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The Spencer Hotel by Castle

4.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a quick walk to Takapuna Beach

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Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Spencer One-Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Spencer One-Bedroom Suite | Living room | LCD TV

Spencer One-Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Spencer Studio Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Spencer Studio Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Spencer Studio Room with Balcony | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Spencer Studio Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Spencer One Bedroom Suite with Balcony | Living room | LCD TV

Spencer One Bedroom Suite with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Spencer One-Bedroom Suite Balcony & View | Living room | LCD TV

Spencer One-Bedroom Suite Balcony & View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
9-17 Byron Avenue, Auckland, 622

What's nearby

  • Takapuna Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shore City Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bruce Mason Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • North Shore Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Eventfinda Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

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

Upscale hotel near Takapuna Beach
Located close to Shore City Shopping Centre and Bruce Mason Centre, The Spencer Hotel by Castle provides a library, laundry facilities, and car rentals on site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • An outdoor tennis court, self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at The Spencer Hotel by Castle include perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free internet and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Microwaves, electric kettles, and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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

Property 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
Castle Spencer Byron Hotel
Castle Spencer Byron Hotel Takapuna
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Spencer On Byron Auckland
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The Spencer By Castle Auckland
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Spencer Hotel by Castle have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Spencer Hotel by Castle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Spencer Hotel by Castle?

Self parking is available for NZD 30 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Spencer Hotel by Castle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Spencer Hotel by Castle?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Spencer Hotel by Castle located?

Located in Takapuna, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Shore City Shopping Centre and Takapuna Beach. Bruce Mason Centre and Lake Pupuke are also within 15 minutes.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, amazing views, and despite being a little older generally very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The size of the room nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

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

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness
The view!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

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

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, myself and three children who were all entertained with the lifts, great view and pool. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Great View, Great Location

Very happy with this hotel outside of Auckland!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Quiet. Nice and close to Takapuna Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

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

Good hotel

Great location and great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Nina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Customer service was terrible, waited 40 minutes at the reception with no staff around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

Kylie

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

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Absence of any functioning restaurant or bar was very inconvenient, and should have been prominently mentioned in any advertising or listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Spencer. We had a spacious suite that had great views. The bed was comfy and it was great having a washer and dryer. Staff was super helpful and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
The view, and access to shops / restaurants was excellent. Room maintenance needs attention. TV not working, several ceiling lights not working. Only two coat hangers in the room wardrobe.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

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

Vivienne

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