Group Bookings
Specifically designed for groups and holding up to 144 guests our hostel is fresh, modern and comfortable with a cultural outlook. We offer a conference room, kitchens, dinning spaces, climbing wall and movie theatre. We are located in the center of town and walking distance to many activities. You can book per room or book exclusively for your group, you choose. The group wing is ideal for female only or young children's groups. We cater for everyone - International University groups, sports clubs, schools or tourism groups at Rock Solid, we have you covered for your next event or trip located in Rotorua.
Get in touch - [email protected] or call Belinda 0274637939
Main Complex; Groups can choose to book mixed or gender 4, 6, 8 or 10 bed dorms, standard private and ensuite rooms in our main hostel. We provide all bed linen including duvets and offer private group lounges with kitchenette (these are on a request only basis and must be pre-booked). We offer free unlimited WiFi, car/bus parking, group catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus bike and luggage storage.

Premium Group Accommodation; Groups can choose to book mixed or gender 4,6,12 bed dorms, standard private and ensuite rooms. Let us know the number of people, what type of rooms you are looking for, how many days you plan to stay and if you would like the space exclusively. We love our new accommodation it boasts its own kitchen, lounge, security cameras, separate entrance making it a very safe private stay. We also offer car/bus parking and much more. Prices vary depending on group size, time of the year and demand.

Terms and Conditions;
We require 10% of the total cost at time of booking and the outstanding balance 21 days before arrival. GROUP CANCELLATION TERMS: Any group that cancels within 21 days of arrival no refund. If the group cancels before 21 days of arrival your deposit and payment will be refunded. Please note the booking is not confirmed until we receive the deposit.
Note: we are not a PARTY hostel and cannot cater to groups of this nature!

What our previous guests have said
Thank you so much for having us, was the best accommodation we have stayed at and look forward to coming back next year. Everything was amazing. We look
Raukawa Basketball 2021
Stayed for one night at the called "premium area" on Level 2 which has been recently renovated. The kitchen was awesome, toilets very clean.
Saulo
Good location, decent rooms and common areas. All the facilities were as described. Great budget hostel, has everything you need and is clean. Very good
Bianca
The Group accommodation at Rock Solid Backpackers is a well-equipped and thoughtfully laid out space. Our team and staff were able to easily co-ordinate team
Otago Water Polo - 2021
Thank you so much for the organisation and the hosting of our team this week. We appreciate the help and service provided to us. We had a great week of
Hayden, Palmerston North Boys High School - June 2025
We had a great time in Rotorua at your place. Everything is close by and handy to go to. All the staff in the backpackers are all so welcome and kind and
Miho, Auckland
Dear Dale and Staff members! A Huge Thank You for all your assistance during our stay at Rock Solid Backpackers! I can honestly say the accommodation for boys
Tania, Australia
Thanks very much for our stay. The group accommodation was incredibly well set up. Great kitchen facilities, with everything you could possibly need to cook
Manawatu Water Polo - 2021
Loved everything about this place, The service, the staff, the rooms,the location, enjoyed our stay & they made our stay very comfortable, Everything was
John
Thanks for having us. It was such a perfect location and the facilities were ideal for a school group. Thanks again. We will definitely be using you guys
Waiheke High School – September 2020