540 on Great South Motel

4.5 star property
4.5-star motel in Otahuhu

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Exterior
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Reception
1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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540 Great South Road, Cnr Nixon Ave, Otahuhu, Auckland, 1062
  • Place, Grange Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Middlemore Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Suite, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Auckland

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).

What's nearby

  • Grange Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Middlemore Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Eden Park - 14 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Sky Tower - 14 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vietnam Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Domino's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Try It Out Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪lime espresso bar & eatery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

540 on Great South Motel

4.5-star motel in Otahuhu
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 100 m
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite 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

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.

Property is also known as

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540 on Great South Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 345 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

4/10 Poor

Nadia

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy with stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Moana

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The hospitality of the husband and wife. The room suited myself and granddaughters.. safe.. awesome security xxxx
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
540 was clean and met our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean motel, helpful staff, would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maraia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikau

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very easy going and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome service, affordable, walking distance to all local shops would highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you very we are very happy with our room the location was just what we needed for our short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

rose

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great, close to the airport and middlemore hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable Good service Comfty beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Annamieka

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely wasn’t what it looks like in the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Siosifa

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karllie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Soileti

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place was secure and safe. Very spacious and location was convenient.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and caring, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025