Name: Ascot Epsom Motel
Address: Great South Roadnewmarket, 92, Auckland, 1051, NZ

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Sandra

Had everything we needed
Not luxurious but very fair for the price paid and awesome showers
Would recommend

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Chan

Parking

Self

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2026

Micayla

This place badly needs renovating. Everything feels old, worn out, and poorly maintained. For the price they charge, it's just not good enough. The bed only had a sheet on it with no duvet or proper blanket, even though it is nearly winter and the bathroom window wouldn't shut because the handle was broken. The TV didn't even work, and the Wi-Fi wouldn't connect at all. The room also wasn't very clean. There were empty packets and opened soap bars left in the drawers from previous guests.
Overall, this motel feels neglected and run down. There are better motels right next door for a similar price, so I wouldn't recommend staying here.

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 May 2026

Robert

This was once a really good motel that I used to recommend. NOT ANY MORE. Rats, mice, ants, flies, broken and chipped tiles, paint flaking off, furnishings broken or rotting, the shower flooded (not draining properly) scum came out of the shower drainage and then I slipped and fell, tv didn't work. And for another room. No TVs worked. Spa pool full of stagnant water and mosquitos. Sadly no refund. The bed was comfy though and the air con worked. But I would not recommend this at all anymore and will never go back.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Parminder

Great staff

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Marcus

This is a cost-friendly hotel. It worked for me.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Parminder

Staff was great reception guy was so helpful

Partner

2/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Jason

We booked the accommodation for an Australian guest as it was close to Auckland Showgrounds. However upon his arrival at the Motel he was offered a room that was substantially below normal standards and was greeted by a number of cockroaches upon opening the door. Needless to say that alternative accommodation was found elsewhere even though 5 nights had been prepaid which apparently is non-refundable. Certainly wouldn't recommend staying here.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2026

Helen

The room was clean and comfortable. The shower was very good.
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
I would have liked real milk in the fridge and some toiletries such as body wash and shampoo.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Krista

As always, the staff were so amazing.

Friends

4/10

Poor

12 Mar 2026

Shahana

Room had a weird smell and the floor was sticky and the spa pool outside was horrible with pest. Staffs were friendly thou. Easy to locate shops nearby. Parking was okay.

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

Nikhil

Low maintenance low quality rooms good enough for 1-2 night stay

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Bruce

The staff are friendly and welcoming, the facilities are good, there is plenty of off street parking, and it is in a convenient location, on Great South Roadm

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

Stephen

We were on the ground floor so did not have a balcony, but a small enclosed patio which was great. Good Wifi available and all the bed linen and towels were fresh and spotlessly clean.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2026

Sandra

The staff was lovely. The building/ room is run down. The shower was poor with mold on the shelf, and the shower literally sounded like it was going to explode. The grouting was very poor in the bathroom look very unhygienic. The tap, in the bathroom was very hard to turn on. Okay for one night stay, but no we would not go back.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Feb 2026

Leonie

Very shabby - needs a revamp. Reception lady very cheery. Conveniently close to Remuera station and eateries.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

John

Staff was excellent

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Feb 2026

Sue

room clean
old

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2026

Sean

Room for was fine for the price. Shower was really good and staff were friendly

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

Karl

The room was in a very poor state. Damage to the room, smoke alarm removed, light shade falling down, shower nozzle wouldn't stay up at all and towels provided were very small with one set missing, Heat pump vents missing, bed was very hard and pillows worn out. The Freeview channels had next to no signal, the pictures on the site did not show any of this and must have been very old.

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

Georgina

The room, plates and cutlery were not clean. The “free wifi” was not offered. There was a bond to pay on arrival which we only got back because I brought it up at checkout. The photos look very different to the rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Junita

Staff was lovely at reception easy check in

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jan 2026

Daniela

Thank you for hosting us last minute

4/10

Poor

07 Jan 2026

Penaia

The room was dirty and the floor was sticky. Over deodorized. 2 towels only for 3 people. Heatpump was in disrepair. Flaking paint. Outside was mouldy and unkempt.
Looked like it was used for temporary/emergency housing.
We would definitely not recommend to anybody.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2026

Krista

I have stayed here before but unfortunately this time round it was a little disappointing. The air conditioning didn’t function properly so it was very hot and stuffy. When one of the neighbouring units showered there was a loud squealing noise coming from the pipes. And although we booked for 3 people, there were only 2 towels and flannels provided. The staff were lovely though and check in/out was quick and easy.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

05 Dec 2025

Garth

TV didn't work properly, furniture was grubby, place was clean but lacked character.

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2025

ravikash

Perfect location with friendly staffs

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

Hansel

Staff were great. room was tidy

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Richard

Clean room, friendly staff

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Nov 2025

Luke

Does what it says on the packet. Cheap but functional- was a shame the room smelled like stale cigarettes but was fine for a place to rest my head between activities. The free parking was fantastic though. A bit tired and run down - shower was old and mouldy but pressure was great. Limited pillows and towels but for the price wasn’t too bad

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

19 Nov 2025

Richard

Had to wait more than 40 minutes at check in time because the room wasn’t ready. VERY POOR customer service.
Amenities are old and need renovating.
Cleaning was terrible.
The whole establishment is a major let down.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Nov 2025

Suzanne

The room was shabby and really hardly clean when you opened the curtains the spa pool area was filthy sorry no other way to descibe it ,I don't mind old but no excuse for uncleanliness.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Nov 2025

Alannah

Check-in and check-out were easy, the staff were lovely, the beds were comfortable and the rooms were clean. And we were close to the event we were attending over the long weekend.
A few concerns though; there was no smoke detector in the rooms and there was no fire extinguisher/fire blanket.
And there was no bin in the bathroom for female sanatory products.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

05 Nov 2025

Lyn

Although everything appeared to be clean, found the stairs up to second floor not particularly safe. Bathroom toilet holder broken. No milk supplied and no cooking facilities. Outside presentation was very very unkempt and extremely shabby and alot of maintenance definitely required. I would not be staying there again and would not recommend anyone else to stay.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2025

Tipene

Room was spotless very clean. Enjoyed our stay will definitely book through Ascot epsom motel on our next adventure to Auckland. Staff were also helpful around the place. Thank yous

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

26 Oct 2025

Heather

Black mould, air con not working, tv decided when it wants to work, smelly dirty shower curtain, hole in wall beside power plug, no tea towel for dishes etc etc

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2025

M.

Pretty basic but for the price you got basic.. old furniture, had no clean sponges in the kitchen, no tea towel for dishes..no couches only beds.. and wifi was terrible..

2/10

Poor

20 Oct 2025

Zac

Place was not what i was expecting sheets had crumbs on the inside obviously not changed air conditioning was very had to get going then when It was it would stop. Overall look of the place was very run down along with the properties surrounding it would not recommend

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2025

Crystal

Just a couple of things were a little bit dirty. There was a little bit of soil, grass and a leaf on the floor and the cutlery and dishes needed to be rewashed before we could use them.
The whole place could do with a refresh but for the cheap price it was fine.
The person who checked me in was very nice, kind and patient. I was very tired and sad as my dog was in surgery getting an amputation so I was grateful that our host was really nice.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

26 Sep 2025

Ian

Motorway noise interrupted sleep, together with noisy tenants conversing until at least 1am.
Parking was tight with scraping of mag wheels on concrete borders and other vehicles parked right up against my driver door. 10 point turning to exit the park this morning!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

25 Sep 2025

tony

At the end of its life say just getting what money they can out of it.
No smoke detectors or evacuation notice in room has court yard that is over grown and no furniture.
Just run down and not cared for

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Meleta

Great for the night and convenient for our trip. Excellent customer service.

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Peter

Hosts were most helpful, polite, knowledgeable, hospitable and available when needed over a 3-week period. Memorable experience, place was clean, neat, well serviced and maintained during my stay. Will book and return soon again

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2025

Dave

Older motel could do with an upgrade

Leisure

4/10

Poor

20 Aug 2025

Melissa

Pre-requested baby cot on Trivago.com, then phoned the Ascot to make sure & confirm there was going to be a baby cot in the room.
Guests arrived and - NO BABY COT!!

Business

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2025

Hayley

The room was perfectly fine thogh very very dated and in dire need of maintenance. Heat pump not working and it felt very old. However you get what you pay for ..

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Nisha

Was very quiet no distractions

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2025

Jane

I locked my car keys in the unit around 7am. I needed to get my Mother to hospital at 7.30am. It t

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2025

Carmel

Firstly, the staff and servuce was 5 stars.... sadly the property and possible cleaning team/products theg are given to use have let this motel down.... its very rundown, rotting broken away kitchenette furniture, the room smelt of bleach (good as knew it was clean, but not pleasant smell), i was unsure if the previous guests sheets were just re-used as there seemed to be a few crumbs and hair in the bed. Only 1 top blanket was provided, this clearjg isnt changed each time as there was a dirty patch on it. Thank goodness the heatpump worked well as we would have been cold with the 1 polarfleece/mink type blanket. The shower pressure is Amazing!!! And the pillows super comfy! So we did have a good sleep as the room was very soundproof. Only have the TVNZ channels worked e.g. got channel 3 but not channel 2! The laundray bags were permanentky left outside our room and the dining chairs were covered in stains so much so we didnt want to sit on them ...under normal circumstances we have left yhe accom and asked for a different room however we were tired and in very late. I hope going forward the owners of this motel will do some maintenance, small cheap upgrades to furniture and provide their cleaning team with nicer scented products other than janola type bleach. As the the location is great as well as the staff we encountered. We travel a lot, and on a budget, it was a treat for us to stay in a motel so it was a big dissapointment that we couldnt enjoy our room due to the above

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2025

Paul

It was well positioned and reasonably priced.
The water pressure in the shower was good.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2025

Richard

This was good value for money. The room was clean and comfortable and the location is very central.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2025

Sai

Kitchen Sink tap problem!

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2025

Tracy

On walkng into the room it felt damp, smelt musty not the cleanest. You have toaster and microwave and jug, crockery a very old manky sponge scourer but no sink to wash the dishes leaving you to use the bathroom sink with no plug.
Broken toilet and tiles everything is just patched.
Bedding was a sheet and blanket there were cigarette burn holes in the bedding when i went to take out the extra blanket from the cupboard for my son it smelt of urine.
Hairs on the towels in the shower and sink.
Smoke alarm not attatched when i told the owner said he would come sort it never did. To expect a deposit of $100 in case you damage the property honestly not sure what would be noticed as damage.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2025

KAREN

Didn't like our TV not having TV 1, TV2 etc available.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

07 Apr 2025

David and linda

Aged and in very poor condition. Nowhere to wash dishes and no tea towel provided. Toilet cistern wouldnt shut off so water ran all night, Took more than 5 minutes to get hot water in the shower this morning. Mould behind toilet

and in shower

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

19 Mar 2025

Bob

I know it was a budget price. No tea towel to wipe dishes for additional use. Toilet brush compartment dirty. Room smelt musty

Business_and_leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Mar 2025

Peter

Rotting timbers, particularly in batrhroom

Business Self

4/10

Poor

21 Feb 2025

Andrew

Please do not rent this property until you fix new bath room with shower cubical, add new flooring, new furniture, new tiles in the court-yard garden.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

11 Feb 2025

Suzie

Disgusting

The place is run down. The room smells bad. Carpets smells. Bathroom is dirty. I wouldn’t even let my dog stay in the room. Disgusting not worth the money. Don’t waste your money on this place. Homeless people staying there. They are fighting.

Self

2/10

Poor

05 Feb 2025

Vanessa

It was not clean, black mould all or the lace curtains, floors were not mopped (photos taken) of unknown substance on the tiles.
No milk to go with the tea and coffee supply, uneven surfaces outside the doors making it harder for the wheelchair. The beds were harder than the tiled floor so no sleep at all making a very uncomfortable drive home. And when asked if by the owner and I told him this, he just said oh sorry and very quickly walked away.

4/10

Poor

02 Feb 2025

Solomon

Motel room needs alot of fixing up, shower floor seem like you were going to fall thru floor! Room looked like it was in real need of doing up! If I would have known room was in this state I would have booked elsewhere. But had already paid in advance. Definitely won't be going back!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2025

Luke

It was OK, clean enough and great value

2/10

Poor

29 Jan 2025

Jan

Bed so hard
No extra pillows
No milk provided

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2025

Ron

Motel has a lower star rating but was convenient for my purpose of a Greenlane clinical center appointment, was able to walk to it, and the price was good.
Was also walking distance to shop in Newmarket.
No problems locating parking spaces for me.
Would use this motel again.
Regards, Ron.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2025

Ash

The Ascot is pretty run down but adequate for a nights stay for a concert at Eden Park close by. The lady at the counter was lovely.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2025

Helena

The staff was amazing , pictures was better than what it was but all round it is definitely okay

Business Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Jan 2025

Emanuel

Staff at reception were very supportive. Rooms were spacious, however upon arrival room cleaniness was an issue but was attended to quickly after complaining. Ascot needs to concentrate on cleaniness and probably have a thorough inspections of their rooms before the guests checkin. Don't let guests pick up on matters that can be attended to before their checkin.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2025

Manuj

Staff was super friendly, helpful and located

4/10

Poor

08 Dec 2024

Sonia

Old property, needs a revamp, sounded like rats running in ceiling, the jioning doors allow all the sounds and voices through. Staff were wonderful, was cheap to stay in but would not go back . It was clean but furnitures and fittings worn and tatty. Sorry would not go back .

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2024

Gwen

Was very comfortable to stay at. Loved the cooking facilities

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2024

ryan

Booked last minute and the guy on reception was really good rang too check what time i was arriving as was a late booking room was great for price

6/10

Pleasant

21 Nov 2024

Nikki

Fantastic location! Was not as noisy as I had expected. Lovely staff who were very helpful. The property was tired, but the beds were super comfy. We were only there for 1 night so we didn't need anything more

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

11 Nov 2024

John

The property was dirty and very run down. This is very over priced. I would not recommend staying here.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Nov 2024

AJ

Upon arriving you tell the room hadn’t been vacuumed, there was a ball of used chewing gum on the power point between the beds and toilet had paper floating in it. The air conditioner remote didn’t operate the aircon so we had to sleep with the balcony door open as the room was incredibly hot and humid which also let in the noise from traffic etc…. Would I go back hell no!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Penny

Excellent location. Train 5 min away. Walk to town 15 min. Room was spotless and beds very comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful. Will probably look to stay there again soon.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2024

Kirst

Staff are great, and it was clean. Rooms are getting tired, could do with a makeover but price is reflective.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Oct 2024

Marina

This is easily the worst place I have stayed. The property was dirty with splashed coffee and sauce on the walls around the kitchen and hair ties from a previous guest on the ledge in the bathroom. The building itself is in need of major repairs with broken outdoor steps which was a hazard to my children and all the latches on the windows were broken meaning they didn't close so we couldn't drown out the sound of the motorway. The floors were also filthy and left our feet black after walking barefoot. The pictures online of this place are clearly years old as the place is in need of a coat of paint and gardening. The beds were also very uncomfortable, the saving grace was the sheets were clean. Unfortunately we weren't provided with duvets and instead were given some cheap fake wool blankets that are past their prime. I was cold and didn't sleep much. There was also a real lack of furniture. No bed side tables, lamps, art , couch nothing ... Just a large room with a bed. Ultimately it was a real let down and I definitely think whomever the owner is needs to look at investing in some upkeep and improvements.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

30 Oct 2024

Kelly

Everything xthat was needed was there for an overnight stay. Would have been nice to have a little milk provided for coffee.
Although the bathroom was fine, the shower pan will need attending to at some point as the shower pan is depressed in one corner, like the floor has rotted / gone underneath. There is no bounciness so is stable and safe but a little disconcerting.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Peter

For the money we couldn't complain. New floors and paint. Some slightly shabby joinery but who cares. All in all very good value and nice enough. Quiet, helpful welcoming staff.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

26 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Leaking shower, no soap

Get what you paid for, no soap or shampoo/conditioner in rooms, had to go purchase own soap, shower leaking from pipes in the ceilings. Unable to report this to office when returning keys became reception was unattended

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2024

Shazil

Good location plenty dining options

2/10

Poor

08 Oct 2024

Logan

Lovely staff, shocking property no hot water on day 2 of the stay, stairs cracking and loose very unsafe, smoke detector just sitting on the bench, checked out 2 days early

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2024

Scott

Liked the beds, cleanliness, location.
Didn't like: TV signal poor, noise, bathroom let the place down due to paint coming off, no handle on one of the windows, looked like someone had DIYed the bathroom in places

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Staff was very accommodating.. Nice and roomy the room.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Sep 2024

Michael

Good price and convenient for my situation.
Was not happy to be greeted with an out of the blue $100 unsecured bond. When I booked the Motel on line there was no mention of this. I felt obliged to pay it on check in but was given no paperwork in receipt of the money. I hope I get it back on departure, as I didn't budget for it.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Jun 2024

Jacqui

Property is not like the photos. Unclean and not enough bedding. Very cold. Aircon don’t work in bedroom but did in the lounge area. Stove un-useable due to rust and dirt. But location was good and near everything we needed

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2024

Suzanne

Reasonably priced, spacious warm room. At times noisy. Friendly staff.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

03 Jun 2024

Jordan

1st night Very poor facilities and service

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2024

Tony

Great location, but very average , price is good though with parking 👍

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2024

Anne

Adequate, affordable. Bit short on towels. Staff Excellent. Not keen on false nail in bathroom, not ours! Lol

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2024

Aimie

Friendly staff, noisy traffic, minimal bedding,
Was a bed for a night, did the job.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

06 Mar 2024

Salima

I don't know if this is what $154 gets you these days for one night stay but the place is run down with rotten desk legs, uncomfortable beds with the shower pressure that barely works.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

14 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

Had no soap in the room at all to wash hands or have a shower. Basic

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Feb 2024

Craig

It was ok for bed for the night and a shower
It smelt damp

2/10

Poor

30 Jan 2024

Malia

The advertisement on the internet is misleading. We were taken to a very dusty, smelly room and I had to ask for another room. The staff took us to another room which I thought was better. Air con was very slow to work in the room and cannot turn the temperature below 19 degrees. Wifi signal was extra weak and staff was not helpful in providing a better access. Tables have not been wiped as food crumbles and hairs were there. Microwave was dirty. Cobwebs under the bathroom sink and there was no kitchen sink to wash plates/cups. The bathroom shower - water pressure was too strong and can't turn it down to run slowly. Worst of all is the beds had bed bugs and we couldn't sleep on the bed, ended up sitting on the chair all night. The room just smells like bed bugs. It's the most disgusting experience I've ever had in New Zealand. If only they do a very thorough cleaning of everything and get rid of the bed bugs, it would've been better. I am asking for a refund as both myself and my young daughter are struggling with itchiness and rashes from bed bugs. I have videos of the bed with the bugs. The office does not operate at night so there's no way you could complain after 10pm. Sadly, we had to leave in the morning before the front desk opens and could not speak to one of the staff face to face about this. I am never returning to this motel. What a sad experience for us, as we were hoping for a lovely time away with my daughter but ended up it was a sleepless night.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2023

Zoya

Shower was good.

2/10

Poor

30 Nov 2023

Jennifer

The unit was so unsanitary, walls, everything dirty. Felt very unsafe. Door lock needed screwing back on. My car was ruined by large bird poop on the bonnett. Cost me $20 to clean. Should get a refund.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2023

Jafar

Amazing staff behaviour. Amazing service and facilities, close to shopping etc. Highly recommended

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2023

Paul

Room was clean and staff were helpful. Property run down and not as advertised,

Family