Otahuhu stay.Your stay at this Otahuhu motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Middlemore Hospital and Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building. Also, Sylvia Park Shopping Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Go Media Stadium is within 6 miles (10 km).
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A meeting room and limo/town car service are available. An area shuttle within 100 meters and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly 540 on Great South Motel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This 4.5-star Auckland motel is smoke free.
38 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Deli
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Car service
Tour and ticket information
Wedding services available
Computer for guest use
Newspapers for purchase
Television in lobby
No smoking on site
1 conference room
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.
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.
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
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
Entertainment
26-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
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 within 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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 40.0 per day.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.
We should mention
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
Alcohol isn't served at 540 on Great South Motel.
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
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540 on Great South Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 345 reviews
10 - Excellent
119
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 345 reviews
8 - Good
136
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 345 reviews
6 - Okay
56
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 345 reviews
4 - Poor
26
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 345 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
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
4/10 Poor
Nadia
Aug 14, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our shower pressure was amazing but the shower holder clip was broken and showering was near impossible. The bathroom extractor fan wasn’t working so steam and odours remain trapped in the bathroom unless aired into the whole room. The fold out couch had stains on the cushions and dipped
I stayed at 540 Great South Rd for work. It was convenient and close to where I work. I was pleased that the room was clean ,the bed was a king size and comfortable. The room was cleaned daily and towels etc replaced. Coffee and tea was also replaced daily. The motel is close food outlets.
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Moana
Travelled with family
Jul 30, 2025
Liked: Amenities
The hospitality of the husband and wife. The room suited myself and granddaughters.. safe.. awesome security xxxx
Thank you for catering us we enjoyed our stay. Only thing that needs improving is the electric frying pan it didn't work and also toilet seat needs to be fixed properly x
Not from Auckland. This was a decision made at the last minute. Since traffic is very bad in akl we had to travel a day & spent a night. For a cheap room, it is what is expected. I booked this motel because it was a 10 mins drive to my 0800 appointment this morning. We had a good sleep.
Very busy area.
Maraia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandra
Travelled with family
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
One of the bed covers had a stain on it that looked like blood .also no pillow cases and there was poop splatters on the loo which was gross .. other than that it was great. Nice and quite and easy to find as we drove 5 hours to get there . We would stay there again.
It doesn't look like much from the outside but my room was very comfortable and exceeded my expectations. Service was great and I was able to find good coffee, breakfast and dinner within walking distance. I would stay here again.
Karllie
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl
Feb 18, 2025
Cheryl
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Soileti
Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Feb 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place was secure and safe. Very spacious and location was convenient.