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The Spencer Hotel by Castle

4.0 star property

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Front of property
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Spencer One-Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
9-17 Byron Avenue, Auckland, 622
  • Takapuna Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bruce Mason Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • North Shore Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Spencer One-Bedroom Suite | Living room

Spencer One-Bedroom Suite

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

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Spencer Studio Room

Spencer Studio Room

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Spencer Studio Room with Balcony

Spencer Studio Room with Balcony

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Spencer One Bedroom Suite with Balcony | Living room

Spencer One Bedroom Suite with Balcony

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

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Spencer One-Bedroom Suite Balcony & View | Living room

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 by Castle 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shore City Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bruce Mason Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Shore Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Eventfinda Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.7 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 by Castle

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a quick walk to Takapuna Beach
The Spencer Hotel by Castle 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 hot 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 hot 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. Event facilities at this hotel consist 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 transport

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

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

More

  • 18 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
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

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
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The Spencer Hotel by Castle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

gus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Faucet in kitchen was not working however brought us bottled water made it right
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Tired old lady in a great location

Good location close to the centre of Takapuna, and a short walk to the beach. Our room was pleasant, with views over the lake and ocean, but there were some unwanted curry smells around. The shower went crazy and soaked everything in the bathroom. Public areas need some major upgrades - wooden floors in the foyer were in poor repair and there was a lot of old wooden furniture in the bar that made it feel 1970;s - disappointing that the bar closed at 10pm on a Friday night. Wifi was terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our suite was very spacious and clean with lovely views of the lake and ocean. It was great to have a dishwasher and washing machine and dryer in our suite as we were staying for a few days. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

gail, Waianae

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking wasn't included. A bit disappointed in that
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were a good size. Safe, on site parking in the secure basement. A at in the hotel would have been nice but there are several places near by to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tired
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic views towards Sky City. Friendly staff. Comfortable room and bed. Quiet area with easy walk to dining options. Fridge leaked, bathroom tired looking with chipped tiles.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space love the area around it and the pool area Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

An excellent location with excellent facilities

The room was excellent providing a dishwasher and full kitchen factifies. The kitchen had a coffee maker with two pods in addition to a good range of tea and coffee.I would not hesitate to stay there again for either business or pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really average, wouldn’t stay again.

Check in was fine, staff friendly. The room very basic and tired. Most annoying was the private apartment had next door had an old can rolling around the balcony very noisily in the wind (it had been used as an alternative to a pipe) I was with my children and not thrilled about the neighbours getting high next door. They offered to move us which was great. The pool area is also very tired with a lot of broken furniture, there is no restaurant. The rooms weren’t super clean with mould and hair in the bathroom. The reviews on this place were far too generous, if you’re looking at this price point I’d definitely recommend another place (almost any other place would be better)
Twin beds
Kitchenette
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying at the Spencer On Bryon as we like having an apartment and pool and easy walk to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family LOVES staying at the Spencer! Feels really luxurious for a great price. Fabulous location to the mall/ dining & beach. Lovely staff! We will be back again & again :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The resultant in the hotel was terrible food terrible.was.told fish was fresh but was obviously frozen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room’s wifi wasn’t working - the manager got us another room quickly. The room was nice- but there was a large family nearby cooking some very potent smelling food and it went through the vents and into our room and was not to our liking. It was pretty powerful and while probably tasty for them- not so great for our visit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean but also very small shower
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leonor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing view of Takapuna Beach from the 16th floor room with balcony. The room was a bit dated with cleaning service offered only every 3rd day. The front desk staff stay in the back office and are not visible. You need to stand at the couter for a while before the attendant notices that you are there and comes out. The front desk staff seems to change quite often as do the duty managers, several times a day, so communication and continuity across staff members can be bad. We tried the hotel restaurant pizza and it was very average. The view from my room and everything outside of the hotel was amazing. Many delicious restaurants, cafes and shopping are steps away and most importantly Takapuna Beach is spectacular. The beach is a short walk. I am glad I stayed in this beach area and not in the city central area in Auckland. We reserved an uber to puck us up in early mornings and out to the city center for out day trips. I loved Takapuna Beach.

8/10 Good

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was incredibly helpful and kind. Room had a beautiful view and comfortable environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark van

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nothing unique and service levels are dropping
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025