Hotel Information: Salvaged from a shipwreck, the lobby’s wooden floors are paired with contemporary minimalist furnishings and go nicely with the hotel’s understated nautical theme. Public areas are scattered with potted orchids and funky modern chairs. The hotel caters mainly to business travelers, conference groups, and families.

Insider tip: Takapuna Beach, less than a half-km from the Spencer on Byron, is a popular local beach where Aucklanders flock on sunny weekends. From here are views across to Rangitoto, an ancient volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf. The scenic coastal path that leads along the coast to Milford Beach is a noted Auckland walk.

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Rooms

Each of the Spencer on Byron's 249 studios and suites feature city and/or water views with walk-out balconies off the bedroom. Kitchenettes are tiled and feature black stone countertops with sinks, refrigerators, microwaves, and an array of cooking utensils and pans. Lounge areas are furnished with armchairs or sofas. Desks with lamps provide high-speed Internet access on request (cables and cards from reception). Satellite TVs show Sky Sport, Sky Movies, CNN, Discovery Channel, NHK (Japan), KTV (Korea), and Jet TV (Taiwan).

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Pay movies
• CD player
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Balcony
• Climate control
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Direct-dial phone
• Voice mail
• Kitchenette
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Extra towels/bedding

• Turndown service (on request)
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Television - Satellite service
• Iron/ironing board
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms
• Cookware/dishes/utensils
• Washer/dryer
• Separate dining area
• Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
• Wheelchair accessible

Recreation

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.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Swimming on site
• Windsurfing nearby
• Boat launch nearby

• Tennis on site
• Basketball nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Playground nearby

Property Amenities

This 249-guestroom hotel occupies a tower block set two blocks from Takapuna town centre. It provides five conference rooms and two boardrooms with wireless Internet access, as well as business services. The Spencer on Byron also has an outdoor heated swimming pool and spa tub with city and harbour views, plus a tennis court and gym.

Complimentary self parking and valet parking for guests is available in the open-air space around the hotel, and in a large, covered car park adjacent to the hotel.

The Spencer on Byron offers several conference/function rooms, Internet access in public areas, and a full range of business services through reception. Equipment for rent includes slide projectors, overhead projectors, and electronic whiteboards , TVs, VCRs, and video cameras, as well as laptops.

Internet access: Wired and wireless Internet access is available throughout the conference and boardrooms. Access for those without a New Zealand wireless account is available for an hourly cost per station, or per 24-hour period. Thirty-day passes are also available. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Conference/function room(s): The Spencer on Byron's five conference rooms cover 682 square metres and offer updated audio-visual equipment, and lighting and sound systems. They can accommodate groups from 5–700. All five rooms can be integrated to form one large space, the Spencer Ballroom, with 300 seated or 700 cocktail style.
A 27-square-metre boardroom stands adjacent to the conference area and seats 12 people. It offers district views.
The two-storey Penthouse Boardroom on the 20th floor has sweeping views along the coastline. It fits 14 boardroom style or 30 for cocktails, and can also be used for private lunches and dinners. Level one contains the main boardroom and a kitchen, while level two has three breakout rooms suitable for six people each.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Number of rooms: 249
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Number of floors: 19
• Bar/lounge
• Business services
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Computer rental
• Concierge desk
• Concierge services
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Express check- in

• Express check-out
• Fitness equipment
• Health club
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access - wireless
• Library
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (free)
• Parking (valet)
• Patio
• Picnic area
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Shopping on site
• Spa tub
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Television in lobby
• Tour assistance
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and 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.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

National Rating

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4-star plus and is displayed on this page as 4-½ stars.

Location Details

Auckland International Airport (AKL) Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 36 km.

Getting there: Taxi or airport shuttle bus are the most convenient way to travel from the airport to the Spencer on Byron. Car rentals are available online.

Getting around: Auckland's extensive public transport network is divided into five colour-coded areas, of which Central (pale blue) and Northern (dark blue) are of most use to visitors. The Spencer on Byron lies within the Northern area. The colours help navigate maps, timetables, and bus stops.

The Transport Centre in the middle of Takapuna (0.5 km from the hotel) is the bus terminal for public buses to the northern suburbs and Devonport. Bus 813 goes to Devonport every 15 minutes (every 30 minutes on Sundays). To the city centre, the bus stop is on Burns Avenue one block from the Spencer on Byron Hotel. Bus routes 82–89 go to the city, where they turn along Quay Street and up Albert Street as far as Aotea Square. They operate every 15 minutes until late evening, take about 20 minutes, and cost approximately NZ$3 (AU$2.50). Day passes covering all trains, buses, and ferries cost NZ$10–$15 (AU$12.60). A taxi to the city centre is NZ$25–$30 (AU$21–$25). Fees subject to change without notice.

Bus details

Closest bus stop to the hotel: Spencer on Byron Hotel
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 45 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$26–$36 (AU$22-30); subject to change without notice.

Schedule and directions (subject to change without notice): Two shuttle bus companies operate from the airport. Shuttles can be caught directly outside both the domestic and international terminal buildings. There is no fixed itinerary; the shuttle drops passengers off at hotels and other locations on request. They depart approximately every twenty minutes.

Taxi details

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 35 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$65 (AU$55)

Instructions: The Spencer on Byron has a negotiated rate with President Taxis. Drivers wait outside the arrivals hall with guests' names on a signboard. Guests must contact the hotel 48 hours in advance in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Hotel contact information will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.

Car details

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 45 minutes

Driving directions from Auckland International Airport (AKL): Leave the International Terminal by driving up Ray Emery Drive to the main set of traffic lights, following the signs directing to Auckland. Turn left onto George Bolt Memorial Drive and follow this for approximately 5 km before merging with Motorway 20A. Follow the motorway over the Mangere Bridge and then take the Queenstown Road exit. Turn right and proceed on the bridge over the motorway along Pah Road, which becomes Manukau Road. Turn left on Epsom Road. Turn right on Gillies Avenue and follow this to the on-ramp for the Northern Motorway 1. While entering the motorway, merge towards the centre lanes and head for the Harbour Bridge and North Shore. Once over the Harbour Bridge, take the third exit signposted to Takapuna. Keep to the right and turn right at the first set of traffic lights. Turn left into Burns Avenue. Continue to the second roundabout and turn right onto Byron Avenue. The hotel is on the left.

Dining

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.

Address

9-17 Byron Street

Auckland,

New Zealand

Nearest major airport:

Auckland, New Zealand (AKL-Auckland Intl.)

Area:

North Shore, New Zealand