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4.4 out of 5

"Unfortunately ch 9 on tv in our room did not work, meaning for two nights we were unable to watch football. It was unable to be repaired during our st ... " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 22 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Newcastle awaits you at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel. You'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Westfield Kotara and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Blackbutt Reserve. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and free self parking.

The restaurant, Babbingtons Bar and Grill, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and a conference center, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business center. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-star Charlestown hotel include John Hunter Hospital and Lake Macquarie.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$136* Per night/room 7 Apr. - 8 Apr.

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Honeymoon Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel ratings based on 428 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel

Everyone (234) Couples (108) Family (74) Other (1)
4 out of 5
Unfortunately ch 9 on tv in our room did not work, meaning for two nights we were unable to watch football. It was unable to be repaired during our stay. I had an iPad to substitute.

Posted by on 22 Mar. 2024

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24 Mar. 2024 by Richard

Thanks for staying with us. I am truly sorry that you were unable to view channel nine. We are currently looking into why this was the case. We appreciate your feedback!

4 out of 5
Friendly staff, easy parking, good value for money.

Posted by on 14 Mar. 2024

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14 Mar. 2024 by Richard

Thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Mar. 2024

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11 Mar. 2024 by Richard

Thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

3 out of 5
Property needs a spruce up and cleaning standards improved

Posted by on 5 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

7 Mar. 2024 by Richard

Thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

4 out of 5
Comfortable, convenient, good parking and a good restaurant.

Posted by on 1 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 Mar. 2024 by Richard

Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

1 out of 5

Posted by on 15 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Mar. 2024 by Maree - Sales & Marketing

Thank you for your review. We're sorry to see that we didn't meet your expectations this time around. With warm regards,

4 out of 5
Pool was freezing. It was the middle of summer. Room service food was excellent and very reasonably priced and delivered promptly. Property was immaculate and service excellent. Staff very helpful and pleasant.

Posted by on 12 Feb. 2024

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12 Feb. 2024 by Richard

Thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 18 Jan. 2024

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18 Jan. 2024 by Richard

Thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

5 out of 5
Great service and great size room

Posted by on 15 Jan. 2024

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15 Jan. 2024 by Richard

Thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 1 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

8 Jan. 2024 by Maree - Sales & Marketing

Dear Greg, Thank you for choosing the Apollo International. We hope to welcome you again soon.

About the Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel

Location 290 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW 2290

Property Features

Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1076 square feet (100 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel. Free self parking is available. This 4.5-star Newcastle hotel is smoke free.

  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Wireless internet access , Internet access (complimentary)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Kotara Station (2.9 km / 1.8 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

  • Sitting area
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Microwave available
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Babbingtons Bar and Grill - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

This property hosts weddings on the weekends. Guests should expect a high level of noise until 11 PM.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • One child stays free
  • UnionPay
  • Events/parties allowed
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free - maximum age 12
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Weddings allowed
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 300.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 8–25 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Apollo International Hotel
  • Plus Apollo Hotel Charlestown
  • Best Western Plus Apollo International Charlestown
  • Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
  • Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel Charlestown
  • Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel Hotel
  • Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel Charlestown
  • Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel Hotel Charlestown

You should know

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.