The Spencer Hotel

4.0 star property
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December 2024
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Front of property
Spencer One-Bedroom Suite Balcony & View
Seasonal outdoor pool
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
9-17 Byron Avenue, Auckland, 622
  • Shore City Shopping Centre
    6 min walk
  • Takapuna Beach
    7 min walk
  • Bruce Mason Centre
    11 min walk
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    34 min drive

Room options

Spencer One-Bedroom Suite

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Spencer Studio Room

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Spencer Studio Room with Balcony

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Spencer One Bedroom Suite with Balcony

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Spencer One-Bedroom Suite Balcony & View

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Auckland

Located in Auckland (Takapuna), The Spencer Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Shore City Shopping Centre and Takapuna Beach. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bruce Mason Centre and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Pupuke.

What's nearby

  • Takapuna Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bruce Mason Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Takapuna Golf Course and Driving Range - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • North Shore Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Eventfinda Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Daldy Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • Auckland Remuera Station - 12 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wok’n Noodle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Basu Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mimosa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jam Organic Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Catch 21 Eatery - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Spencer Hotel

Hotel with a fitness center, a quick walk to Takapuna Beach
The Spencer Hotel offers 42 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Auckland hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a spa tub, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Auckland? This hotel has 8611 square feet (800 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (8611 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of NZD 35 at check-out

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 55.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • Housekeeping fee: NZD 35 every 3 days
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 55.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from October 01 to April 05
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Castle Spencer
Castle Spencer Byron
Castle Spencer Byron Hotel
Castle Spencer Byron Hotel Takapuna
Castle Spencer Byron Takapuna
Spencer On Byron Auckland
Spencer Byron Hotel Takapuna
Spencer Byron Hotel
Spencer Byron Takapuna
Spencer Byron
Castle Spencer on Byron Hotel
The Spencer Hotel Hotel
The Spencer Hotel Auckland
The Spencer on Byron Hotel
The Spencer Hotel Hotel Auckland

The Spencer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoyable to stay at The Spencer and enjoy its 'olde world' charm, spacious rooms and beautiful views
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable beds, clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin JOHN

Travelled with family and small children
Hotel was fine but rooms are pretty tired.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extraordinary seaside gem in the city
The Spencer is my dream home away-from-home. The staff are so welcoming & attend to every request or question with a smile. The rooms are large, full of light with the most fabulous views across to Rangitoto and beyond. The hotel is immaculately clean, offers a large gym & pool. I will return and can’t recommend it more. Thank you to all who made my stay so special. Jane
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A seaside dreamscape in the city
Totally perfect for a peaceful stay in the city-by-the-sea! Expansive views from the spacious, well equipped rooms and kind accommodating staff have made my time here everything and more that I expected. Every day starts with the breathtakingly inspirational view, within easy reach of the city or for a seaside escape on the many local beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
When I reserved, June 4th this year, I specifically asked about a hotel bar and restaurant as we planned to watch the AB's vs England there, I was told yes. On arriving I asked when would the bar open, to be told bar and restaurant closed for refurbishing! I also asked about the Gold Card discount and early booking fee, to be told I'd need to contact Expedia about that! Overall basically a very overpriced venue, $500.00 for 2 nights plus parking.More of a motel than a hotel. What can be done about this please? Thanks, Jane.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

royden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent location with many dinning and shopping option's right on the 'doorstep'. Easy to get to and from by car and foot. Very good in room amenities and great views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient easy location when in Takapuna. Close to the beach, shops, restaurants, cafes. Friendly staff, always make me feel welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria, Dargaville

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Easy to find, parking inside and outside was good for my truck. Would of like to know before that pool and spa heater not working. Comfy bed, shower so powerful had to be careful it didnt go everywhere. Stayed 2 nights, rubbish not taken, towels and amenities not replaced. Room was very tidy and welcoming, lovely views from the balcony
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disappointed that I couldn't use the pool or spa as it wasn't heated. Still under maintenance.No bar. Soundproof room and size was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable room. We were lucky enough to have an amazing view across the harbour to the city. Spa pool was lovely too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Reception and staff were good. Good size room but definitely in need of an update. Starting to look a bit tired. Was expecting that for the rate we paid
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms getting very dated
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Could be better
We stayed overnight here for meetings the following day and it is in a very handy spot. However, I chose this place because it has a spa and desperately wanted one due to very achy muscles. Nobody told us the spa was not working and I only found out when I went to the spa. Disappointed and embarrassed I went back to my room. I also found a pubic hair on my bed which was gross and no replacement tissues in the room when they ran out after only 4 left in the box. Was ok other than this but very dated rooms too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first choice when in Takapuna on business. Convenient location close to everything. Friendly staff and nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Neal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was made up after our first night which was a bit disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024