We are open on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Christmas Day: 8am - 4pm
Boxing Day: 8am - 6pm
Arrivals after closing time will automatically be set up with a late check-in. Please call our after hours team on +64 226990293 for assistance.
WELCOME TO ROTORUA'S MOST UNIQUE BACKPACKERS HOSTEL!
Located in what was once New Zealand's largest shopping mall and home to its largest indoor climbing wall, Rock Solid Backpackers is a 4-star hostel with a great social atmosphere for travellers! We specialise in budget adventure travel, group accommodation and great night stays!
We currently have a weekly rate available - Stay in a 4 bed dorm for only $280 per week and we will throw in a towel, book on our website to get this deal.
Making new friends!
Meet other friendly travellers as your explore Rotorua!
Join in our weekly activities including karaoke, movie nights and the quiz - Rotorua's biggest backpacker event - where great prizes can be won!
Get your dorm climbing at the Wall or cruise down to the Basement Cinema to catch the latest releases!
"Incredible" Group Accommodation
Got a group coming to Rotorua? Our purpose-built group accommodation, finished in 2019, is a fantastic central location to base yourselves as you explore!
Equipped with kitchen, bathrooms, lounge and air-con, relax in style whatever your budget.
We work with amazing local providers to elevate your stay with catering and activity options.
Working Holiday Friendly
We offer special weekly rates to backpackers staying in Rotorua for a while, giving you the chance to save more for your adventures!
We are also part of the Backpacker Group and offer a 20% discount to members staying with us!
Keen to join our team? Ask at Reception for any vacancies to join our front desk and housekeeping teams!
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
HERE'S WHAT MAKES YOUR STAY WITH US SO SPECIAL
We are the group specialists of Rotorua. Sports teams, school groups, tourist groups, university groups you name it they have probably stayed with us.
Sign up to The Backpacker Group and save 20% on your accommodation. Head to www.thebackpackergroup.co.nz to find out more.
Enjoy our weekly activities including movie nights and climbing, or win incredible prizes at karaoke and the Quiz!
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
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