Located in Rotorua, Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua is in a walkable area with good shopping. Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kuirau Park and Government Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Racing Rotorua, or consider a night out at Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance.
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hostel has an arcade/games room and a library. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe. All 14 rooms offer free WiFi.
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua offers 14 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.
Awards and affiliations
Green/Sustainable Property This property participates in Qualmark, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO), COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC) and CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free off-site parking
Things to do
Arcade/games room
Family friendly
Arcade/games room
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Library
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
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
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
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
National rating
Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Backpacker property is rated 3 star plus, and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
Property is also known as
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua Hostel
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
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
As of 25 Jun 2022, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua on 26 Jun 2022 start from NZ$80.00, 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.
There is free parking nearby.
Check-in is from 2 PM - 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Situated in Rotorua, this eco-friendly hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Eat Street and within 3 mi (5 km) of Polynesian Spa and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. Kuirau Park and Rotorua Night Market are also within 10 minutes.
Yes, Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Overall score and ratings
4.0
Very good
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Has cinema and rock climbing on site! Luggage storage available for short time on site. Great communal bathroom and kitchen facilities. And single rooms fantastic with opening window.
The location is great walking distance to the I-Site and to the mall, there's Starbucks nearby too and Dunkin Donut just around the corner. The hostel room is big enough for two people and the bathroom as well is ok. Clean renovated room with new carpet or near new. We stayed for 4days and no cleaners to clean the room but it's alright we're not messy people. There was only one time there's a noise like moving furniture around late at night so not sure if that was a new arrival or somebody are living in this hostel. So far it's good for the money. There's also some activities for your kids to do like the rock climbing inside the hostel down below and a cinema too!
It was our first time ever staying in backpackers facility, however we weren't expecting 5 star, but it was okay. The only thing that we didn't like were the noise coming from the other rooms. Perhaps sound proof walls could accomodate this.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
3/5 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
7 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Pillows were horrible, very thin and should have been at least 2 to double up on, four to a private bed room. We stayed long weekend so group of NZ sports team were staying & families, a lot of noise, would recommend they install soft closing doors to all rooms and also for security with private rooms, a latch as a simple single button door handle made you feel a little uneasy. Good location, parking available nearby but wouldn’t stay more than 1 night, after hours locked box was adequate. Kitchen had no windows so expect cooking smells to stay around or spread through the backpackers especially if groups cooking. Would of provided feedback to desk but no staff to be seen at checkout.