BEST WESTERN PLUS Apollo Hotel Newcastle

Hotels
Best Western Plus
8.8 (4723 reviews)
290 Pacific Highway, Charlestown , Newcastle , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean facilities
Cons:
Bad smells in some areas
Noise from other guests

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Clean room but noted bad smells in some areas.
Service
9.38
Staff were friendly and helpful during check-in and check-out.
Location
9.42
Great location with easy access to beaches.
Room Quality
8.37
Spacious and comfortable room, though some noted the need for better furniture arrangements.
Amenities
8.4
Continental breakfast with good variety; pool was clean and relaxing.
Value for Money
8.86
Good value for services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Generally good food with a nice buffet breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall stay was enjoyable with few drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:39

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Best Western Plus Apollo International offers a 4.5-star experience with a restaurant, outdoor pool, and fitness centre. Enjoy free cable TV, garden views, and 1GB WiFi per day.

Convenient Location
Just a short drive from Newcastle's city centre, the hotel is close to Charlestown's shops and dining options.

Relaxing Dining and Facilities
Indulge in Babbingtons Bar & Grill with countryside views and enjoy meals throughout the day. Benefit from free parking, laundry services, and 24/7 reception.

Experience comfort and convenience at Best Western Plus Apollo International. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note there is a 1% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that free undercover parking is available and is designed for small to mid-sized vehicles only, with a maximum height of 87 inches.

Please be aware that guests are required to present a valid photo ID upon check in. Payment will be required on arrival.

A $200.00 pre-authorization will be taken upon arrival. If no credit card is available, a $300.00 cash deposit will be taken in lieu. Pre-authorization / Cash Deposit will be released/returned upon inspection of the room.
A bond of up to $1800.00 will apply for the same day bookings. Please contact the hotel directly to discuss the bond levy.
All rooms are nonsmoking, you may be charged $1800.00 in the event of the smoke alarm being set off and/or a cleaning fee of up to $300.00 if the room has been smoked in.

If payment is going to be made via credit card and the cardholder will not be present on arrival then a “credit card authority form” will be required to be filled out prior to arrival, please contact the hotel prior to arrival for the form.

Please note for bookings of 5 or more rooms, you will need to sign the property's Terms Of Stay. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: NTL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 4723 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Eduardo Antonio family_with_children au
9
Great place to stay
Pros:

Kids eat free, the pool, EV chargers available, food was good, plenty of parking spaces

Cons:

Nothing in particular, everything was good

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
M
Mayur family_with_children nz
8
Pros:

Breakfast was ok, Room service desserts were delicious

Cons:

Pool was very cold

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
P
Philip solo_traveller au
10
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
solo_traveller au
6
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
M
Marea couple au
8
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple au
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The bath rain was completed blocked, not just slow draining, making it impossible for us to clean up properly until late that night, and we only managed to finish washing in the early hours. The blind feel down with a loud noise in the middle of the night and fully woke us up. After that, we were unable to fall back asleep at all, long before sunrise. Combined with the earlier trouble caused by the clocked drain, we genuinely got no sleep at all throughout the night. This directly led to extreme exhaustion and forced us to cancel our entire trip.

The manager only offered us a complimentary night which is not acceptable for us based on this unpleasant stay and we lose the faith to stay in the hotel again. However, we would understand if it is written as a official company protocol that only a complimentary night can be offered, then it's just a hotel management thing. However, in our phone call with manager, he specifically said there is no protocol and any decision is 100% subjectively made by the manager. He also refused to negotiate any solutions, basically telling me to accept it or go away. This makes things really aweful!!!

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
K
Kirralea family_with_children au
10
Pros:

EVERYTHING

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
G
Gianluca solo_traveller it
10
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
J
john extended_group au
9
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
J
Jodie family_with_children au
10
Pros:

Reception always friendly on my departure I had the best service with receptionist helping out for future bookings and helped to a complete my needs .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
O
Olivia family_with_children au
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
V
Vanessa family_with_children au
9
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Natalia family_with_children au
4
Ok
Pros:

The breakfast was nice

Cons:

Didn’t appreciate needing to pay $200 bond after I had already paid for accomodation. Normally a credit card on file is enough at most hotels.
In addition, the first room we were out in had a broken blind and was very worn and tired looking. Kindly the staff moved us to a better room, though will say there were marks on the wall etc.
Also there was a loud party at 4.30am in one of the rooms m, which took about an hour to settle. Fairly disappointing, was looking forward to a nice relaxing night away and didn’t realise it was the kind of hotel that allowed loud music and partying at early hours of the morning

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
R
Robin couple au
10
Consistently good
Pros:

Well-run hotel in a good location in Newcastle with free parking

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
L
Luke family_with_children au
9
Pros:

The staff (particularly Rachael and Bella) were incredibly accomodating and friendly.
The location was great, room clean and beds comfortable. If I’m back in Newcastle area, this is where I’ll stay

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
C
Clinton couple au
10
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
T
Terry couple au
10
Great stay
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple au
10
Excellent
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Bed was to soft

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
A
Alanna solo_traveller au
7
Staff are brilliant and👌
Pros:

Location is great. Reception were lovely.

Cons:

Whole floor smelt like sewerage.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
R
Razel couple au
10
2026-03-30 via Nuitee