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Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

3.5 star property
Adults-only hostel in Rotorua

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access
Reception
Breakfast area
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

Explore the area

Map
1140 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua, 3010
  • Eat Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
3 bathrooms
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Private Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm (Main St)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Private Twin Ensuite Room

Private Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
3 bathrooms
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Private Ensuite Room

Private Ensuite Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Rotorua

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua places you steps from Kuirau Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Eat Street. Highlights at this eco-friendly hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Added amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Near this 3.5-property class Inner City hostel, you'll find Skyline Rotorua.
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What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Whistle Historic Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Social Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lady Jane's Ice Cream Parlour - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Adults-only hostel in Rotorua
As a guest of Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua, you'll find a library, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe.

This 3.5-star Rotorua hostel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1970
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua offers 14 accommodations. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Rock Solid Backpackers Hostel
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Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua?

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua?

As of 19 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua on 27 Apr 2025 start from AU$97.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua family-friendly?

No, Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua?

No, Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua?

There isn't one on site, but Government Gardens Golf is a short 13-minute walk away.

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 209 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vedant Ulhas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a private room in this hostel. The property was clean, the bed was comfortable. Please note this doesn’t have air conditioning but does have heater as well as a fan. Parking was easy. Satisfied with the stay otherwise given the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Takashi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Staff are great people.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MANAVJOT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first staying in a hostel and I had a great time. The room was super tidy. The staff is great and super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blanket could be better quality
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cressella

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cressella

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tania

Liked: Staff & service
The staff member who greeted me was amazing he was so helpful and enthusiatic I would return purely becasue of the servie he provided. I know it was Rotorua but in the area near the kitchen it smelted like people had not showered for weeks were in the rooms and the carpet and kitchen floors were dirty and I did not want to walk around in barefeet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon, Wellingborough

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located so great for getting around. Friendly and helpful staff, helpful about providing bus information etc. Luggage storage in a locked room. Lots of kitchens and lounges. I had a private room with ensuite which was fine, a bit basic but everything I needed. Only thing I didn't like was that the bed linen was very pilly which was a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHANG

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atendimento excelente, o menino esqueci o nome nos atendeu muito bem, o hotel tem excelente localização, o banheiro e o quarto limpos, os móveis são velhos e a cozinha as panelas estavam muito enferrujadas…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good facilities. Not sure if i was off-season but it seems a very quiet hostel. Huge lounge/communal space on third floor. Women’s bathrooms have hairdryer and straighteners in them which is a nice touch. Free parking a short walk away. The top bunk bed did not have a bar or edge so may be an issue if you toss and turn in your sleep. Overall a great stay-I ended up staying here twice during my travels. The Lotus cage next door also does good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Plenty of facilities for number of guests that were staying while I was there, nothing felt crowded. Everything was clean. Big lockers to store your bags in which is good. Free parking a short walk away too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rotorua is a pretty small town so you can walk to pretty much everywhere in the “downtown” area. Can walk to start your tours and shuttles within 5 minutes.

8/10 Good

Connell

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gurbir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is so good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Yuri

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private room was big with good facilities. Nice comfortable bed. Hostel itself is huge and has good common areas including a very big kitchen. Staff were friendly. In good location walking distance to bars, cafes etc.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023