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Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

3.5 star property

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reception
Games room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
4 June - 5 June

Explore the area

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1140 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua, 3010
  • Place, Eat Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rotorua Night Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪10 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
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm (Main St)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Private Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Ensuite Room

Private Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Twin Ensuite Room

Private Twin Ensuite Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Shared Dormitory

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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. .Near this 3.5-property class Inner City hostel, you'll find Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Fainting Goat - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Poco. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Atticus Finch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pig & Whistle - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rock Solid Backpackers 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.

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  • Parking included
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includes taxes & fees
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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: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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. 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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Rock Solid Backpackers Hostel
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
Rock Solid Backpackers
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua Rotorua
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 3 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua on 4 Jun 2026 start from NZ$121, 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 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 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. 91 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 233 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean place friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good amenities, fantastic hostel - and really lovely people!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff. Good location at 5mn walk from Intercity bus station and 8mn walk from Pak'N Save supermarket.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was only here for a night. Price was reasonable. The area seemed nice and I’ve seen places to eat and drink. The place was clean, and kept up. The staff was nice. If I ever make it back to Rotorua I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Easy check in and friendly staff. Nice location in town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, tidy and clean kitchen/bathroom, modern rooms, had everything I needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rooms are as you would expect from a backpackers: very average. But wow, the amenities are great. Rockwall, movie room. If you are backpacking through Rotorua, definitly stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff, front desk, were lovely and welcoming. The facility is very basic. I don't mind basic but I like clean basic and this was not it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed in a mixed 6 bed dorm and it was fine, no issues. I have stayed in a lot worse hostels / backpackers. Staff were super friendly and cleaning all day and kitchen and bathroom facilities were well maintained. Only issue I could mention is room was very hot, no AC, I did struggle to fall asleep because of this, there was a fan but in a room of 6 it didn't really do much
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Hamish

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dark dingy and smelly, hot and no fresh air
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Hans

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient at the heart of the city.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siew Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is at a centralised area where easy to access supermarkets and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaji

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

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Amenities
The staff is amazing and treats everyone like VIP! Clean and easy to move around the building. They are very organised. Close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much fun to have the climbing gym right there! I had a great stay and even booked an extra night because I was enjoying Rotorua so much. Very clean rooms and super friendly service, next time I'm back I know where I'm staying!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hostel, would come again.

The hostel was great, the beds were comfy, it is centrally located and the staff were super helpful. The bathrooms could be in better condition (they were clean), and the showers really need a place to hold towels/ clothes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IEUFAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This establishment attracts a wide range of guests which makes for a very pleasant experience. Staff are very customer service oriented and the vibe is consumer friendly. I will return to stay here on future journeys to Rotorua NZ.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay here! I love that there are sloped ramps instead of stairs up. There were 3 bunks in my room and 2 single twin beds! I enjoyed a night of not having anyone above or close to me! Staff was super friendly. Lots of supplies in the kitchen for cooking. Walking distance to the Polynesian Spa. Overall loved my stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025