The Spencer hosts conferences, gala dinners and awards evenings of up to 500 guests, with six function rooms and a pre-function area for 150, and suites for delegates on site. The hotel stands at 9-17 Byron Avenue in Takapuna, on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand.
Seminars and company events
The meeting floor is built around the Spencer Ballroom, which can run as one plenary for 500 or split into four smaller rooms with soundproofed movable walls. Five more rooms, from a 10-seat boardroom to the 200-guest Tasman Room, give breakout space for multi-track programs. Several rooms have daylight, and free Wi-Fi runs throughout. The pre-function area outside the rooms holds up to 150 people and can serve drinks and snacks between sessions. Floor plans and an enquiry form are on the hotel's site.
Weddings and receptions
The hotel recommends the Spencer Ballroom for large weddings, galas and awards nights, with the pre-function area for arrival drinks. Smaller receptions fit the Pacific Room, with bi-fold doors that open, or the Kestrel Room. Guests can stay in the hotel's suites on the night.
Rooms and capacities
The Spencer Ballroom covers 682 square meters and takes up to 500 guests, with an option for natural daylight. The Tasman Room, 186 square meters, takes 200 and suits large presentations or breakouts. The Pacific Room, 152 square meters, takes 180, with daylight on one side and opening bi-fold doors. The Normandie Room, 90 square meters, takes 90 and works for smaller meetings or as a breakout next to a main event. The Kestrel Room, 74 square meters, takes 70, with daylight on one side and optional bi-fold doors. The Boardroom, 27 square meters, seats 10, with daylight and French doors for fresh air.
Accommodation
Rooms are studios, one-bedroom suites, some with a balcony, and family suites, so delegates can stay where they meet. A spa pool is open; the heated lap pool is closed for repair works at the time of writing.
Catering
The hotel provides catering options for events, and drinks and light bites can be served in the pre-function area. The hotel also runs its own dining and bar. Ask the events team for menus and break formats.
History and setting
The hotel opened in 2001 and has hosted conferences on the North Shore since. Takapuna is a commercial and residential center with a beach on the Hauraki Gulf, shops and restaurants within walking distance, which gives delegates options for evenings out.
Getting there
The address is 9-17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna, Auckland 0622. The hotel says it is close to public transport. The Auckland Harbour Bridge links Takapuna to the city center, and Auckland Airport is the gateway for out-of-town delegates.
