540 on Great South Motel (Otahuhu, New Zealand) - 34 Hotel Reviews & 27 Photos

calJCS

oakland, ca

Senior Contributor

22 reviews

Reviews in 17 cities

21 helpful votes

“Airport sleep in a neiggborhood”

Reviewed 22 March 2012

Although close to airport, make sure to prearrange free shuttle to avoid expensive transport(cancels out savings). Apparently shuttle isn't available every day, frustratingly. Good: walk to Thai Secreymt Garden restaurant for really good food in a unique atmosphere. Not so good: housekeeping, shuttle as above, staff weren't helpful. Wouldn't stay here again More

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travelingbandt

Blauvelt New York

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3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

3 helpful votes

“Well taken care of”

Reviewed 15 February 2012

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We were part of a group staying here, and the host couldn't have been more accommodating. Ron, Muriel and their staff were always there to give recommendations of places to eat, and places to go. Our stay there was lengthy so having the laundry available was such an added bonus. We were able to access a rental car from them... More

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Thank you for your kind comments. The staff of 540 appreciate your feedback. Good and unfortunately some bad comments are what makes 540 strive to excel. We love improving service and genuinely try to rectify any shortcomings immediately when we can. With your great comments, we have now have to plan a way to make your next stay even more... More

Pat231045

Wellington, New Zealand

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4 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Ok for a night but no more”

Reviewed 1 February 2012

Good hosts but the soundproofing is almost non-existent. I could hear every word said in the room next door as well as slamming drawers television and arguments. I had the misfortune to be there for an extended period and it was just awful. Terrible area. I guess it depends on your expectations but 4 stars it is not. More

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Unfortunately, I have to say that the comments made here are not quite fully described. Due to my belief that the circumstances under which you stayed in our Motel are private I cannot expand on the matter fully. You refer to a single occasion to which the matter was resolved quickly and with your appreciation. I can only say let... More

Brins

New Zealand

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5 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

8 helpful votes

“Convienient for airport”

Reviewed 27 December 2011

We were impressed with the ease of staying here for an airport stay, might not seem close but the free pick up makes it great, also really close to a number of eating places. Very clean and tidy so would certainly recommend, we were travelling as 5 and fitted into one room together easy. More

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Thank you for your very kind review. It is pleasing to hear of guests good experiences, an area that all our staff here try to ensure that our guests do have. As for the area, first impressions are sometimes a little daunting, it is an older area of Auckland, but an area that does have its own unique atmosphere. It... More

lauren_d8

Melbourne

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28 reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

6 helpful votes

“Nothing but great things to say!”

Reviewed 14 December 2011

We chose this place due to the free shuttle and the free breakfast. This place is a really nice place to stay. We stayed twice for two seperate Auckland flights and found it to be BRILLANT. The first time the receptionist was SO lovely and my friends and I couldnt stop talking about how sweet she was. The room was... More

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panther029

Melbourne, Australia

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56 reviews

Reviews in 34 cities

27 helpful votes

“Easy to recommend”

Reviewed 9 November 2011

For us, the 540 motel is well located: on the southern side of Auckland about halfway between the airport and the city - 15 mins from each both by car. This is a suburban precinct and therefore not a tourist area, We were heading south to Rotarua the next morning so it suited us. Ron is a delightful host and... More

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Your review is most welcome. We appreciate your comments and recommendation to others to use our Motel. We do have a couple of rooms that may be smaller than average, whereby the room allocation can sometimes be restricted due to house occupancy. On average our rooms are larger than other sites. More

kaknick

Manchester

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12 reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

11 helpful votes

“Served it's purpose”

Reviewed 7 November 2011

I expect this happens a lot. People travel New Zealand on a daily budget, are blown away with the experience of some very valuable and quirky B&Bs and then head on to Auckland expecting to get a very similar experience for a similar price. Unfortunately, Auckland seems to be twice or three times as expensive as almost anywhere else in... More

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Thank you for your review. Views in Auckland are very minimal, as it is within a city. We make no secret as to our vicinity. Comparing a Motel to B&B's is a little unjust as the difference is chalk and cheese. We interact with our guests as much as possible and provide services that are not commonly available at other... More

JaykUSAandAustralia

USA and Australia

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9 reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

4 helpful votes

“Not an Airport Hotel”

Reviewed 24 September 2011

Shuttle service was not available when I arrived at the airport 5:30 pm on a Saturday. It is $50 cab ride to the hotel. I was told I was at fault because I should have had the foresight to arrange this in advance because "this is a small family-run motel." The motel is in fact not small, and I did... More

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We appreciate your comments. Regarding the Airport transfers, we indicate on all our descriptions the following clause " Airport transfers-Flight details essential for this service-We do not pick up randomly". I was concerned with the conversation we had whilst taking you back to the Airport the next morning at 5.45am for you your 6am check in time. With what you... More

Carlos G

Los Angeles, California

1 review

“Great Service,by Ron”

Reviewed 20 September 2011

We were 21 people from Habitat for Humanity,we stay for 11 nights. Manager Ron went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable,excellent experience i would stay again and again. More

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Thank you for your review. We do what we do because we want to, and this is valued by guests like yourself. More

joanandroger

Seattle, Washington

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Super friendly manager, airport transport and great service at a modest hotel, convenient to bus and rail to downtown.”

Reviewed 18 September 2011

Managers Ron and Muriel Smythe spared no effort in making our group of Habitat for Humanity volunteers welcome and comfortable at the 540 on Great South motel. I highly recommend it. More

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It was a pleasure to have Habitat for Humanity stay with us as we know it was for you to stay here. More

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