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540 on Great South Motel

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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, Middlemore Hospital
    ‪3 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Basic Suite, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 5

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4

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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 15-minute drive of Sky Tower and Go Media Stadium. .This motel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Mount Eden and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Spark Arena.

What's nearby

  • Otahuhu Pool and Leisure Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grange Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Middlemore Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sky Tower - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Eden Park - 15 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Vietnam Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Try It Out Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lima Bintang - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Domino's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

540 on Great South Motel

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.

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

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
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

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. 133 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 384 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite being in a low demographic area, the hotel and it's carpark were safe. The staff at reception were very courteous and friendly. Our room was very clean, we had the one bedroom studio with a small living room with couch and kitchenette. The bed is wide and comfortable. Only 10 minutes drive to Sylvia Park shopping mall and not too far to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no breakfast option so umable to comment on that. Staff were lovely, and the email communication beforehand was super useful. We were in Room 16 and it was clean and tidy, but it looks as though a repair is needed on the kitchen benchtop which appeared to have water damage. Bed was comfy and the shower was great which was all we needed for our short overnight stay. We would definitely return again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shabiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and suitable for my trip
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Summah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything but the beds were great, amazing pressured shower! Bit noisy outside but main road so to be expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ayla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was nice. Room was ok but was not clean under the beds there was rubbish and socks from when other people had stayed . I had a toddler so it wasnt ideal for her to be rolling on the ground gross. The plugs didnt fit the Sinks .And stains on the Under sheets the covered the bottom of the beds. Thats probly why they dont clean under there coz u cant see unless u look under yourself. Any way it served its purpose some wea to sleep. Probly wont be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. The lady at reception helped me with the place that i wanted to
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great.Great value for money.cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

sandip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy and free parking, helpful staff, good safety measures However, old and smelly carpet, room and motel feels old and needing care.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Layla

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decent for a whānau of 5 to fit in for a couple nights, wouldnt recommend a long stay with young kids but for a few adults would be fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Davite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for me and my kids.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alisa

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
100 percent enjoyed our stay. The guy at the counter was so inviting and awesome. Loved his Great service. Our room was clean and tidy. Shower was great and had a really nice rest. Checkout was smooth got our deposit straight away. Will Definitely return here on our next trip up from hawkesbay. Thank you for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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