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Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Property class: 3.5

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An arcade/games room, a library and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua. Adventurous travellers may like the rock climbing at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$94
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, chairs, and a large window offering a city view.

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

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm (Main St)

A bunk bed with two people, one standing and one sitting, in a room with a bed and a small table.

Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm (Main St)

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

View all photos for Private Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a grill, and a view of the outside.

Private Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

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

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

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

View all photos for Private Ensuite Room

A compact hotel room with a bed, a small table, a shower area, and a kitchenette.

Private Ensuite Room

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

View all photos for Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of buildings outside.

Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

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

View all photos for Private Twin Ensuite Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a small table, a fan, a shower, and a sink.

Private Twin Ensuite Room

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

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A bed with a person reading a book, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Basic Single Room

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a grill, and a view of the outside.

Standard Double Room

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

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory

A modern hotel room with a large wardrobe, a sofa bed, a small round table, and a view of the outside through a large window.

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Inner City, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, while Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
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Map
1140 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • A wooden boardwalk over a body of water with steam rising from the surface.
    Kuirau Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A brightly lit pedestrian walkway with colorful lighting and various signs.
    Eat Street
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A group of men performing a traditional dance with long sticks in a tropical setting with dense foliage and wooden structures.
    Tamaki Maori Village
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rotorua Night Market
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Scope
    10 min walk
  • CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen
    6 min walk
  • El Mexican Zapata
    5 min walk
  • The Early Bird Coffee
    6 min walk

About this property

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

  • Hostel located in Inner City
  • 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:
    • Tour/ticket information, bike parking and a vending machine
    • A front desk safe, a nature reserve and smoke-free property
    • Luggage storage and a billiards/pool table
  • 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:
    • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
    • Separate dining areas, eco-friendly cleaning products and heating

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 5:00 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 front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

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

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, debit 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property class

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

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 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua on 24 Aug 2026 start from AU$94, 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: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua located?

Located in Inner City, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Kuirau Park, Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Lakes Performing Arts Centre and Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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