Hotels in Auckland

Epsom Motel

Auckland

Epsom Motel 1

Axel’s take

A practical Epsom base with welcoming staff, clean rooms and uneven bathroom updates.

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Axel’s rating: 8.0/10 · A simple, independent motel in Auckland’s Epsom district

Epsom Motel is a simple, independent motel that makes a strong pick for Showgrounds events, Greenlane appointments or a practical Auckland stopover. Booking.com says it was renovated and reopened in August 2025, and recent guests across Booking.com, Hotels.com and Tripadvisor repeatedly praise cleanliness and welcoming staff. Free parking, air conditioning and cooking facilities in selected units make it useful for families and longer stays, without paying for unnecessary extras.

The refresh has not reached every corner: bathroom condition remains a recurring weak spot, even where kitchens and furnishings earn praise. Some guests also mention traffic noise, light leaking into rooms and difficulty reaching reception. Arrange late arrivals beforehand and confirm your room’s kitchen setup. We’d skip it if you need polished bathrooms, dependable round-the-clock reception or a downtown sightseeing base.

Rooms
Refreshed kitchens and furnishings earn praise, but layouts and bathroom condition vary.
Cleanliness
Recent feedback is predominantly positive across several sites.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength; reaching reception can be less reliable.
Amenities
Free parking and Wi-Fi, air conditioning, laundry and selected units with kitchenettes or full kitchens.
Fees and surprises
Pets require advance notice and an extra fee; arrange arrivals outside the published check-in window.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

232 Greenlane West Road, Auckland

Handy for Auckland Showgrounds, Alexandra Park and Cornwall Park, rather than downtown sightseeing.

Amenities and check-in

Free parking and Wi-Fi, air conditioning, laundry and selected units with kitchenettes or full kitchens.

Check-in

after 1:00 PM

Check-out

before 10:00 AM

  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Laundry (extra charge)
  • Free Wi-Fi
Additional hotel policies
  • Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between NZD 8.00 and NZD 15.00 for adults, NZD 8.00 and NZD 15.00 for children (approximately); Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.00 per night
  • Hotel policies: Cot: NZD 35 per guest per night; Pet deposit: NZD 35 per guest per stay; Pets: NZD 35 per guest per stay
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Epsom Motel — Auckland, New Zealand

Epsom Motel is a simple, independent motel in Auckland’s Epsom district in Auckland, New Zealand.

Address: 232 Greenlane West Road, Auckland. Property ID: 2898313.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/auckland/epsom-motel-2898313

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Axel's take: 8.0/10

A practical Epsom base with welcoming staff, clean rooms and uneven bathroom updates. A simple, independent motel in Auckland’s Epsom district, scored for what it is.

Epsom Motel is a simple, independent motel that makes a strong pick for Showgrounds events, Greenlane appointments or a practical Auckland stopover. Booking.com says it was renovated and reopened in August 2025, and recent guests across Booking.com, Hotels.com and Tripadvisor repeatedly praise cleanliness and welcoming staff. Free parking, air conditioning and cooking facilities in selected units make it useful for families and longer stays, without paying for unnecessary extras.

The refresh has not reached every corner: bathroom condition remains a recurring weak spot, even where kitchens and furnishings earn praise. Some guests also mention traffic noise, light leaking into rooms and difficulty reaching reception. Arrange late arrivals beforehand and confirm your room’s kitchen setup. We’d skip it if you need polished bathrooms, dependable round-the-clock reception or a downtown sightseeing base.

  • Best for: Showgrounds and Alexandra Park visitors; Families wanting cooking facilities; Greenlane medical visits

  • Watch out for: Uneven bathroom condition; Traffic noise and light intrusion in some rooms; Limited reception availability

  • Location: Handy for Auckland Showgrounds, Alexandra Park and Cornwall Park, rather than downtown sightseeing.

  • Rooms: Refreshed kitchens and furnishings earn praise, but layouts and bathroom condition vary.

  • Cleanliness: Recent feedback is predominantly positive across several sites.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength; reaching reception can be less reliable.

  • Amenities: Free parking and Wi-Fi, air conditioning, laundry and selected units with kitchenettes or full kitchens.

  • Fees and surprises: Pets require advance notice and an extra fee; arrange arrivals outside the published check-in window.

Axel's opinion of Epsom Motel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Epsom Motel

  • Property type: Mini-hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 232 Greenlane West Road, Auckland
  • Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between NZD 8.00 and NZD 15.00 for adults, NZD 8.00 and NZD 15.00 for children (approximately); Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.00 per night
  • Hotel policies: Cot: NZD 35 per guest per night; Pet deposit: NZD 35 per guest per stay; Pets: NZD 35 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: Breakfast, Breakfast in the room, Parking, Parking nearby, Laundry (extra charge), Free Wi-Fi, Kitchen
  • Check-in from: 13:00
  • Check-out by: 10:00
  • City page: Hotels in Auckland

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

2 Bedrooms Standard room

Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

Deluxe room

1 Bedroom Deluxe room

Suite

1 Bedroom Suite

2 Bedrooms Suite

Single Suite

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Triple Suite

2 Bedrooms Quintuple Suite

Comfort Suite

1 Bedroom Comfort Suite

  • Bedrooms: 1

Deluxe Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Single Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Triple Suite

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment with balcony

2 Bedrooms Apartment

2 Bedrooms Family Apartment

1 Bedroom Double Apartment with balcony (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Family Apartment

Studio

Studio with courtyard view

Studio with balcony

Single Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

Standard Studio

Superior Studio

Cottage with view

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