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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 NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
4 July - 5 July

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
3 bathrooms
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Private Twin Ensuite Room

Private Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
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
Eco-friendly toiletries
3 bathrooms
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
1140 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 3.9 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

Eco-certified hostel near Polynesian Spa
An arcade/games room, a library and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua. Active travellers can enjoy rock climbing at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A front desk safe, a billiards/pool table and luggage storage
  • Bike parking, a vending machine and tour/ticket information
  • A nature reserve and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua feature comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Separate dining areas, eco-friendly cleaning products and heating

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
  • Rock climbing

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • 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.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility

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

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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

Is Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 3 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua on 4 Jul 2025 start from NZ$104.50, 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.

How much is parking at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua located?

Located in Inner City, this eco-certified hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kuirau Park and Polynesian Spa. Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market are also within 10 minutes.

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Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 213 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

10/10

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

10/10

Lovely staff and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Super friendly staff, tidy and clean kitchen/bathroom, modern rooms, had everything I needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10

No parking, no lifts, mostly suitable for backpacker groups. The property is well inside a building complex , have to walk some distance by carrying luggage. Window view is adjacent buildings. Pricey for the facilities. However the property was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean. Staff are great people.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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

I appreciate response of staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Convenient at the heart of the city.

10/10

The service is so good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

It is at a centralised area where easy to access supermarkets and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

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

8/10

Blanket could be better quality
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Very nice

8/10

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

A group was having late party on our floor even there was a quiet hour rule. There was a number to call but we did not know. Room doesn’t have dryer so I used the one in the shared bathroom. Be aware that there is no AC but a fan in the room. Shower is also small. Everything else was great. There is entertainment inside and local discounts
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

The hostel location is good . I stayed in female dorm next to shower room , so much noise when people come and go .Also there is weird smell in the room; The pillow is too thin made my neck pain after two night stays .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10

The hostel is in a great location, close to the bus stop, the spa and plenty of bars and restaurants. Staff were really welcoming. The bed was comfortable but the room lacked any sockets near the bed and the curtain did not fit the window very well. I thought the kitchen could do with a deep clean and if the hostel is full you might be waiting to cook your dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10

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