Beautiful views and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and balconies are some of the perks at the non-smoking Best Western Plus Apollo International Hotel. The 94 rooms are adorned with sleek fixtures and neutral colors at the non-smoking Best Western Plus. The four floors boast rooms with balconies as well as a full-service restaurant with breakfast and dinner menus. Guests can savor views of the tree tops on the room's private balcony and there are plenty of amenities including an iPod dock free Wi-Fi and an HDTV in each room. Corporate guests can connect in the business center and request business services at the 24-hour front desk. The gym and seasonal outdoor pool help guests stay in shape. Convenient pluses include laundry facilities outdoor grills and free parking. About 15 minutes from downtown Newcastle Best Western Plus is near the coast and two hours north of Sydney. The hotel is less than a mile from mall shopping and dining and history buffs can head 15 minutes east to Fort Scratchley. Newcastle Ocean Baths is also a 15-minute drive and offers a calm place for an ocean dip as well as several shops and eateries. Family fun can be found at Hunter Valley Zoo 45 minutes away and Speers Point Park 15 minutes from the hotel and don't miss the beautiful Stockton Sand Dunes less than 40 minutes away. Sydney Airport is 96 miles away.