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540 on Great South Motel

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Reception
Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
540 Great South Road, Cnr Nixon Ave, Otahuhu, Auckland, 1062
  • Middlemore Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sylvia Park Shopping Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mt. Smart Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Suite, Bathtub

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Basic Suite, Bathtub

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Auckland

With a stay at 540 on Great South Motel in Auckland (Otahuhu), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mt. Smart Stadium and Rainbow's End. .This eco-certified motel is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Sky Tower and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Eden Park.
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What's nearby

  • Middlemore Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sylvia Park Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Mt. Smart Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Rainbow's End - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Otahuhu Station - 3 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chok Chai Thai Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sam Woo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Secret Thai Garden - ‬13 min walk

About this property

540 on Great South Motel

Eco-certified motel in Auckland with free parking
540 on Great South Motel offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 26-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area. Additional features at this motel include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 100 meters.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and express check-out. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 100 metres
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20 to 30 for adults and NZD 20 to 30 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance to arrange private airport transfers and confirm the number of guests per reservation.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 40.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20.00 to 30.00 for adults, and NZD 20.00 to 30.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50.00
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 40.0 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

540 Great South
540 Great South Motel
540 Great South Motel Auckland
540 Great South Auckland
540 On Great South Motel Auckland/Otahuhu
540 On Great South Hotel Otahuhu
540 on Great South Motel Motel
540 on Great South Motel Auckland
540 on Great South Motel Motel Auckland

540 on Great South Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 311 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities with everything we needed. Comfy bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rikke

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accomodation for my family for the night. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Willie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vending machines and nearby eateries
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Clean room, friendly owner. Had a kitchenette which was a good feature saving dinner costs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

JT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
2 Star Motel
Not trying to bag on this place, but it is kind of a dump. If it fits your budget, then there’s nothing wrong with it. I had a family of five, it just didn’t meet our needs. More than one night here and my wife would file divorce…..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

MT

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will definitely be back thanks heaps
Staff we’re totally amazing pools and take aways close by and The Maori Kai Hangi Shop was straight across the road of your keen to try Maori Kai Food yum will definitely stay again when next in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mya

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant Suprise
Pleasant surprise with this hotel, spacious and clean, good parking and walking distance to train station to easily get to my event at Eden Park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaspinder

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brittnee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good, clean and tidy
Reception closes at 1700hrs, I made the booking around 1645hrs and gave them a call.Kept the key and clear instructions. Clean room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Renee

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kepa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for what we needed. A stop over for our kids to rest on a long drive. Clean tidy cheap
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and convenient to work
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shenika

Travelled with family
Ok stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space for resting during your trip
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Farzeem

Disliked: Staff & service
The customer service was really pathetic the lady at the front desk was not even any helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Malvern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024