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Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle offers comfort amid natural surroundings. Enjoy the outdoor pool with shaded umbrellas, peaceful garden walks, and international dishes at Babbingtons Bar and Grill. The helpful staff enhances the experience at this well-located property.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Honeymoon Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(111 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Room with Balcony-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Jetted Tub, Balcony, Panoramic View, Wi-Fi, In House Movies

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
290 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, NSW, 2290

What's nearby

  • Westfield Kotara - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Blackbutt Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Merewether Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • University of Newcastle - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 4 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In Forno - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vistana Malaysia Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mattara Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

Luxury hotel near Westfield Kotara
Located close to Blackbutt Reserve and Dudley Beach, Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Babbingtons Bar and Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Wedding services, concierge services, and an elevator
  • 4 meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 95 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, on-request microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (AUD 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 8 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Babbingtons Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,076 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 300.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 8 to 25 per person
  • Self parking fee: AUD 10.00 per day
  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property hosts weddings on the weekends. Guests should expect a high level of noise until 11 PM.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Apollo International Hotel
Best Western Plus Apollo International Charlestown
Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel Charlestown
Best Plus Apollo Newcastle
Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle Hotel
Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle Charlestown
Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle Hotel Charlestown

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle?

Self parking is available for AUD 10.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle located?

Located in Charlestown, this luxury hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Westfield Kotara, Blackbutt Reserve, and Dudley Beach. John Hunter Hospital and Merewether Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1016 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eagle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying here for work the staff are professional polite and attentive making my work easier and more pleasurable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property God location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy access. Room service was good value, staff friendly and attentive. Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, reasonable price and very comfortable accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was lovely the bed was one of the best i have had in a hotel and the staff were excellent would 100% recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, hotel was quiet and the restaurant was great. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aniruddh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views and good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and welcoming, solid walls so room was very quiet, good meals. Very comfortable bed. Would stay again if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tarni

Liked: Staff & service
Average room facilities noisy people upstairs kept me awake complained to staff around 11.30pm and nothing was done about it hopefully my next stay is better. The food was ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay with in house restaurant food was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feels like a quiet bush retreat in a busy city

Incredibly convenient location for us. Rooms are great and restaurant was fantastic to invite our friends to come and dine with us. Pool is lovely and the rooms all face the beautiful bush away from highway so it’s quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed our stay

Had an enjoyable stay here for two nights with three children. Good location and the food was excellent for room service and at the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The BW Apollo is a great place to stay, staff friendly and rooms more than an acceptable standard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay. We’ve stayed there a few times and there’s never been a problem.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent food options on the breakfast menu.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money on a short term stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for excellent rooms and facilities, comfiest hotel beds we've had anywhere, terrific helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, very helpful and friendly staff. Free onsite parking. Room was clean and spacious and had a good sized bathroom. Our request for extra pillows was happily fulfilled. Close to shopping centre. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, so clean the staff were fantastic and breakfast was good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel our bed was o lot to be desired

Two beds join together One was sunken in the middle Not very comfortable sleeping Everything else was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quality hotel experience with excellent and well appointed rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carleene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yet another stay at the Apollo

We keep returning to this hotel and have stayed many times. Very central to hospitals and shopping centres We love the Restaurant. Nice view over the bush Nice gardens and pool. Friendly staff Bit of road noise this visit only reason to mark it 4⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristyl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel, with spacious rooms great for families, pool facilities, buffet breakfast, room service, free onsite parking, walkable to shops, restaurants, cinemas & a McDonald’s within 1km. We always enjoy our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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