The Spencer Hotel by Castle

4.0 star property
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Front of property
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area
Spencer One-Bedroom Suite Balcony & View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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9-17 Byron Avenue, Auckland, 622
  • Takapuna Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • North Shore Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Eventfinda Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Spencer One-Bedroom Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Spencer Studio Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Spencer Studio Room with Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Spencer One Bedroom Suite with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Spencer One-Bedroom Suite Balcony & View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Spencer Hotel by Castle

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a quick walk to Takapuna Beach
A fitness centre, Access to hot tub and an outdoor tennis court are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre and conference space are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Spencer Hotel by Castle offers 42 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Auckland hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

A seasonal outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness centre.
The shopping around The Spencer Hotel by Castle gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Takapuna Markets. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and a business centre.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court and a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the pool
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Shore City Shopping Centre and Takapuna Beach
As a guest of The Spencer Hotel by Castle, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 8611 square feet (800 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly The Spencer Hotel by Castle. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Auckland hotel is smoke free.

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

  • 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

  • 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 per cent 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 checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of NZD 35 at checkout

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 55.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: NZD 35 every 3 days
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 55.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of NZD 35 at checkout.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 October and close on 05 April.
  • Up to 2 children aged 13 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

Castle Spencer
Castle Spencer Byron
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The Spencer By Castle Auckland
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The Spencer Hotel by Castle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1005 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

Kerryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

2/10 Terrible

Marlize

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

8/10 Good

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

spencer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Nina

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

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

8/10 Good

Carol

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

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Business traveller
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

4/10 Poor

Natasha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

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

8/10 Good

Terry, Christchurch

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel and location. Will stay again. Had two lengthy powercuts during stay and unsure of cause. Emailed manager after stay to confirm but no communication so far.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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