540 on Great South Motel

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Exterior
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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540 Great South Road, Cnr Nixon Ave, Otahuhu, Auckland, 1062
  • Place, Otahuhu Pool and Leisure Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Grange Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2

Basic Suite, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Studio Suite with Two Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Suite, Bathtub

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

Executive Suite with Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Basic Suite, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 5

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

SPA Suite

  • Sleeps 4

1 bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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About this property

540 on Great South Motel

A snack bar/deli, a meeting room, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, limo/town car service, and a computer station are onsite.
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.

During your stay at 540 on Great South Motel, you'll be within walking distance of Middlemore Hospital. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • 8 minutes by car from Go Media Stadium and 12 minutes from University of Auckland
  • Ferry terminal, cruise terminal, and shopping center shuttle service available for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
540 on Great South Motel offers transfers from the cruise terminal and ferry terminal (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 140 out of 398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 398 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photo makes it look nice and child friendly. Defently not the case and it definitely doesnt look like the picture advertised. Staf were not friendly and i returned for the second night to find the cleanera has left my door unlocked and opened all day...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tuskany

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
No issues with stay. Great staff and communication. Loved how clean the room was. Bit of a down side, milk in fridge was expired…. Besides that, was a great stay. Will be sure to definitely book here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ellice

Staff were awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Liua

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything allgood
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff Clean room and nice amenities. Was good for what we needed a room for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evyonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was amazing. Enjoyed our 2 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sumeiie

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Miranda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jo-Anne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no room information other than wifi password. The corridors smelled strongly of air fresheners. The room smelled dirty so we kept the air conditioning on. The lounge had what looked like body fluids stains on it so we didn’t sit on it. The window didn’t close, luckily on the second floor so low chance of break in. Noisy . Thin walls and noisy guests. Bathroom sink cabinet shelf was broken. Car park not locked at night, people running around inside. Lucky our rental car didn’t get damaged.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were friendly and very helpful. The room was comfortable, clean and it had great amenities. We would definitely stay there again and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Glenda

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

eongerrit

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised. Our room was clean and tidy. Shower looked new and everything worked. We traveled with kids who used the sofa bed. I like that there was a separate TV in the main bedroom. The whole property inside was clean, air conditioned and well kept. Parking was easy and close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Shivendra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have the last $100 left in your pocket, only then decide to stay in this hotel. Strong chemical perfume smell, rude and arrogant lady staff. Thin walls and old creaking floors will make you hear every move of other guests in the hotel. The photos are taken from wide angle lenses because the room sizes are not as big as it looks in the pics. Only and only plus point is that its one of the cheapest with free parking. Better pay little extra and find some other place in the town. less than 1 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Radhika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lay Chin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Corrina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sitaleki

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaheel

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dodgy motel, greeted by someone in their PJ's smoking at reception, receptionist told us to park under the security camera just to be sure vehicle wasn't broken into. once in the room, which is through a rabbit warren, the room smelt musty, vanity was broken, old milk left in the fridge and the sofa bed had old sheets on it. Needless to say we did not stay, lost our money but stayed down the road and felt much safer in a clean and tidy room. Would never recommend this establishment!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaison

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salote

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was easy and th
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025