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The Spencer Hotel by Castle

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Spencer One-Bedroom Suite Balcony & View | Living room
Spencer One-Bedroom Suite Balcony & View
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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9-17 Byron Avenue, Auckland, 622
  • Place, Shore City Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Takapuna Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bruce Mason Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spencer)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Spencer)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spencer | View)

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room (Spencer | Studio)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Twin Room (Spencer | Studio | View)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen 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

  • Shore City Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Takapuna Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Takapuna Markets - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bruce Mason Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Shore Hospital - 4 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bricks Roastery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Basu Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MIMOSA - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eat Now - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Street Organics - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Spencer Hotel by Castle

The Spencer Hotel by Castle offers 40 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including 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.

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 self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 8,611 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • 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

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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: 2:00 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 fire extinguisher and 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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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The Spencer Hotel by Castle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

clive, ballarat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room and views were great, staff were great pleasent and polite to talk with addressing every thing in a good time only issue was the pool was closed whilst we were there which would have been great in the hot weater.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurjit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rahema

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price compared to Other apartment suites it could’ve been better. I think it just needs an overall revamp everything still feels olden day. And that might be okay for some. I would note the lobby smelt, and the rooms were slightly musty however they were clean and it was okay. Maybe consider dropping the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, room was comfortable. Unfortunately its pool was getting an upgrade was was out of commission. Air con must have been getting an upgrade because the rooms wall had a covering of dust above curtain was covered in a layer of fluff/dust.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

JONO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Dusty bedside tables, cracked tiles, rub marks all over the doors and walls, overall not too bad but not worth $300 odd a night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to shopping and lots of fantastic eateries. Only downside was the pool was closed for maintenance which wasn’t advised at time of booking and the air conditioning in our room was stuck on 17 degrees. Good job I like a cool room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Merle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

di

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner wasn’t working and we have to change the room. Swimming pool was closed and was not notified to us until we arrived and saw the board notice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark van

Liked: Cleanliness
None to add
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception welcome was wonderful. Top marks. Entry foyer very tired. We had to wash down our bathroom bench as it had large sticky rings on it. Really dirty ironing board cover. Surprised at now no breakfast option. We had been regular guests before moving to Wellington 8 years ago, and were amazed in the difference in that time. We needed to leave at 5.15 am for an early start, and we had to try 3 times to get the front door button to open for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alastair

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Adequate for my needs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shanan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Now location and easy to access.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon, Te Puke

Travelled with family
The weekend market down the road was good value. No issues with the room, perfect for the couple of nights we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Dargaville

Travelled with family and small children
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lupe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful. Great view from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanita

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Bh
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Underwhelmed

To be honest i was disappointed. We stayed here as we needed an accessible room for my wife who had a broken ankle. One of the reasons we chose this place is the advertise breakfast available. It did not appear to be avail at all and while there used to be a restaurant, it was long closed. The hotel is very tired and in need of an upgrade. Our room decor was very much 1980's. The room was also very cold. The aircon would only blow cold air. There was only 2 switches and a thermostat so not hard to figure out how to operate. It just wouldn't blow warm air. To make it worse it was a very stormy night and you could feel the cold draft coming through the joinery. The staff interaction was very limited as we were restricted to our room. They did have a wheelchair which is a bonus. But it was old and falling to bits. The wheels were extremely loose and there were numerous broken spokes. I used it only because i had no choice. In summary, the hotel is in a good location, but is tired, and an ok place to stay as the cleanliness is absolutely fine, i don't believe it is value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025