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Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel

290 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales 2290 Australia
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At the Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel you're sure to find that little something extra. With our modern amenities and thoughtful design, the Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel will stand out among other hotels in Charlestown,NSW. For the business traveler, a spacious work desk and free internet access are included in all our guest rooms to ensure you don't miss a beat while you're away from the office. For extended stays, each room provides a convenient in-room mini fridge that is ideal for drinks and snacks. We also have an in-house fitness room, so you can keep up your workout routine while you're on the road. As always, the Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel will provide you with the superior customer service that you are used to at any Best Western hotel.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Bowling
Children's television networks
Highchairs available
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Wine / champagne
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Ironing service
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
On-demand films
Sofa bed
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Landmark view
Pool view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
4.5 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Green
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Afrikaans, Japanese and 1 more
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290 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales 2290 Australia
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Seaside102975 wrote a review Yesterday
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Very friendly and helpful staff, room service meal was excellent and cost was reasonable. Would definitely stay here again. Easy to locate and parking available, Close to shopping and clubs. We enjoyed our stay
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Date of stay: March 2024
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floydandindie wrote a review Sept 2023
Sydney, Australia17 contributions21 helpful votes
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Comfortable hotel at a very reasonable price. Will try the restaurant next time. Great place for an overnight or weekend in Newcastle. Still close to everything without paying too much. They have several stations to charge electric cars .
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Response from Richard Christie, General Manager at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Responded 11 Sept 2023
Hi Floyd and Indie, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our central location and facilities. We look forward to welcoming you again. Kind regards Maree Sales & Marketing
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MelbourneAbertawe wrote a review 9 Mar
Melbourne44 contributions50 helpful votes
This hotel is classic old Australian. It’s almost like stepping back in time. The reception is modern, but the room I was in was best dressed coming off the Ark. The décor and air conditioning different. But that is the charm of the place. It is out of town which maybe why Best Western haven’t updated this hotel. Would I stay again, sure, more than two nights, probably not. It is a clean hotel to stay at if you are passing through. Otherwise these are my other thoughts Staff – very friendly, if not cheeky but adds to the character of the hotel 4/5 Room – old, very old but spacious. And the blackout curtains worked which is always appreciated 3.5/5 Shower – it did its job 3/5 Kitchen – non Bed – surprisingly very comfortable and the sheets good as well 4/5 Cleanliness – 4/5 Location – for me it was good. But if you want to be closer to central Newcastle not ideal 3/5 Facilities – sadly had no time to check out TV – best channel options had in a very long time 4/5
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from Richard Christie, General Manager at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Dear valued guest We note that, despite a few favourable comments, you have used social media calculated to damage our business. The Apollo International was built in the 1980’s and has a stellar reputation. In 2011 a new wing was built, and the hotel was expanded to 95 over-sized guest rooms. The original rooms were extensively renovated, and continue to be modernised. We have no idea why you have described those rooms as “very old, but spacious”. The guest rooms feature 55 inch smart TV’s, new pillow-top, quality mattresses (which you enjoyed), bright, modern ensuites, with large-format tiles, excellent lighting, magnified make-up mirrors, thick fluffy towels etc. Of course, they retain some of the original charming features, such as a dado rail. Moreover, almost all our rooms open onto North-facing balconies overlooking a magnificent verdant reserve, with views to the beaches and the Newcastle CBD. The vast number of our guest reviews attest to the quality of our product and do not echo your sentiment that the hotel is “almost like stepping back in time”. We have a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor, our restaurant is acclaimed, the cleanliness and the service of all team members are consistently praised by our guests, many of whom are repeat guests, who have been staying with us over many years. Lastly – you make a comment that there was no kitchen in your room. The Apollo International is a hotel, not a serviced apartment building. We do have family rooms with kitchenettes and a long-stay apartment with a laundry and kitchen. Regards
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462ray wrote a review Feb 2024
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
This place is striving for excellence. Check in is very professional and helpful. House staff do an absolutely great job. AC functioned well. Bed was very soft with soft towels and great pillows. The shower and bathroom was well set out and very clean. Requires another towel rack as it only has one. Bar fridge was well stocked with heaps of options. Price could be lowered
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Richard Christie, General Manager at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Ray, We sincerely appreciate your feedback highlighting the areas where we excelled. It brings us great joy to know that your stay was comfortable and that you noticed the small details we've implemented to enhance guest comfort. Thank you for suggesting an additional towel rail in the bathroom, we will certainly look into this. With warm regards - Maree, Sales & Marketing.
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Rod B wrote a review Feb 2024
Port Macquarie, Australia2 contributions
I stay at Best Western Charlestown regularly and is always clean, quiet and great service. The rooms a re very comfortable well appointed and finished. The view from the newer wing over the treetops is fantastic considering the location in the middle of Charlestown
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Richard Christie, General Manager at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Rod, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are thrilled to hear that we are your accomodation of choice in the area and your stays are always pleasant. We're very fortunate to enjoy a central location, while being surrounded by a stunning backdrop of lush bushland. We look forward to your next stay with us. Warm regards - Maree, Sales & Marketing
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Stuart and Shir... P wrote a review Feb 2024
Tamworth, Australia31 contributions13 helpful votes
This Hotel is the BEST in every way.. 100%service ALWAYS .. NOTHING IS A PROBLEM for any of their staff. the rooms are spotlessly clean,The beds are so very comfortable . Great location and central to everything . You cannot fault a thing at this Hotel .
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Response from Richard Christie, General Manager at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Stuart, We are truly overwhelmed by your kind words – this review is simply the "BEST"! Your appreciation means the world to us, and we are genuinely flattered by your feedback. It fills us with immense pride to know that our efforts have been recognised and appreciated by you. We hope to welcome you again soon. Warm regards, Maree - Sales & Marketing
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lauraA8731GP wrote a review Feb 2024
Gold Coast, Australia1 contribution
Stayed here for a work trip. Even though rooms were a little dated, everything was very clean and comfortable. The customer service from every employee I encountered was amazing and the room service menu was great. Really good quality food. Will absolutely return.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Richard Christie, General Manager at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Laura, We sincerely appreciate your kind feedback regarding your recent stay. It brings us great joy to learn that our team provided you with the exceptional hospitality that we pride ourselves on. Knowing that we are your preferred choice of accommodation is truly gratifying, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to host you again in the future.
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Travelingwoaclue wrote a review Feb 2024
Beaverton, Oregon37 contributions7 helpful votes
The 2 biggest issues that I had with this property was the internet was terrible. Connection was lost several times during my 2 night stay. I am refering to 25 or more instances. While on the internet, the connection speed was slow, very slow. Second issue is that this property does not have an elevator.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Richard Christie, General Manager at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Responded 6 Feb 2024
Dear Guest, We value your feedback and embrace constructive criticism from our guests as an opportunity for improvement. Regrettably, we are currently experiencing issues with one of our routers however, due to the discrepancy between your TripAdvisor username and your reservation name, we're unable to identify the precise location requiring investigation. We acknowledge the significance of reliable Wi-Fi for both work and leisure and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. Our reception desk operates 24/7, and our knowledgeable staff are readily available to assist guests encountering Wi-Fi challenges. Furthermore, our hotel does feature a guest lift, and if utilizing the lift offers the most direct route to your room, our reception team always recommends its use during check-in. We regret that we did not meet your expectations on this occasion. We genuinely hope you will consider staying with us again, providing us another opportunity to offer you an exceptional stay and overall experience. Warm regards, Maree - Sales & Marketing
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sallym20242024 wrote a review Jan 2024
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The room was clean and bed was very comfy. All staff were very friendly. We had an early flight so it would have been great if there was an early check in option. Great service great room. Nice pool. .
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from Richard Christie, General Manager at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Responded 25 Jan 2024
Dear Sally, We appreciate your kind feedback. It brings us great joy to know that your stay was enjoyable, and our staff succeeded in making you feel welcome. While we do provide an early check-in option, its availability depends upon occupancy status. During the peak season, our hotel operates near full capacity on most days, making it challenging to fulfil early check-in requests. Nonetheless, guests are encouraged to make use of our facilities while awaiting their room. Thank you for choosing the Apollo. Warm regards - Maree, Sales & Marketing
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Littleknownauthor wrote a review Jan 2024
Newcastle, Australia1 contribution
Fabulous property for a mid-price range event, conference facilities spot on, service superb. Our organisation uses about 20 properties for our events around Australia and we always quest after one as a good all-rounder as Apollo with a conference manager as wonderful as Steve.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from Richard Christie, General Manager at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Responded 19 Jan 2024
Dear Guest, We appreciate your comments regarding our function manager, Steve, and the Apollo International. It's truly satisfying to learn that it has become your preferred choice for conferences, and we're delighted to have surpassed your expectations in terms of service, facilities, and value for money. Looking forward to your next event with us. Warm regards - Maree, Sales & Marketing
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PRICE RANGE
S$130 - S$195 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
quality inn newcastle
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Quality Hotel Apollo International
LOCATION
AustraliaNew South WalesGreater NewcastleLake MacquarieCharlestown
NUMBER OF ROOMS
94
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Frequently Asked Questions about Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel?
Nearby attractions include UnrealVR (0.7 km), Reading Cinemas Charlestown (1.1 km), and Hoyts (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Babbingtons Bar & Grill, Vistana Malaysian Restaurant, and The Bavarian.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Afrikaans.