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Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

3.5 star property
Adults-only hostel in Rotorua

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Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Explore the area

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1140 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua, 3010
  • Place, Eat Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout curtains
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm (Main St)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Blackout curtains
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Private Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Blackout curtains
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout curtains
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout curtains
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Ensuite Room

Private Ensuite Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Blackout curtains
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Private Twin Ensuite Room

Private Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Blackout curtains
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Blackout curtains
3 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Rotorua

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua puts you in the heart of Rotorua, steps from Kuirau Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Eat Street. Highlights at this 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. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Inner City hostel include Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua.
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What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Poco Tapas And Wine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Capizzi Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pig & Whistle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬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. 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 with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

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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 within 100 metres

Things to do

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 1970
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent

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 9:00 AM - 6:00 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. 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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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 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua on 3 Nov 2025 start from NZ$110.00, 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.