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1,479 reviews

Sir Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake

2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, Tarro, 2324, Australia

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Sir Francis Drake

Located just 4.3mi from the vibrant city center of Tarro, the 4-star Sir Francis Drake hotel awaits you at 2259 Pacific Highway in Heatherbrae, New South Wales, Australia. This hidden gem offers a convenient yet peaceful setting for your getaway. With a promise of an unforgettable stay, the hotel is eagerly awaiting your arrival.

Sir Francis Drake boasts a convenient location, allowing easy access to the city's bustling attractions while providing a serene retreat. While the reviews are yet to be seen, you can be among the first to experience the charm and comfort of this mysterious hotel. From the moment you step inside, you'll be enveloped in a world of luxury and relaxation, making your stay truly special.

Embrace the mystery and allure of Sir Francis Drake as you indulge in the elegance and comfort of this 4-star hotel. With its strategic location and promise of a memorable stay, this hotel is an ideal choice for travelers seeking a blend of convenience and tranquility during their visit to Tarro.

At Sir Francis Drake, the adventure doesn't stop at the city center. The hotel offers a variety of room types to cater to every traveler's needs. Whether you're looking for a cozy room with a garden view, a spacious two-bedroom suite for your family, or even a deluxe room with a jetted tub for some well-deserved relaxation, Sir Francis Drake has you covered. The accommodation options are as diverse as the experiences Tarro has to offer.

For families seeking a comfortable and convenient stay, the Executive Family rooms are perfect. With two bedrooms to accommodate everyone, these spacious rooms ensure that your family can relax and enjoy their time together. The hotel's commitment to providing a memorable stay is evident in the thoughtful design of these rooms, making them an ideal choice for families looking for a balance of space and comfort during their trip.

Indulge in luxury and relaxation with the Executive rooms featuring jetted tubs. After a day of exploring Tarro's attractions, unwind in the comfort of your room with a soothing soak in the jetted tub. These rooms offer a touch of elegance and extravagance, providing you with the perfect sanctuary to rejuvenate and prepare for another exciting day of adventures. With such enticing amenities, Sir Francis Drake ensures that your stay is not only convenient but also filled with moments of pampering and bliss.

Closest airports

Newcastle Airport

5.8mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Kitchenette

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Deluxe Queen Room with Spa Bath in Sir Francis Drake

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Deluxe, Queen Size

1 Double Bed

590 sqft

Spa tub

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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This room features a spa bath, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.

Queen Room in Sir Francis Drake

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

420 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Microwave

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This room features a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.

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Room - 2 Twin, Accessible

2 Twin Beds

475 sqft

Kitchenette

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that features a refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster. The twin room has tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Executive Two-Bedroom Family Room in Sir Francis Drake

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Executive Family, 2 Bedroom

5 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

635 sqft

Spa tub

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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The spacious family room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that features a refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster. The family room has tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a sofa as well as garden views. The unit has 5 beds.

Deluxe Family Room in Sir Francis Drake

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Deluxe Family

1 Twin Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

635 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Microwave

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The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The well-fitted kitchenette has a refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster. The family room features tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a sofa as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Executive Family Room in Sir Francis Drake

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Executive Family

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

635 sqft

Spa tub

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

+

More details

The spacious family room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The kitchenette features a refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster. The family room has tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a sofa as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

Standard Two Bedroom Family Room in Sir Francis Drake

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Standard Family, 2 Bedroom

3 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

635 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Microwave

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More details

This room features a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.

Standard Family Room in Sir Francis Drake

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Standard Family

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

525 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Microwave

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A kitchenette fitted with a refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious family room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 3 beds.

Suite with Spa Bath in Sir Francis Drake

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Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

635 sqft

Spa tub

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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The spa bath is the standout feature of this suite. This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. In the kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Large Twin Room in Sir Francis Drake

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Queen Size Beds

475 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Microwave

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More details

The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. A kitchenette fitted with a refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster is available for cooking and storing food. The twin room has tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

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Room With Garden View

475 sqft

Kitchenette

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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This room features a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.

Double or Twin Room with Garden View in Sir Francis Drake

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Room - 1 Twin, Garden View

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

475 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Microwave

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Guest reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Susan

8.2

November 2024

The bed / pillows were very comfortable and lovely and clean, and the room has a lot of space. The air con was excellent. It's a much older hotel but it's nice and in a good location to Maitland or Newcastle. Meals are of a good quality.

I think the management should start to look at maintenance of curtains and bathrooms. I am a repeat customer and have mentioned these issues before. The rooms need updated Wi-Fi and USB connections to bring it up to business level accommodation. The restaurant does nice meals, but again the lower level of the restaurants ceiling has bad leaks during the rain, and it is a slip hazard for customers and staff alike. as per wed night.

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Leith

10

August 2024

Excellent disabled facilities. The cripples room was the closest to both reception and the restaurant. Lovely meal at the restaurant. I had a taste of the steak and it's one of the best ever. Poor waitress. Her first night so she was still finding her feet. The open fire was also lovely but it needed stoking. Due to ridiculous OH & S regs we couldn't do it. I don't think she'd ever seen an open fire before. She came over with a gas lighter!! We had to instruct her to pick up the poker but she still had no idea. She put some kindling on but it just burned off and didn't heat the redgum. She then offered to put the "Yellow Pages" on!!! A pity she didn't do Scouts or Guides.

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Natalie

10

July 2024

This hotel is fantastic for anyone doing the crazy drive from Melbourne to Brisbane! The rooms are spacious with a hot shower, comfortable bed, and local TV stations. The room has basic toiletries, an iron, and a fridge/freezer (to keep snacks fresh for day 2 of driving). It is quiet and dark, perfect for a good night's sleep. The check in process is beyond simple and checking out is also as simple as dropping the keys in the box near reception.

I have stayed here a couple of times but never tried the restaurant food. Not a lot of vegetarian options if that is your preference.

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Gloria

10

January 2025

The size of the room was excellent! There was a front entrance that you can access from the parking lot and then a back entrance too that provided easy access to the swimming pool area. Small kitchen area (no cooking equipment) where you could sit at the table if you preferred. Nice TV available for use and comfortable beds and the rocking chair was very comfortable! I did not wake up once after I fell asleep. I would definitely stay here again The staff os also very accomodating and friendly

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Chris

9.1

April 2025

Olde Worlde charm in the main building / restaurant / bar. Room was very spacious, clean and adequately equipped. Restaurant and breakfast food was very good.

Nothing major but noted attention to small details was lacking, eg the cutlery were not matching sets (room and restaurant), the cups in the room were all different, the refrigerator door needed to be pushed hard to close. All minor issues but attention to these sort of things would create a better impression.

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Watson

8.2

September 2024

The room was quiet and comfortable and met our needs for an overnight stay. It is on the highway and close to fast food outlets. Parking as great at the door and the room was pleasantly large.

Whilst the surfaces in the room were clean, the remained (curtains, lamps, upper edges and surfaces were quite dusty and dirty. The resort in generally (rooms, restaurant and grounds) had the potential to be first class but has been run down over the past decade or so leaving it as a cheap motel facility.

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Rhonda

8.2

March 2024

Position was very convenient being off the highway, room size was a huge surprise, the bed was very comfortable and luxurious. The very convenient on-site restaurant had a very good selection for dinner and breakfast which was thoroughly enjoyed. The surprising decor and architecture was special inside as well as in the gardens. A beautiful place.

Just a couple of aesthetics need to be addressed and it would be perfect. (Apparently already being addressed)

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Anthony

8.2

September 2024

It is a great option for a traveling family as there are rooms with multiple beds, dining table, microwave and fridge etc in room. Also when choosing the family room there is a second door (suite) to have the younger kids hit the hay early.

Breakfast could be a little more accommodating for GF/alternative diet requirements. It was heavy on bread and cereal.

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Susan

8.2

April 2025

The room was great, very comfortable, and big!! Short on liquid soap in the dispenses. The evening meal took a while, with no update from staff, which would have been the polite thing to do. There weren't that many guests in the dining room. However, the hotel was right on the Pacific Hway, which was a bonus!!

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Jodi

9.1

December 2024

Have used ths hotel for years, after reading some poor reviews recently was a bot concerned as to what we would find. Brand new bathroom, no problems with cleanliness. Great location. Pool open and clean. All good.

There is a smell from a facility on the South side of Hotel, but that's hardly their fault. Couldn't smell it inside

Points of Interest Around Sir Francis Drake

Airports

Newcastle Airport

5.8mi

Restaurants

Bistro Nomad

Cuisines

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Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Sir Francis Drake

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Kitchenette

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Sir Francis Drake

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Sir Francis Drake

Is free parking available at Sir Francis Drake?

Yes, the Sir Francis Drake hotel offers free private on-site parking without requiring a reservation.

What are the rates at Sir Francis Drake?

At Sir Francis Drake, you can find rates starting from $88. It's important to consider that room type and booking dates can influence the final price. For clarity on rates, please input your dates.

What are the room types available at Sir Francis Drake?

There are various room types available at the Sir Francis Drake hotel, accommodating 2 adults and 1 child in each. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes range from double beds and queen beds to rooms with garden views. Some rooms feature jetted tubs for added relaxation.

How can guests spend their time at Sir Francis Drake?

At the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, guests can spend their time enjoying the featured amenities such as the rooftop bar with panoramic city views, the famous Starlight Room for dancing and entertainment, or the Spanish-inspired restaurant. Furthermore, guests can take advantage of other amenities including the fitness center for a workout, in-room spa services for relaxation, and complimentary yoga classes. Additionally, the hotel's central location in downtown San Francisco provides easy access to nearby attractions such as Union Square, Chinatown, and the Embarcadero for guests to explore during their stay. Travelers can surely find plenty of leisure activities to enjoy at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel.

Is there a swimming pool at Sir Francis Drake?

The hotel has one outdoor pool available for guests to use, located outdoors.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Sir Francis Drake?

Yes, the Sir Francis Drake hotel offers an on-site restaurant called Bistro Nomad. The restaurant provides a family-friendly ambiance but does not specify any specific cuisines offered. Overall, the hotel does have a restaurant on-site.

Can I use my credit card at Sir Francis Drake?

Yes, you can use your credit card at Sir Francis Drake. They accept American Express, Visa, Diners Club, and Mastercard. Cash is also accepted as a payment method.