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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
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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Basic Suite, Bathtub | Jetted tub

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $61
$53 nightly
$61 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

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, Spark Arena
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Basic Suite, Bathtub

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

With a stay at 540 on Great South Motel in Auckland (Otahuhu), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sylvia Park Shopping Center and Go Media Stadium. .This motel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Spark Arena and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Sky Tower.
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What's nearby

  • Otahuhu Pool and Leisure Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grange Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Go Media Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Sky Tower - 15 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Spark Arena - 16 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Vietnam Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lima Bintang - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Try It Out Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lime Espresso Bar & Eatery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sam Woo - ‬12 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 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 self 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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. 142 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 404 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great check in process, frirndly staff, clean renovated room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evyonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was amazing. Enjoyed our 2 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

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
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8/10 Good

Lay Chin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerrie

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
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10/10 Excellent

ellice

Staff were awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Koro

Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Gurwinder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room served our purpose and was good enough
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean motel, helpful staff, would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nikau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very easy going and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and suitable for my trip
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

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
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6/10 Okay

Radhika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and caring, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was easy and th
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Nadège

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great.Great value for money.cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Tuskany

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
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10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome service, affordable, walking distance to all local shops would highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything allgood
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

rose

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