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""Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 4, 2012
Location was great. This is a complete room with small kitchen (stove, oven, micro, ref, dishwasher) great for extended stay with a grocery store near by. Lovely balcony and quiet.
"Excellent all around"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 3, 2012
A fine hotel deserving of its 4+ star-rating. Good service, very comfortable, clean, well-appointed and large rooms. Right near Queen Street and just a 10min. walk to the water. Near good restaurants, theatres, shopping. We were very satisfied and I can recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a good place to stay in Auckland.
"Blown away!"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 30, 2012
For the price I would have expected to find 1/10th the quality. Location perfect for strolling Auckland's CBD. Well done, thank you!
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 28, 2012
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"Big and Beautiful Hotel"Reviewed by Julie A of "NJ" on Apr 17, 2012
Loved the hotel and all it had to offer. My only complaint was about the 1/2 hour it took for the staff to bring our bags to the room...should have just taken them up ourselves. I would definitely recommend this hotel!
Location.
The Castle Spencer on Byron Hotel is located in the premier tourist destination of Auckland's North Shore in Takapuna. Conveniently located, it is just a short stroll to the Bruce Mason Centre, art galleries, library, theatres, cafés, shops, and a variety of restaurants. Takapuna Beach is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
The North Shore has one of the longest coastlines in New Zealand with numerous beaches that are safe and accessible to the public and families. Some of the more popular beaches are Muriwai Beach (black sand, great surf), Piha Beach (another favorite of surfers), Bethels Beach, and Karekare Beach.
Hotel Features.
The Castle Spencer on Byron Hotel offers the best of all worlds-- business, pleasure, nature, culture, and adventure. The Dining Room restaurant features modern seasonal New Zealand cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with views to Auckland City and Rangitoto Island. In addition to The Dining Room, guests enjoy express snack food, cappuccino, and cocktails at The Library Bar on the lobby level.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
**These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.
The Dining Room - Pacific Rim cuisine featuring seasonal menus and fresh regional produce. Western and Asian buffet, or à la carte breakfasts. Open floor plan. Blue and white décor, silver-coloured chairs. Large windows let in natural light. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bowl and Racquet Club Bar - Serves bar snacks, beer, wines, spirits, and cocktails. Flooded with natural light during the daytime. Décor generates a slight British club feel. Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings. Open all day and evening.
Library Bar - Snacks and cappuccinos are served in a contemporary lobby bar that also features a wall of books guests can borrow or swap, and an Internet kiosk. High-backed silver armchairs look as if they come from a spaceship, while the scrubbed wooden floors add a slight nautical feel. Open from morning to mid-afternoon on weekdays only.
Guests can work out on a selection of equipment in the Spencer on Byron's fitness centre including exercise bicycles, a rowing machine, treadmill, and a weights station. A personal trainer is available weekdays for a surcharge. The hotel also has a floodlit all-weather rooftop tennis court. Use of the court, tennis racquets, and balls are complimentary for hotel guests. A 20-meter heated lap pool and adjacent large spa tub have views of the Auckland cityscape. There is also a hotel pétanques (outdoor bowling) court; balls are available from the concierge.
There are numerous recreational opportunities near the Spencer on Byron. Takapuna offers ten-pin bowling and windsurfing on Lake Pupuke (4 km). The suburb of Bayswater offers kite surfing and paragliding (3.5 km). Visitors can use the Takapuna Public Golf Course (2 km) or the Waitemata Golf Course in Devonport (4.5 km) by arrangement. Coastal walks extend for 25 km and can be joined at Takapuna Beach just 0.4 km from the hotel. Auckland is also known as the City of Sails: there are ample opportunities for sailing around its harbour and islands.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
The North Shore is situated 4 km across the Harbour Bridge from the city centre, and is densely populated and mostly residential in character. Popular pockets include harbourside Takapuna with a well-established café and beach culture, and the quaint upmarket seaside village of Devonport which offers a selection of restaurants, gift and antique shops, and a ferry service to the CBD.
see all hotels in Takapuna"this is not even close to a 4.5 star hotel!!!"
Terrible customer service! In the one week, we had broken A/C and a horrible banging sound in our pipes that kept us up one night. In return, at 9pm on the last night, we got a free dinner coupon and a few drink coupons- AFTER we had eaten dinner. The staff was polite enough, but seemed to make up answers and was very slow to follow up on requests […] . Read more
"Great room for the money"
The hotel staff was very helpful and the people in the area surrounding the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. We were in Auckland during the bus strike. The Ritches were running and we happened upon an outstanding bus driver John, who personally helped us get to the central bus area. We can't say enough nice things about the people of Auck […] land. Read more
"Great views and comfort"
We stayed for one night. The room was very large and spacious (more like an apartment). It was great to be able to do our laundry in the room for free. We also used the pools which also have great views of the city skyline. One of the best hotels we stayed at on our trip.
The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff pleasant and helpful during my stay.
"Spencer on Byron Takapuna"
We had the best time over Easter, the service was awesome, the rooms were awesome, the views were spectacular, all and all I woud reccommend the Spencer on Byron as the No 1 place to stay on the Shore.
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Recommended by my client. Hotel is not bad generally.
"Spencer on byron takapuna,Auckland"
Only stayed 1 night but its on my list for next time without a doubt.Spencer suite was very nice,views were amazing,swimming and spa pool was very good,if i had one complaint it was that in the changing rooms for the pool it was sign posted towels but couldn't find any anywhere,and the gym was a mess,they had cabinets and draws open everywhere with […] all sorts of junk hanging out of them,broken gym equipment,wires plugs etc,it just seemed very messy. However that wouldn't stop me staying here again i loved it. Read more
"Hotel Spencer on Byron, Takapuna, Auckland"
Stayed here for five nights in April and thought it great value for money. Hard to fault. Our suite was just as described - spacious with views, extremely comfortable beds and serviced efficiently daily. The location is also very convenient - just around the corner from a major village shopping centre (full of a myriad of coffee shops and restaurants) […] yet away from the traffic. The beach is less than a five minute walk from the hotel and a great place to walk or swim. We didn't have a car during our stay although noticed free car parking was available to guests. The buffet breakfast was very good although freshly brewed coffee wasn't automatically served with it. We had to request this and this is my only complaint. We loved our stay and hope to stay again when visiting relatives living in the area. The tennis courts and heated pool are another feature of this well run hotel. Read more
room needs a second chair breakfast not included in room rate and very overpriced
"Castle Spencer on Byron Takapuna Auckland"
My wife and I went there for a relaxing overnight stay and were appalled to be woken up at 9.15am the following morning by someone trying to get into the room and again at 9.30am where we were advised it was hotel staff wanting to check the room. When we complained at the reception at checkout we were berated by the receptionist saying it was our fault […] as we should have had the Do No Disturb sign out. At no stage were we advised that this was necessary. The systems and staff attitude need changing. Read more
"Auckland North Shore"
Great location for our needs. Friends live on North Shore and 5 mins drive to Devonport. Room had a fabulous view of the Harbour Bridge and Auckland city. Would definately stay there again as much more to see and do than staying in the city. Kerrie Blue Mountains Australia
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"The Spencer on Byron - Takapuna"
we found the hotel very convenient to walk to all the shops, beach, movies, supermarket etc. The staff were very friendly and helpful at all times of the day. the views from the hotel rooms are amazing. one side you see auckland city the other the beaches. i would highly recommend this hotel and would stay there again if i were in Takapuna
This was a fantastic deal at a fantastic hotel, I would happily stay here again and reccommend it to anyone else.
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My wife and I really enjoyed staying at the Spencer! The rooms were modern, well layed out and comfortable. The service polite and professional and the view of the harbour was simply spectacular! My wife and I just needed some time out from a very busy life style and the Spencer was perfect for this.
"The Spencer On Byron, Takapuna, Auckland, NZ"
A very good location for motorists who are travelling north and wish to avoid downtown Auckland. The Spencer has all the facilities you may need.
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"Very Nice Hotel Highly Recommended"
Nice hotel in a great location with friendly staff. I will book it again and rank it 10/10. Close to lots of bars and a short walk to a great beach.
"Nicht CBD Auckland"
Wenn man Alternativen zum City Center Auckland sucht, ist das Spencer on Byron eine gute Wahl. Takapuna ist ein guter Ort in North Shore, der schon ein gewisses Holiday-Feeling ermöglicht. Mit einem schönen Strand. Gut für ein paar Tage. Mit Blick auf die Skyline von CBD Auckland.
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