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Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

3.5 star property
3.5-star adults-only hostel near Skyline Rotorua

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access
Reception
Living area
Reception
Breakfast area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1140 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua, 3010
  • Kuirau Park
    1 min walk
  • Eat Street
    5 min walk
  • Rotorua Night Market
    6 min walk
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Private Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm (Main St)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Level 2)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Twin Ensuite Room

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Private Ensuite Room

Private Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Rotorua Citizens Club

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (538)
The price is CA $64
per night
CA $74 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Rotorua Citizens Club

About the area

Rotorua

In Rotorua .Within a 10-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Kuirau Park and Eat Street. Rotorua Night Market and Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 5 min walk
  • Rotorua Night Market - 6 min walk
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 10 min walk
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 11 min walk
  • Polynesian Spa - 14 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Whistle Historic Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬2 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

3.5-star adults-only hostel near Skyline Rotorua
As a guest of Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua, you'll find a library, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified 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
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua offers 14 accommodations. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Dining room

More

  • Laptop-friendly 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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 percent

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each 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 Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 202 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 202 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 Excellent

Cressella

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cressella

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tania

Liked: Staff & service
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

8/10 Good

Sharon, Wellingborough

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

CHANG

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atendimento excelente, o menino esqueci o nome nos atendeu muito bem, o hotel tem excelente localização, o banheiro e o quarto limpos, os móveis são velhos e a cozinha as panelas estavam muito enferrujadas…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good facilities. Not sure if i was off-season but it seems a very quiet hostel. Huge lounge/communal space on third floor. Women’s bathrooms have hairdryer and straighteners in them which is a nice touch. Free parking a short walk away. The top bunk bed did not have a bar or edge so may be an issue if you toss and turn in your sleep. Overall a great stay-I ended up staying here twice during my travels. The Lotus cage next door also does good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Connell

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gurbir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

8/10 Good

Yuri

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittney P

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Yusei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need some more outlets or extension cords in room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Comfortable .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For anyone just looking for an affordable place to stay while in Rotorua and doesn't care about all the hotel-type "luxuries", this place is fantastic. Basically a nice, quiet small private room with bed and small table, and shared common facilities e.g. bathrooms, showers, kitchen, and rec room. As someone who was traveling solo and just looking for something cheap and close to downtown, and didn't plan on spending a whole lot of time at the hotel, this was absolutely it. The guy who checked me in at the front was incredibly nice and helpful about things to do in Rotorua and I enjoyed the general "honor system" type of culture toward respecting others in the shared spaces. Great vibes, lovely people, and nice and cheap. Towels are supplied but bring your own soap, toiletries, etc.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

werapat

Very nice

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023