Hotel · Newcastle

Sir Francis Drake

Hotel · 3.5-star in Heatherbrae in Newcastle, New South Wales

8.0 guest rating from more than 1,500 reviewsNot yet inspected
  • 16.5 kmto the centre
  • FreeParking
  • 10 kmto NTL
  • ListedKitchen
  • ListedPool
  • 8.0/101.5k+ reviews
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Sir Francis Drake
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Our take

Sir Francis Drake is a 3.5-star hotel on Pacific Highway in Heatherbrae in Newcastle, New South Wales. It's about 16.5 km from the centre of Newcastle. It has a guest rating of 8.0/10 from more than 1,500 reviews. The listing includes free parking, a pool, a kitchen or kitchenette and a restaurant. Newcastle Airport is about 10 km away.

Based on location data, facilities and guest ratings · not yet inspected

Location and distances

ToPlaceDistance
CentreThe centre of Newcastle16.5 km
AirportNewcastle Airport10 km

Straight-line distances from the property. Walking times use 15 minutes per km, rounded up; your route may be longer.

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Rooms and facilities

Facilities listed for Sir Francis Drake. If something isn't here, it isn't listed; check with the property.

  • Free parking
  • Pool
  • Kitchen or kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Restaurant

Parking and getting there

Free parking is listed for Sir Francis Drake. Check availability and any height limits when you book. Newcastle Airport is about 10 km away in a straight line.

Good for, not for

Good for

  • Arriving by car (free parking is listed)
  • Families (family rooms are listed)
  • A swim after a day out

Not for

  • Walking to the city centre (about 16.5 km away)

Questions about Sir Francis Drake

Does Sir Francis Drake have parking?

Yes. Free parking is listed for this stay. Check availability and any height limits with the property.

How far is Sir Francis Drake from Newcastle Airport?

About 10 km in a straight line. Road distance is longer; check your route before you travel.

How far is Sir Francis Drake from the centre of Newcastle?

It's about 16.5 km from the centre of Newcastle. Walking times are estimates and your route may be longer.

What type of stay is Sir Francis Drake?

Sir Francis Drake is a 3.5-star hotel in Heatherbrae in Newcastle.

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