelchair accessible rooms close to reception and the restaurant; one queen bed, one single bed, and another queen bed in a separate room; one queen bed and one single bed in the main area and two single beds in a separate room; one queen bed and one single bed in the main area and one king bed in a separate room with a corner spa bath; rooms with a four-poster bed and a small private courtyard; one king bed and two single beds in the main area and three single beds in a separate room with a corner spa bath; one queen and two single beds; and two queen beds with individual entrances from the car park and Tudor-style gardens.

Dining at Sir Francis

Flames and Flavour is the fine-dining restaurant onsite, which features a bar/lounge. The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday for dinner from 5:30 PM, with last orders at 8:30 PM. Dinner is available on Sundays and public holidays. Breakfast is available Tuesday to Sunday, from 7:00 AM, with last orders at 9:30 AM. The Bistro Nomad Restaurant and Garden Court offer a la carte dining. Take-away options are available. The Golden Hind Bar is available for drinks.

Leisure and Recreation

The Sir Francis Drake includes an outdoor pool and a garden. Recreational facilities include an outdoor pool. The hotel has recreational facilities, including an outdoor pool and garden. The property is situated on 5 acres of landscaped grounds. Guests can entertain in the hotel's recreational facilities, including an outdoor pool and garden. A 45-minute drive towards the coast will have you swimming with dolphins and climbing Tomaree Heads. Ten-pin bowling is nearby. Scotty's Cinema is five minutes away.

Location and Access

The Sir Francis Drake is situated on the Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, NSW. It is 20 km from Williamtown and 10 km from the nearest airport. The cross streets are Hank Street and Pacific Highway. It is located 25 minutes north of Newcastle and two hours north of Sydney, just off the F3/M1. It is approximately 760 kilometers from Brisbane CBD and approximately 169 kilometers from Sydney CBD. Landmarks nearby include Riverside Park (3.5 km), Sketchley Cottage & Museum (3 km), Bettles Park (3 km), and Hunter Region Botanic Gardens (1.5 km). The Sir Francis Drake is situated for touring Newcastle, Maitland, Morpeth, Port Stephens, and the Hunter Valley Wine Country. Hunter Valley is a 45-55 minute drive. Newcastle is 20 minutes away.

Hotel Services

The hotel features a business center, express check-out, and luggage storage. Wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. The hotel has a conference center and a meeting room. Event facilities consist of a conference center and a meeting room. The Sir Francis Drake has three conference rooms: The Elizabeth, The Drake, and The Boardroom. Conference facilities cater for different needs. Other amenities include laundry facilities and a television in a common area. Wedding services are available. Facilities are available for disabled guests. Services include daily housekeeping and express check-in/check-out. Parking is available for boats and trailers, all parked onsite. Bus groups, functions up to 100 guests, weddings up to 100 guests, and conference meetings are catered for. Self-service laundry facilities and full Internet access are available.